Exhibit 99.1

MBNA MASTER CREDIT CARD TRUST II SERIES 1994-A

KEY PERFORMANCE FACTORS
September 30, 1998



Expected B Maturity 9/15/99


Blended Coupon 5.8905%



Excess Protection Level
3 Month Average 5.23%
September, 1998 4.28%
August, 1998 6.29%
July, 1998 5.12%


Cash Yield 17.36%


Investor Charge Offs 5.18%


Base Rate 7.89%


Over 35 Day Delinquency 5.04%


Seller's Interest 13.10%


Total Payment Rate 13.10%


Total Principal Balance $ 39,849,511,082.92


Investor Participation Amount $ 760,000,000.00


Seller Participation Amount $ 5,219,716,564.43