Exhibit 99.16

MBNA MASTER CREDIT CARD TRUST II SERIES 1997-B

KEY PERFORMANCE FACTORS
February 28, 2001



Expected B Maturity 3/15/12


Blended Coupon 5.8023%



Excess Protection Level
3 Month Average 4.86%
February, 2001 7.44%
January, 2001 6.90%
December, 2000 0.24%


Cash Yield 19.48%


Investor Charge Offs 4.62%


Base Rate 7.42%


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