Exhibit 99.6

MBNA MASTER CREDIT CARD TRUST II SERIES 1996-A

KEY PERFORMANCE FACTORS
June 30, 2001



Expected B Maturity 3/17/03


Blended Coupon 4.2179%



Excess Protection Level
3 Month Average 7.40%
June, 2001 6.95%
May, 2001 7.70%
April, 2001 7.55%


Cash Yield 18.98%


Investor Charge Offs 5.67%


Base Rate 6.36%


Over 30 Day Delinquency 4.78%


Seller's Interest 8.00%


Total Payment Rate 14.15%


Total Principal Balance $57,876,901,808.74


Investor Participation Amount $700,000,000.00


Seller Participation Amount $4,631,211,247.25