FIRST UNION MASTER CREDIT CARD TRUST
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                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION


                             WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549


                                  ------------


                                    FORM 8-K


                                 CURRENT REPORT
                     PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE
                         SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934


Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) October 15, 1998


                           First Union Direct Bank, N.A.
         (Successor to the First Union National Bank of Georgia as Originator
                              of the First Union Master Credit Card Trust)
         --------------------------------------------------------------------
                (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

                                  on behalf of

                      First Union Master Credit Card Trust

<TABLE>
<S>                                                   <C>                            <C>
                  United States                               33-98546                  56-2017017
- ----------------------------------------------        ------------------------        -------------
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)        (Commission File Number)        (IRS Employer
                                                                                      Identification Number)
</TABLE>


                  600 Broad Street
                  Augusta, Georgia                                30903
         ---------------------------------------                ----------
         (Address of Principal Executive Office)                (Zip Code)


Registrant's telephone number, including area code (706) 823-2580


                                     N/A
        -------------------------------------------------------------
        (Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)


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INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN THE REPORT

Item 1.     Not Applicable.

Item 2.     Not Applicable.

Item 3.     Not Applicable.

Item 4.     Not Applicable.

Item 5.  The First Union Master Credit Card Trust, Series 1996-1
            Certificateholders' Statement for the period of September 1998 was
            delivered to Certificateholders on October 15, 1998. The First Union
            Master Credit Card Trust, Series 1996-2 Certificateholders'
            Statement for the period of September 1998 was delivered to
            Certificateholders on October 20, 1998. Pursuant to the Pooling and
            Servicing Agreement, dated September 29, 1995 the payments made on
            the October 20, 1998 distribution date represents the final payment
            to the First Union Master Credit Card Trust , Series 1996-2 Class B
            Certificateholders.

Item 6.     Not Applicable.

Item 7.     Exhibits.

The following are filed as Exhibits to this Report under Exhibits 20.1, 20.2
and 20.3.

     Exhibit 20.1  First Union Master Credit Card Trust, Series 1996-1
                   Certificateholders' Statement for the October 15, 1998
                   Distribution Date.
                   
     Exhibit 20.2  First Union Master Credit Card Trust, Series 1996-2
                   Certificateholders' Statement for the October 20, 1998
                   Distribution Date.
                   
     Exhibit 20.3  Trust and Public Series Summary for the First Union
                   Master Credit Card Trust as of September 1998.
                  
Item 8.     Not Applicable.

Item 9.     Not Applicable.




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                                   SIGNATURES

         Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on their behalf
by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

                                          FIRST UNION DIRECT BANK, N.A.,
                                          on behalf of the First Union
                                          Master Credit Card Trust


                                          By:      /s/ James L. Wieczorek, Jr.
                                               --------------------------------
                                             Name:    James L. Wieczorek, Jr.
                                             Title:   Assistant



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                                  EXHIBIT INDEX


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<CAPTION>
Exhibit           Description
- -------           -----------
<S>               <C>
Exhibit 20.1      First Union Master Credit Card Trust, Series 1996-1
                  Certificateholders' Statement for the October 15, 1998
                  Distribution Date.

Exhibit 20.2      First Union Master Credit Card Trust, Series 1996-2
                  Certificateholders' Statement for the October 20, 1998
                  Distribution Date.

Exhibit 20.3      Trust and Public Series Summary for the First Union Master
                  Credit Card Trust as of September 1998.
</TABLE>



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                                                                    EXHIBIT 20.1

                                                                       EXHIBIT C

FORM OF MONTHLY SERIES 1996-1 CERTIFICATEHOLDERS' STATEMENT

                                 Series 1996-1

                         FIRST UNION DIRECT BANK, N.A.

                      ------------------------------------

                      FIRST UNION MASTER CREDIT CARD TRUST

                      ------------------------------------


      The information which is required to be prepared with respect to the
Distribution Date of October 15, 1998 and with respect to the performance of the
Trust during the related Monthly Period.

      Capitalized terms used in this Statement have their respective meanings
set forth in the Pooling and Servicing Agreement.

