Exhibit 99.23 MBNA MASTER CREDIT CARD TRUST II SERIES 1997-B KEY PERFORMANCE FACTORS July 31, 1999 Expected B Maturity 3/15/12 Blended Coupon 5.4135% Excess Protection Level 3 Month Average 6.24% July, 1999 5.96% June, 1999 5.15% May, 1999 7.61% Cash Yield 18.70% Investor Charge Offs 4.97% Base Rate 7.77% Over 30 Day Delinquency 4.84% Seller's Interest 9.75% Total Payment Rate 14.54% Total Principal Balance $45,698,903,036.29 Investor Participation Amount $1,000,000,000.00 Seller Participation Amount $4,456,383,517.80