Exhibit 99.3

MBNA MASTER CREDIT CARD TRUST II SERIES 1994-C

KEY PERFORMANCE FACTORS
December 31, 1998



        Expected B Maturity                         11/15/01


        Blended Coupon                               5.8553%



        Excess Protection Level
          3 Month Average   5.69%
          December, 1998   5.69%
          November, 1998   5.59%
          October, 1998   5.78%


        Cash Yield                                  18.72%


        Investor Charge Offs                         4.98%


        Base Rate                                    8.05%


        Over 35 Day Delinquency                      4.96%


        Seller's Interest                           10.83%


        Total Payment Rate                          13.62%


        Total Principal Balance                     $ 41,270,703,888.09


        Investor Participation Amount               $ 1,000,000,000.00


        Seller Participation Amount                 $ 4,468,784,369.60