Exhibit 99.18

MBNA MASTER CREDIT CARD TRUST II SERIES 1996-K

KEY PERFORMANCE FACTORS
December 31, 1999



        Expected B Maturity                                        11/17/03


        Blended Coupon                                              6.6442%



        Excess Protection Level
          3 Month Average   5.54%
          December, 1999   4.62%
          November, 1999   5.83%
          October, 1999   6.19%


        Cash Yield                                  19.14%


        Investor Charge Offs                         5.04%


        Base Rate                                    9.48%


        Over 30 Day Delinquency                      4.63%


        Seller's Interest                           11.35%


        Total Payment Rate                          14.35%


        Total Principal Balance                     $49,947,826,881.37


        Investor Participation Amount               $1,000,000,000.00


        Seller Participation Amount                 $5,671,007,362.88