Published on September 13, 1996


04:40:01 PM EXHIBIT 99. 4


MBNA MASTER CREDIT CARD TRUST II SERIES 1994-D

KEY PERFORMANCE FACTORS
AUGUST, 1996



Expected B Maturity 11/17/97


Blended Coupon 5.62356%


Excess Protection Level
3 Month Average 5.20%
August, 1996 5.70%
July, 1996 4.53%
June, 1996 5.38%


Cash Yield 17.70%


Investor Charge Offs 4.00%


Base Rate 8.00%


Over 35 Day Delinquency 4.35%


Seller's Interest 11.65%


Total Payment Rate 11.58%


Total Principal Balance $17,417,329,014.31


Investor Participation Amount $1,000,000,000.00


Seller Participation Amount $2,029,454,014.31