About MBNA:
Who we are
Our history
MBNA was founded in the US in 1982 and rapidly became the world’s largest independent credit card lender. Learn more about our history and view a timeline of key events in our history up to the present day.
Our values
“We changed the face of the credit card industry when we opened for business in Europe in 1993. We are now the continent’s largest credit card lender and continue to make bold decisions that position us as market leaders in so much of our activity.”
“Taking care of our customers and serving them better is the most important work we do as a company and we are committed to delivering clarity, choice and value for all of them.”
“Our aim is to be the most admired consumer lending company in Europe and we can only do that by putting our customers at the centre of everything we do.”
Ian O’Doherty, President of Bank of America Europe Card Services
Our partners
Our business appeals to customers with a strong common interest, using a concept known as Affinity Marketing. Today we are the recognised leader in affinity marketing.
Our cobranded credit cards and related products are endorsed by thousands of diverse organisations worldwide. In Ireland, we have established successful affinity card programmes and our credit cards are endorsed by a range of diverse organisations, including Ryanair and Dublin SPCA.
Our awards
Find out about the many rewards that MBNA has won over the years for its market leading credit card and finance products.
Regulatory agencies
MBNA Europe Bank Limited is authorised and regulated by the UK Financial Services Authority, and is registered as a branch in Ireland under number 903873 at Dublin Road, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim. Incorporated in England and Wales under number 2783251. Registered Office: Stansfield House, Chester Business Park, Chester CH4 9QQ.