Exhibit 99.13

MBNA MASTER CREDIT CARD TRUST II SERIES 1996-A

KEY PERFORMANCE FACTORS
December 31, 1996



Expected B Maturity 3/17/03


Blended Coupon 5.8434%



Excess Protection Level
3 Month Average 5.36%
December, 1996 5.49%
November, 1996 5.41%
October, 1996 5.20%


Cash Yield 17.30%


Investor Charge Offs 3.97%


Base Rate 7.84%


Over 35 Day Delinquency 4.52%


Seller's Interest 17.12%


Total Payment Rate 11.85%


Total Principal Balance $23,372,253,332.68


Investor Participation Amount $700,000,000.00


Seller Participation Amount $4,000,325,814.19