<TABLE>
<S>   <C>                                                                    <C>
A.    Information Regarding the Current Monthly Distribution (Stated on the
      ---------------------------------------------------------------------
      basis of $1,000 Original Certificate Principal Amount)
      ------------------------------------------------------

      1   The amount of the current monthly distribution in
          respect of Class A Monthly Principal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .              0.00
                                                                             -----------------

      2   The amount of the current monthly distribution in
          respect of Class B Monthly Principal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .              0.00
                                                                             -----------------

      3   The amount of the current monthly distribution in
          respect of Collateral Monthly Principal. . . . . . . . . . . . .               0.00
                                                                             -----------------

      4   The amount of the current monthly distribution in
          respect of Class A Monthly Interest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .       4,415,877.33
                                                                             -----------------

      5   The amount of the current monthly distribution in
          respect of Class A Deficiency Amounts. . . . . . . . . . . . . .               0.00
                                                                             -----------------

      6   The amount of the current monthly distribution in
          respect of Class A Additional Interest. . . . . . . . . . . . . .              0.00
                                                                             -----------------

      7   The amount of the current monthly distribution in
          respect of Class B Monthly Interest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .         368,827.66
                                                                             -----------------

      8   The amount of the current monthly distribution in
          respect of Class B Deficiency Amounts. . . . . . . . . . . . . .               0.00
                                                                             -----------------

      9   The amount of the current monthly distribution in
          respect of Class B Additional Interest. . . . . . . . . . . . .                0.00
                                                                             -----------------
</TABLE>


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<S>   <C>                                                                    <C>
      10  The amount of the current monthly distribution in
          respect of Collateral Monthly Interest. . . . . . . . . . . . . .        607,947.48
                                                                             -----------------

      11  The amount of the current monthly distribution in
          respect of any accrued and unpaid Collateral
          Monthly Interest  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .              0.00
                                                                             -----------------

B.    Information Regarding the Performance of the Trust
      --------------------------------------------------

      1   Collection of Principal Receivables
          -----------------------------------

          (a)  The aggregate amount of Principal Collections
               processed during the related Monthly Period
               which were allocated in respect of the
               Class A Certificates. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     86,761,408.40
                                                                             -----------------

          (b)  The aggregate amount of Principal Collections
               processed during the related Monthly Period
               which were allocated in respect of the
               Class B Certificates. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      7,098,686.41
                                                                             -----------------

          (c)  The aggregate amount of Principal Collections
               processed during the related Monthly Period
               which were allocated in respect of the
               Collateral Interest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     11,305,277.55
                                                                             -----------------

      2   Principal Receivables in the Trust
          ----------------------------------

          (a)  The aggregate amount of Principal
               Receivables in the Trust as of the end of the
               day on the last day of the related Monthly
               Period (ending Principal balance). . . . . . . . . . . . . .  2,032,994,109.19
                                                                             -----------------

          (b)  The amount of Principal Receivables in the
               Trust represented by the Investor Interest of
               Series 1996-1 as of the end of the day on the
               last day of the related Monthly Period. . . . . . . . . . . . 1,115,151,821.00
                                                                             -----------------

          (c)  The amount of Principal Receivables in the
               Trust represented by the Series 1996-1
               Adjusted Investor Interest as of the end of the
               day on the last day of the related Monthly
               Period. . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  1,115,151,821.00
                                                                             -----------------

          (d)  The amount of Principal Receivables in the
               Trust represented by the Class A Investor
               Interest as of the end of the day on the last
               day of the related Monthly Period. . . . . . . . . . . . . .    920,000,000.00
                                                                             -----------------
</TABLE>


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<TABLE>
<S>   <C>                                                                    <C>
          (e)  The amount of Principal Receivables in the
               Trust represented by the Class A Adjusted
               Investor Interest as of the end of day on the
               last day of the related Monthly Period. . . . . . . . . . . .   920,000,000.00
                                                                             -----------------

          (f)  The amount of Principal Receivables in the
               Trust represented by the Class B Investor
               Interest as of the end of the day on the last
               day of the related Monthly Period. . . . . . . . . . . . . .     75,273,000.00
                                                                             -----------------

