Exhibit 99.9

MBNA MASTER CREDIT CARD TRUST II SERIES 1996-D

KEY PERFORMANCE FACTORS
February 28, 2001



Expected B Maturity 05/15/01


Blended Coupon 5.7518%



Excess Protection Level
3 Month Average 4.92%
February, 2001 7.49%
January, 2001 6.95%
December, 2000 0.30%


Cash Yield 19.48%


Investor Charge Offs 4.62%


Base Rate 7.37%


Over 30 Day Delinquency 5.13%


Seller's Interest 8.26%


Total Payment Rate 13.44%


Total Principal Balance $57,174,868,500.05


Investor Participation Amount $1,000,000,000.00


Seller Participation Amount $4,724,177,938.56