Published on June 13, 1997




Exhibit 99.13

MBNA MASTER CREDIT CARD TRUST II SERIES 1996-A

KEY PERFORMANCE FACTORS
May 31, 1997



Expected B Maturity 3/17/03


Blended Coupon 5.9248%



Excess Protection Level
3 Month Average 4.68%
May, 1997 4.43%
April, 1997 3.75%
March, 1997 5.85%


Cash Yield 17.28%


Investor Charge Offs 4.53%


Base Rate 8.32%


Over 35 Day Delinquency 4.38%


Seller's Interest 15.43%


Total Payment Rate 12.75%


Total Principal Balance $27,132,480,390.99


Investor Participation Amount $700,000,000.00


Seller Participation Amount $4,186,442,872.50