          (g)  The amount of Principal Receivables in the
               Trust represented by the Collateral Interest as
               of the end of the day on the last day of the
               related Monthly Period. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    119,878,821.00
                                                                             -----------------

          (h)  The Floating Investor Percentage with respect
               to the related Monthly Period. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .            55.00%
                                                                             -----------------

          (i)  The Class A Floating Allocation with respect
               to the related Monthly Period. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .            45.37%
                                                                             -----------------

          (j)  The Class B Floating Allocation with respect
               to the related Monthly Period. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .             3.71%
                                                                             -----------------

          (k)  The Collateral Floating Allocation with respect
               to the related Monthly Period. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .             5.91%
                                                                             -----------------

          (l)  The Fixed Investor Percentage with respect to
               the related Monthly Period. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .         N/A
                                                                             -----------------

          (m)  The Class A Fixed Allocation with respect to
               the related Monthly Period.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .         N/A
                                                                             -----------------

          (n)  The Class B Fixed Allocation with respect to
               the related Monthly Period.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .         N/A
                                                                             -----------------

          (o)  The Collateral Fixed Allocation with respect to
               the related Monthly Period.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .         N/A
                                                                             -----------------

      3   Rebate Accounts
          ---------------

          The aggregate amount of                      Aggregate              Percentage of
          Receivables arising in                        Account                Total Trust
          Rebate Accounts with respect                  Balance                Receivables
          to the related Monthly Account                -------                -----------
          Receivables                                58,219,910.03                      2.76%
                                                  --------------------------------------------
</TABLE>


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<TABLE>
<S>   <C>                                                                    <C>
      4   Delinquent Balances
          -------------------

          The aggregate amount of outstanding balances in the Accounts
          which were delinquent as of the end of the day on the last day of
          the related Monthly Period:

                                                       Aggregate              Percentage of
                                                        Account                   Total
                                                        Balance                Receivables
                                                        -------                -----------

          (a)  35 - 64 days:. . . . . . . .          28,546,973.30                      1.35%
                                                  --------------------------------------------
          (b)  65 - 94 days:. . . . . . . .          14,181,746.99                      0.67%
                                                  --------------------------------------------
          (c)  95 - 124 days:. . . . . . . .         10,057,594.54                      0.48%
                                                  --------------------------------------------
          (d)  125 - 154 days:. . . . . . .           8,343,538.32                      0.40%
                                                  --------------------------------------------
          (e)  155 - or more days: . . .              7,065,768.33                      0.33%
                                                  --------------------------------------------
                            Total                    68,195,621.48                      3.23%
                                                  --------------------------------------------

      5   Investor Default Amount
          -----------------------

          (a)  The Aggregate Investor Default Amount for
               the related Monthly Period.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      4,202,250.10
                                                                             -----------------

          (b)  The Class A Investor Default Amount for
               the related Monthly Period.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      3,466,855.38
                                                                             -----------------

          (c)  The Class B Investor Default Amount for
               the related Monthly Period.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .        283,652.83
                                                                             -----------------

          (d)  The Collateral Default Amount for
               the related Monthly Period.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .        451,741.89
                                                                             -----------------

      6   Investor Charge Offs
          --------------------

          (a)  The aggregate amount of Class A Investor
               Charge Offs for the related Monthly Period. . . . . . . . . .             0.00
                                                                             -----------------

          (b)  The aggregate amount of Class A Investor
               Charge Offs set forth in 5(a) above per $1,000
               of original certificate principal amount. . . . . . . . . . .             0.00
                                                                             -----------------

          (c)  The aggregate amount of Class B Investor
               Charge Offs for the related Monthly Period. . . . . . . . . .             0.00
                                                                             -----------------

          (d)  The aggregate amount of Class B Investor
               Charge Offs set forth in 5(c) above per $1,000
               of original certificate principal amount. . . . . . . . . . .             0.00
                                                                             -----------------

          (e)  The aggregate amount of Collateral
               Charge Offs for the related Monthly Period. . . . . . . . . .             0.00
                                                                             -----------------
</TABLE>


