Exhibit 99.17

MBNA MASTER CREDIT CARD TRUST II SERIES 1996-G

KEY PERFORMANCE FACTORS
August 31, 1999



Expected B Maturity 8/15/06


Blended Coupon 5.5022%



Excess Protection Level
3 Month Average 5.68%
August, 1999 5.90%
July, 1999 5.98%
June, 1999 5.15%


Cash Yield 18.20%


Investor Charge Offs 4.78%


Base Rate 7.53%


Over 30 Day Delinquency 4.81%


Seller's Interest 7.19%


Total Payment Rate 14.37%


Total Principal Balance $46,158,397,644.87


Investor Participation Amount $500,000,000.00


Seller Participation Amount $3,316,578,126.38