Exhibit 99.6

MBNA MASTER CREDIT CARD TRUST II SERIES 1996-A

KEY PERFORMANCE FACTORS
March 31, 2001



Expected B Maturity 3/17/03


Blended Coupon 5.4017%



Excess Protection Level
3 Month Average 7.47%
March, 2001 8.07%
February, 2001 7.44%
January, 2001 6.90%


Cash Yield 20.67%


Investor Charge Offs 4.83%


Base Rate 7.76%


Over 30 Day Delinquency 4.90%


Seller's Interest 7.37%


Total Payment Rate 14.60%


Total Principal Balance $56,622,749,044.91


Investor Participation Amount $700,000,000.00


Seller Participation Amount $4,172,058,483.42