Exhibit 99.26

MBNA MASTER CREDIT CARD TRUST II

SERIES 1997-E

KEY PERFORMANCE FACTORS
August 31, 1997



Expected B Maturity 4/15/02


Blended Coupon 5.8645%



Excess Protection Level
3 Month Average 4.05%
August, 1997 4.62%
July, 1997 4.55%
June, 1997 2.98%


Cash Yield 17.49%


Investor Charge Offs 4.84%


Base Rate 8.03%


Over 35 Day Delinquency 4.66%


Seller's Interest 14.91%


Total Payment Rate 12.37%


Total Principal Balance $30,603,901,306.35


Investor Participation Amount $750,000,000.00


Seller Participation Amount $4,563,766,787.86