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<TABLE>
<S>   <C>                                                                    <C>
          (f)  The aggregate amount of Collateral Charge
               Offs set forth in 5(e) above per $1,000 of
               original certificate principal amount. . . . . . . . . . . .              0.00
                                                                             -----------------

          (g)  The aggregate amount of Class A Investor
               Charge Offs reimbursed on the Transfer Date
               immediately preceding this Distribution Date. . . . . . . . .             0.00
                                                                             -----------------

          (h)  The aggregate amount of Class A Investor
               Charge Offs set forth in 5(g) above per $1,000
               original certificate principal amount reimbursed
               on the Transfer Date immediately preceding
               this Distribution Date. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .              0.00
                                                                             -----------------

          (i)  The aggregate amount of Class B Investor
               Charge Offs reimbursed on the Transfer
               Date immediately preceding this Distribution
               Date. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .              0.00
                                                                             -----------------

          (j)  The aggregate amount of Class B Investor
               Charge Offs set forth in 5(i) above per $1,000
               original certificate principal amount
               reimbursed on the Transfer Date
               immediately preceding this Distribution Date. . . . . . . .               0.00
                                                                             -----------------

          (k)  The aggregate amount of Collateral Charge
               Offs reimbursed on the Transfer Date
               immediately preceding this Distribution Date. . . . . . . .               0.00
                                                                             -----------------

          (l)  The aggregate amount of Collateral Charge
               Offs set forth in 5(k) above per $1,000
               original certificate principal amount
               reimbursed on the Transfer Date
               immediately preceding this Distribution Date. . . . . . . .               0.00
                                                                             -----------------

      7   Investor Servicing Fee
          ----------------------

          (a)  The amount of the Class A Servicing Fee
               payable by the Trust to the Servicer for the
               related Monthly Period. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .        958,333.33
                                                                             -----------------

          (b)  The amount of the Class B Servicing Fee
               payable by the Trust to the Servicer for the
               related Monthly Period. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .         78,409.38
                                                                             -----------------

          (c)  The amount of the Collateral Servicing Fee
               payable by the Trust to the Servicer for the
               related Monthly Period. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .        124,873.77
                                                                             -----------------
</TABLE>


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<TABLE>
<S>   <C>                                                                    <C>
          (d)  the amount of Servicer Interchange payable
               by the Trust to the Servicer for the related
               Monthly Period. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .        696,969.89
                                                                             -----------------

      8   Reallocations
          -------------

          (a)  The amount of Reallocated Collateral
               Principal Collections with respect to this
               Distribution Date. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .              0.00
                                                                             -----------------

          (b)  The amount of Reallocated Class B
               Principal Collections with respect to this
               Distribution Date. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .              0.00
                                                                             -----------------

          (c)  The Collateral Interest as of the close of
               business on this Distribution Date. . . . . . . . . . . . . .   119,878,821.00
                                                                             -----------------

          (d)  The Class B Investor Interest as of the close of
               business on this Distribution Date. . . . . . . . . . . . . .    75,273,000.00
                                                                             -----------------

      9   Collection of Finance Charge Receivables
          ----------------------------------------

          (a)  The aggregate amount of Collections of
               Finance Charge Receivables processed
               during the related Monthly Period which were
               allocated in respect of the Class A Certificates. . . . . . .    16,111,880.50
                                                                             -----------------

          (b)  The aggregate amount of Collections of
               Finance Charge Receivables processed
               during the related Monthly Period which were
               allocated in respect of the Class B Certificates. . . . . . .     1,318,249.54
                                                                             -----------------

          (c)  The aggregate amount of Collections of
               Finance Charge Receivable processed
               during the related Monthly Period which were
               allocated in respect of the Collateral Interest. . . . . . .      2,099,427.43
                                                                             -----------------

      10  Principal Funding Account
          -------------------------

          (a)  The principal amount on deposit in the
               Principal Funding Account on the related
               Transfer Date. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .              0.00
                                                                             -----------------

          (b)  The Accumulation Shortfall with respect to
               the related Monthly Period   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .              0.00
                                                                             -----------------

