EXHIBIT 23.2

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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT

We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement of
Heritage Commerce Corp on Form S-8 of our report dated January 23, 1998,
appearing in Annual Report on Form 10-K of Heritage Commerce Corp for the year
ended December 31, 1997, which is part of this Registration Statement.


/s/  Deloitte & Touche LLP

San Jose, California

July 13, 1998