Exhibit 99.21

MBNA MASTER CREDIT CARD TRUST II SERIES 1996-K

KEY PERFORMANCE FACTORS
October 31, 1997



        Expected B Maturity
11/17/03


        Blended Coupon
5.8068%



        Excess Protection Level
          3 Month Average   4.93%
          October, 1997   5.40%
          September, 1997   4.79%
          August, 1997   4.62%


        Cash Yield                                  18.37%


        Investor Charge Offs                         4.61%


        Base Rate                                    8.36%


        Over 35 Day Delinquency                      4.76%


        Seller's Interest                           13.78%


        Total Payment Rate                          14.00%


        Total Principal Balance
$31,941,631,051.83


        Investor Participation Amount
$1,000,000,000.00


        Seller Participation Amount
$4,401,496,533.34