          (c)  The Principal Funding Investment Proceeds
               deposited in the Finance Charge Account on
               the related Transfer Date    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .              0.00
                                                                             -----------------
</TABLE>


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<S>   <C>                                                                    <C>
          (d)  The amount of all or the portion of the
               Reserve Draw Amount deposited in the
               Finance Charge Account on the related
               Transfer date from the Reserve Account. . . . . . . . . . . .             0.00
                                                                             -----------------

      11  Reserve Draw Amount                                                            0.00
          -------------------                                                -----------------

      12  Available Funds
          ---------------

          (a)  The amount of Class A Available Funds on
               deposit in the Finance Charge Account on
               the related Transfer Date. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     16,111,880.50
                                                                             -----------------

          (b)  The amount of Class B Available Funds on
               deposit in the Finance charge Account on
               the related Transfer Date. .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     1,318,249.54
                                                                             -----------------

          (c)  The amount of Collateral Available Funds on
               deposit in the Finance Charge Account on
               the related Transfer Date. .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     2,099,427.43
                                                                             -----------------

      13  Portfolio Yield
          ---------------

          (a)  The Portfolio Yield for the related Monthly
               Period. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .           17.24%
                                                                             -----------------

          (b)  The Portfolio Adjusted Yield for the related
               Monthly Period. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .             9.86%
                                                                             -----------------

C.    Floating Rate Determinations
      ----------------------------

      1   LIBOR for the Interest Period ending on this
          Distribution Date  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .         5.58984%
                                                                             -----------------

      2   Number of days in this interest period. . . . . . . . . . . . . .                30
                                                                             -----------------

      3   Interest Factor. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .          0.58030%
                                                                             -----------------

D.    CUSIP Numbers
      -------------
      1   Class A. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .         337365AA8
                                                                             -----------------
      2   Class B. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .         337365AB6
                                                                             -----------------
</TABLE>


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                                            FIRST UNION DIRECT BANK, N.A.
                                            SERVICER




                                            By: /s/ JAMES L. WIECZOREK, JR.
                                            ---------------------------------



                                            James L. Wieczorek, Jr.
                                            Assistant Vice President
                                            First Union Direct Bank, N.A.





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                                                                    EXHIBIT 20.2
                                                                    
                                                                       EXHIBIT C

FORM OF MONTHLY SERIES 1996-2 CERTIFICATEHOLDERS' STATEMENT

                                 Series 1996-2

                         FIRST UNION DIRECT BANK, N.A.

                      ------------------------------------

                      FIRST UNION MASTER CREDIT CARD TRUST

                      ------------------------------------

      The information which is required to be prepared with respect to the
Distribution Date of October 20, 1998 and with respect to the performance of the
Trust during the related Monthly Period.

      Capitalized terms used in this Statement have their respective meanings
set forth in the Pooling and Servicing Agreement.

<TABLE>
<S>   <C>                                                                    <C>
A.    Information Regarding the Current Monthly Distribution (Stated on the
      ---------------------------------------------------------------------
      basis of $1,000 Original Certificate Principal Amount)
      ------------------------------------------------------

      1   The amount of the current monthly distribution in
          respect of Class A Monthly Principal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .              0.00
                                                                             -----------------

      2   The amount of the current monthly distribution in
          respect of Class B Monthly Principal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     24,546,000.00
                                                                             -----------------

      3   The amount of the current monthly distribution in
          respect of Collateral Monthly Principal. . . . . . . . . . . . .      10,909,110.00
                                                                             -----------------

      4   The amount of the current monthly distribution in
          respect of Class A Monthly Interest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .               0.00
                                                                             -----------------

      5   The amount of the current monthly distribution in
          respect of Class A Deficiency Amounts. . . . . . . . . . . . . .               0.00
                                                                             -----------------

      6   The amount of the current monthly distribution in
          respect of Class A Additional Interest. . . . . . . . . . . . . .              0.00
                                                                             -----------------

      7   The amount of the current monthly distribution in
          respect of Class B Monthly Interest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .         115,274.40
                                                                             -----------------

