UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20529
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) February 9, 2006
MBNA AMERICA BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
(Sponsor and Depositor)
ON BEHALF OF THE
MBNA MASTER CREDIT CARD TRUST II
(Issuing entity of the Collateral Certificate)
AND THE
MBNA CREDIT CARD MASTER NOTE TRUST
(Issuing entity of the MBNAseries Class A, Class B, and Class C notes)
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| United States | 333-131358 | 51-0331454 | ||
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
| Wilmington, DE | 19884-0781 | |
| (Address of principal executive office) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (800) 362-6255.
N/A
(Former name or address, if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
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Information to be Included in the Report
Section 8 – Other Events.
ITEM 8.01. Other Events.
On February 9, 2006, Richards, Layton & Finger, P.A. delivered its legality opinion with respect to the MBNA Credit Card Master Note Trust, MBNAseries Class A(2006-1) Notes.
Section 9 – Financial Statements and Exhibits
ITEM 9.01 (c). Exhibits.
The following are filed as Exhibits to this Report under Exhibit 5.1 and 23.1:
| 5.1 | Legality opinion of Richards, Layton & Finger, P.A. | |
| 23.1 | Consent of Richards, Layton & Finger, P.A. (included in opinion filed as Exhibit 5.1). | |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
Dated: February 9, 2006
| MBNA AMERICA BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Acting solely in its capacity as depositor of MBNA Master Credit Card Trust II and MBNA Credit Card Master Note Trust | ||
| By: | /s/ Scott W. McCarthy | |
| Name: | Scott W. McCarthy | |
| Title: | Executive Vice President | |
Exhibit Index
| Exhibit No. |
Description | |
| 5.1 |
Legality opinion of Richards, Layton & Finger, P.A. | |
| 23.1 |
Consent of Richards, Layton & Finger, P.A. (included in opinion filed as Exhibit 5.1). | |