Exhibit 99.23 MBNA MASTER CREDIT CARD TRUST II SERIES 1997-M KEY PERFORMANCE FACTORS March 31, 2001 Expected B Maturity 10/15/02 Blended Coupon 5.7912% Excess Protection Level 3 Month Average 7.44% March, 2001 7.72% February, 2001 7.45% January, 2001 7.13% Cash Yield 20.71% Investor Charge Offs 4.83% Base Rate 8.15% Over 30 Day Delinquency 4.90% Seller's Interest 7.37% Total Payment Rate 14.60% Total Principal Balance $56,622,749,044.91 Investor Participation Amount $750,000,000.00 Seller Participation Amount $4,172,058,483.42