Exhibit 99.9

MBNA MASTER CREDIT CARD TRUST II SERIES 1996-D

KEY PERFORMANCE FACTORS
December 31, 2000



Expected B Maturity 05/15/01


Blended Coupon 6.8930%



Excess Protection Level
3 Month Average 4.37%
December, 2000 0.30%
November, 2000 6.48%
October, 2000 6.31%


Cash Yield 19.79%


Investor Charge Offs 10.15%


Base Rate 9.35%


Over 30 Day Delinquency 4.72%


Seller's Interest 10.47%


Total Payment Rate 13.35%


Total Principal Balance $57,190,978,436.47


Investor Participation Amount $1,000,000,000.00


Seller Participation Amount $5,990,287,874.98