Exhibit 99.27

MBNA MASTER CREDIT CARD TRUST II

SERIES 1998-A

KEY PERFORMANCE FACTORS
August 31, 2000



Expected B Maturity 3/17/03


Blended Coupon 6.7730%


Excess Protection Level
3 Month Average   5.54%
August, 2000   5.60%
July, 2000   6.06%
June, 2000   4.97%


Cash Yield19.12%


Investor Charge Offs 4.51%


Base Rate 9.00%


Over 30 Day Delinquency 4.84%


Seller's Interest10.94%


Total Payment Rate14.32%


Total Principal Balance$55,220,806,818.68


 Investor Participation Amount$750,000,000.00


Seller Participation Amount$6,039,606,300.19