NationsBank Corporation   
Charlotte, NC  28255      
Tel 704 386-5000          

Pricing Supplement No. 0178 Dated August 12, 1997    Rule 424(b)(2)     
(To Prospectus dated July 12, 1996 and               File number: 333-7229   
Prospectus Supplement dated November 8, 1996)       


Senior Medium-Term Notes, Series F                           
Due Nine Months or More From Date of Issue                   

Principal Amount:                                    $  30,000,000.00
Issue Price:                             100.000%    $  30,000,000.00
Commission or Discount:                    0.089%    $      26,700.00
Proceeds to Company:                      99.911%    $  29,973,300.00


Agent:                            NationsBanc Capital Markets, Inc., as Agent
                                                                            

Original Issue Date:              August 15, 1997      
Stated Maturity Date:             August 16, 1999      

                                    
Cusip #:                          63858R-EP-2
Form:                             Book entry only         

Interest Rate:                    6.250% Fixed                    

Interest Payment Dates:           15th of February and August, commencing 
                                  February 15, 1998                   


Discount Note?                                                    No

May the Notes be redeemed by the Company prior to maturity?       No           

May the notes be repaid prior to maturity at the option of the 
holder?                                                           No