FIRST UNION <FUNC> BANKS ELECTRONICALLY LINKED
First Union National Bank of
Florida, a unit of First Union Corp, said it has electronically
linked its Florida and North Carolina 24-hour banking machines.
    The bank said the service, which starts April 15, will let
First Union customers make withdrawals and balance inquiries at
any of its locations in Florida and North Carolina.
    "This link-up will give customers immediate access to their
accounts without additional cost whether they are in Florida or
in North Carolina," said B.J. Walker, vice chairman of First
Union Corp and chairman, president and chief executive officer
of First Union National Bank.
 Reuter
