Exhibit 99.30

MBNA MASTER CREDIT CARD TRUST II

SERIES 1997-M

KEY PERFORMANCE FACTORS
October 31, 1998



Expected B Maturity 10/15/02


Blended Coupon 5.5033%


Excess Protection Level
3 Month Average 5.62%
October, 1998 6.11%
September, 1998 4.40%
August, 1998 6.35%


Cash Yield 18.93%


Investor Charge Offs 4.98%


Base Rate 7.84%


Over 35 Day Delinquency 5.16%


Seller's Interest 8.67%


Total Payment Rate 14.28%


Total Principal Balance $39,561,435,127.71


Investor Participation Amount $750,000,000.00


Seller Participation Amount $3,431,640,609.22