Exhibit 99.18

MBNA MASTER CREDIT CARD TRUST II

SERIES 1996-H

KEY PERFORMANCE FACTORS
MARCH, 1998



Expected B Maturity 09/17/01


Blended Coupon 5.7706%



Excess Protection Level
3 Month Average 5.09%
March, 1998 5.91%
February, 1998 4.70%
January, 1998 4.64%


Cash Yield 18.56%


Investor Charge Offs 4.85%


Base Rate 7.80%


Over 35 Day Delinquency 5.06%


Seller's Interest 11.41%


Total Payment Rate 13.80%


Total Principal Balance $ 33,909,306,783.29


Investor Participation Amount $ 1,200,000,000.00


Seller Participation Amount $ 3,867,972,264.80