Exhibit 99.17

MBNA MASTER CREDIT CARD TRUST II SERIES 1996-E

KEY PERFORMANCE FACTORS
July 31, 1997



        Expected B Maturity                                        06/16/03


        Blended Coupon                                              5.8883%



        Excess Protection Level
          3 Month Average   4.62%
          July, 1997   4.53%
          June, 1997   4.87%
          May, 1997   4.46%


        Cash Yield                                  17.53%


        Investor Charge Offs                         4.92%


        Base Rate                                    8.08%


        Over 35 Day Delinquency                      4.47%


        Seller's Interest                           18.18%


        Total Payment Rate                          14.22%


        Total Principal Balance                     $30,179,392,749.44


        Investor Participation Amount               $750,000,000.00


        Seller Participation Amount                 $5,486,155,230.95