Published on August 14, 1997




Exhibit 99.3

MBNA MASTER CREDIT CARD TRUST II SERIES 1994-C

KEY PERFORMANCE FACTORS
July 31, 1997



Expected B Maturity 11/15/01


Blended Coupon 5.9766%



Excess Protection Level
3 Month Average 4.53%
July, 1997 4.43%
June, 1997 4.79%
May, 1997 4.37%


Cash Yield 17.53%


Investor Charge Offs 4.92%


Base Rate 8.18%


Over 35 Day Delinquency 4.47%


Seller's Interest 18.18%


Total Payment Rate 14.22%


Total Principal Balance $ 30,179,392,749.44


Investor Participation Amount $ 1,000,000,000.00


Seller Participation Amount $ 5,486,155,230.95