      8   The amount of the current monthly distribution in
          respect of Class B Deficiency Amounts. . . . . . . . . . . . . .               0.00
                                                                             -----------------

      9   The amount of the current monthly distribution in
          respect of Class B Additional Interest. . . . . . . . . . . . . .              0.00
                                                                             -----------------
</TABLE>


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<TABLE>
<S>   <C>                                                                    <C>
      10  The amount of the current monthly distribution in
          respect of Collateral Monthly Interest. . . . . . . . . . . . . .         26,933.49
                                                                             -----------------

      11  The amount of the current monthly distribution in
          respect of any accrued and unpaid Collateral
          Monthly Interest   . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .              0.00
                                                                             -----------------

B.    Information Regarding the Performance of the Trust
      --------------------------------------------------

      1   Collection of Principal Receivables
          -----------------------------------

          (a)   The aggregate amount of Principal Collections
                processed during the related Monthly Period
                which were allocated in respect of the
                Class A Certificates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      9,114,663.18
                                                                             -----------------

          (b)   The aggregate amount of Principal Collections
                processed during the related Monthly Period
                which were allocated in respect of the
                Class B Certificates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      2,314,832.10
                                                                             -----------------

          (c)   The aggregate amount of Principal Collections
                processed during the related Monthly Period
                which were allocated in respect of the
                Collateral Interest. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      1,514,162.75
                                                                             -----------------

      2   Principal Receivables in the Trust
          ----------------------------------

          (a)   The aggregate amount of Principal
                Receivables in the Trust as of the end of the
                day on the last day of the related Monthly
                Period (ending Principal balance). . . . . . . . . . . . .   2,032,994,109.19
                                                                             -----------------

          (b)   The amount of Principal Receivables in the
                Trust represented by the Investor Interest of
                Series 1996-2 as of the end of the day on the
                last day of the related Monthly Period. . . . . . . . . . .    340,601,868.07
                                                                             -----------------

          (c)   The amount of Principal Receivables in the
                Trust represented by the Series 1996-2
                Adjusted Investor Interest as of the end of the
                day on the last day of the related Monthly
                Period. . .  . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .              0.40
                                                                             -----------------

          (d)   The amount of Principal Receivables in the
                Trust represented by the Class A Investor
                Interest as of the end of the day on the last
                day of the related Monthly Period. . . . . . . . . . . . .               0.00
                                                                             -----------------
</TABLE>


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<TABLE>
<S>   <C>                                                                    <C>
          (e)   The amount of Principal Receivables in the
                Trust represented by the Class A Adjusted
                Investor Interest as of the end of day on the
                last day of the related Monthly Period. . . . . . . . . . .              0.00
                                                                             -----------------

          (f)   The amount of Principal Receivables in the
                Trust represented by the Class B Investor
                Interest as of the end of the day on the last
                day of the related Monthly Period. . . . . . . . . . . . .      24,546,000.00
                                                                             -----------------

          (g)   The amount of Principal Receivables in the
                Trust represented by the Collateral Interest as
                of the end of the day on the last day of the
                related Monthly Period. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     10,909,110.00
                                                                             -----------------

          (h)   The Floating Investor Percentage with respect
                to the related Monthly Period. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .              6.77%
                                                                             -----------------

          (i)   The Class A Floating Allocation with respect
                to the related Monthly Period. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .             70.42%
                                                                             -----------------

          (j)   The Class B Floating Allocation with respect
                to the related Monthly Period. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .             17.88%
                                                                             -----------------

          (k)   The Collateral Floating Allocation with respect
                to the related Monthly Period. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .             11.70%
                                                                             -----------------

          (l)   The Fixed Investor Percentage with respect to
                the related Monthly Period. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .            17.93%
                                                                             -----------------

          (m)   The Class A Fixed Allocation with respect to
                the related Monthly Period. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .            82.50%
                                                                             -----------------

          (n)   The Class B Fixed Allocation with respect to
                the related Monthly Period. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .             6.75%
                                                                             -----------------

          (o)   The Collateral Fixed Allocation with respect to
                the related Monthly Period. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .            10.75%
                                                                             -----------------

