Exhibit 99.23

MBNA MASTER CREDIT CARD TRUST II

SERIES 1997-E

KEY PERFORMANCE FACTORS
September 30, 1999



Expected B Maturity 4/15/02


Blended Coupon 5.4395%



Excess Protection Level
3 Month Average 5.99%
September, 1999 6.01%
August, 1999 5.99%
July, 1999 5.97%


Cash Yield 18.05%


Investor Charge Offs 4.60%


Base Rate 7.44%


Over 30 Day Delinquency 4.90%


Seller's Interest 6.99%


Total Payment Rate 14.16%


Total Principal Balance $45,780,732,257.76


Investor Participation Amount $750,000,000.00


Seller Participation Amount $3,198,912,739.27