UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Notice of Effectiveness
Effectiveness Date:	April 22, 2009 5:30 P.M.

Form:	S-3
CIK: 0000797871 Company Name: SOUTH FINANCIAL GROUP INC File Number: 333-157706
CIK: 0001313619 Company Name: TSFG Capital A, LLC File Number: 333-157706-08
CIK: 0001313620 Company Name: TSFG Capital B, LLC File Number: 333-157706-07
CIK: 0001313622 Company Name: TSFG Capital C, LLC File Number: 333-157706-06
CIK: 0001313623 Company Name: TSFG Capital D, LLC File Number: 333-157706-05
CIK: 0001307932 Company Name: TSFG Capital Trust A File Number: 333-157706-04
CIK: 0001307934 Company Name: TSFG Capital Trust C File Number: 333-157706-03
CIK: 0001307937 Company Name: TSFG Capital Trust D File Number: 333-157706-02
CIK: 0001307933 Company Name: TSFG Capital Trust B File Number: 333-157706-01