      3   Rebate Accounts
          ---------------

          The aggregate amount of                          Aggregate          Percentage of
          Receivables arising in                            Account            Total Trust
          Rebate Accounts with respect                      Balance            Receivables
          to the related Monthly Account                    -------            -----------
          Receivables                                    58,219,910.03                  2.76%
                                                       ---------------------------------------
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<TABLE>
<S>   <C>                                                                    <C>
      4   Delinquent Balances
          -------------------

          The aggregate amount of outstanding balances in the Accounts
          which were delinquent as of the end of the day on the last day of
          the related Monthly Period:

                                                         Aggregate            Percentage of
                                                          Account                 Total
                                                          Balance              Receivables
                                                          -------              -----------

          (a)   35 - 64 days:. . . . . . . .            28,546,973.30                   1.35%
                                                       ---------------------------------------
          (b)   65 - 94 days:. . . . . . . .            14,181,746.99                   0.67%
                                                       ---------------------------------------
          (c)   95 - 124 days:. . . . . . .             10,057,594.54                   0.48%
                                                       ---------------------------------------
          (d)   125 - 154 days:. . . . . . .             8,343,538.32                   0.40%
                                                       ---------------------------------------
          (e)   155 - or more days:. . .                 7,065,768.33                   0.33%
                                                       ---------------------------------------
                             Total                      68,195,621.48                   3.23%
                                                       ---------------------------------------

      5   Investor Default Amount
          -----------------------

          (a)   The Aggregate Investor Default Amount for
                the related Monthly Period. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .        517,209.11
                                                                             -----------------

          (b)   The Class A Investor Default Amount for
                the related Monthly Period. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .        364,208.23
                                                                             -----------------

          (c)   The Class B Investor Default Amount for
                the related Monthly Period. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .         92,497.21
                                                                             -----------------

          (d)   The Collateral Default Amount for
                the related Monthly Period. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .         60,503.67
                                                                             -----------------

      6   Investor Charge Offs
          --------------------

          (a)   The aggregate amount of Class A Investor
                Charge Offs for the related Monthly Period. . . . . . . . .              0.00
                                                                             -----------------

          (b)   The aggregate amount of Class A Investor
                Charge Offs set forth in 5(a) above per $1,000
                of original certificate principal amount. . . . . . . . . .              0.00
                                                                             -----------------

          (c)   The aggregate amount of Class B Investor
                Charge Offs for the related Monthly Period. . . . . . . . .              0.00
                                                                             -----------------

          (d)   The aggregate amount of Class B Investor
                Charge Offs set forth in 5(c) above per $1,000
                of original certificate principal amount. . . . . . . . . .              0.00
                                                                             -----------------

          (e)   The aggregate amount of Collateral
                Charge Offs for the related Monthly Period. . . . . . . . .              0.00
                                                                             -----------------
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<S>   <C>                                                                    <C>
          (f)   The aggregate amount of Collateral Charge-
                Offs set forth in 5(e) above per $1,000 of
                original certificate principal amount. . . . . . . . . . .               0.00
                                                                             -----------------

          (g)   The aggregate amount of Class A Investor
                Charge Offs reimbursed on the Transfer Date
                immediately preceding this Distribution Date. . . . . . . .              0.00
                                                                             -----------------

          (h)   The aggregate amount of Class A Investor
                Charge Offs set forth in 5(g) above per $1,000
                original certificate principal amount reimbursed
                on the Transfer Date immediately preceding
                this Distribution Date. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .              0.00
                                                                             -----------------

          (i)   The aggregate amount of Class B Investor
                Charge Offs reimbursed on the Transfer
                Date immediately preceding this Distribution
                Date. . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .              0.00
                                                                             -----------------

          (j)   The aggregate amount of Class B Investor
                Charge Offs set forth in 5(i) above per $1,000
                original certificate principal amount
                reimbursed on the Transfer Date
                immediately preceding this Distribution Date. . . . . . . .              0.00
                                                                             -----------------

          (k)   The aggregate amount of Collateral Charge
                Offs reimbursed on the Transfer Date
                immediately preceding this Distribution Date. . . . . . . .              0.00
                                                                             -----------------

