Published on October 14, 1998



Exhibit 99.32

MBNA MASTER CREDIT CARD TRUST II

SERIES 1998-A

KEY PERFORMANCE FACTORS
September 30, 1998



Expected B Maturity 3/17/2003


Blended Coupon 5.7467%


Excess Protection Level
3 Month Average 5.35%
September, 1998 4.42%
August, 1998 6.36%
July, 1998 5.25%


Cash Yield17.36%


Investor Charge Offs 5.18%


Base Rate 7.75%


Over 35 Day Delinquency 5.04%


Seller's Interest13.10%


Total Payment Rate13.10%


Total Principal Balance$39,849,511,082.92


Investor Participation Amount$750,000,000.00


Seller Participation Amount$5,219,716,564.43