          (l)   The aggregate amount of Class B Investor
                Charge Offs set forth in 5(i) above per $1,000
                original certificate principal amount
                reimbursed on the Transfer Date
                immediately preceding this Distribution Date. . . . . . . .              0.00
                                                                             -----------------

      7   Investor Servicing Fee
          ----------------------

          (a)   The amount of the Class A Servicing Fee
                payable by the Trust to the Servicer for the
                related Monthly Period. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .        100,677.08
                                                                             -----------------

          (b)   The amount of the Class B Servicing Fee
                payable by the Trust to the Servicer for the
                related Monthly Period. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .         25,568.75
                                                                             -----------------

          (c)   The amount of the Collateral Servicing Fee
                payable by the Trust to the Servicer for the
                related Monthly Period. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .         16,724.86
                                                                             -----------------
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<S>   <C>                                                                    <C>
          (d)   the amount of Servicer Interchange payable
                by the Trust to the Servicer for the related
                Monthly Period. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .         85,782.42
                                                                             -----------------

      8   Reallocations
          -------------

          (a)   The amount of Reallocated Collateral
                Principal Collections with respect to this
                Distribution Date. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .              0.00
                                                                             -----------------

          (b)   The amount of Reallocated Class B
                Principal Collections with respect to this
                Distribution Date. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .              0.00
                                                                             -----------------

          (c)   The Collateral Interest as of the close of
                business on this Distribution Date. . . . . . . . . . . . .              0.00
                                                                             -----------------

          (d)   The Class B Investor Interest as of the close of
                business on this Distribution Date. . . . . . . . . . . . .              0.00
                                                                             -----------------

      9   Collection of Finance Charge Receivables
          ----------------------------------------

          (a)   The aggregate amount of Collections of
                Finance Charge Receivables processed
                during the related Monthly Period which were
                allocated in respect of the Class A Certificates. . . . . .      1,696,865.25
                                                                             -----------------

          (b)   The aggregate amount of Collections of
                Finance Charge Receivables processed
                during the related Monthly Period which were
                allocated in respect of the Class B Certificates. . . . . .        429,871.98
                                                                             -----------------

          (c)   The aggregate amount of Collections of
                Finance Charge Receivable processed
                during the related Monthly Period which were
                allocated in respect of the Collateral Interest. . . . . . .       281,185.03
                                                                             -----------------

      10  Principal Funding Account
          -------------------------

          (a)   The principal amount on deposit in the
                Principal Funding Account on the related
                Transfer Date. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .              0.00
                                                                             -----------------

          (b)   The Accumulation Shortfall with respect to
                the related Monthly Period  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .              0.00
                                                                             -----------------

          (c)   The Principal Funding Investment Proceeds
                deposited in the Finance Charge Account on
                the related Transfer Date   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .              0.00
                                                                             -----------------
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<S>   <C>                                                                    <C>
          (d)   The amount of all or the portion of the
                Reserve Draw Amount deposited in the
                Finance Charge Account on the related
                Transfer date from the Reserve Account. . . . . . . . . . .              0.00
                                                                             -----------------

      11  Reserve Draw Amount               . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .              0.00
          -------------------                                                -----------------

      12  Available Funds
          ---------------

          (a)   The amount of Class A Available Funds on
                deposit in the Finance Charge Account on
                the related Transfer Date   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      1,696,865.25
                                                                             -----------------

          (b)   The amount of Class B Available Funds on
                deposit in the Finance charge Account on
                the related Transfer Date   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .        429,871.98
                                                                             -----------------

          (c)   The amount of Collateral Available Funds on
                deposit in the Finance Charge Account on
                the related Transfer Date   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .        281,185.03
                                                                             -----------------

      13  Portfolio Yield
          ---------------

          (a)   The Portfolio Yield for the related Monthly
                Period. . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .             17.28%
                                                                             -----------------

          (b)   The Portfolio Adjusted Yield for the related
                Monthly Period. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .            10.32%
                                                                             -----------------

C.    Floating Rate Determinations
      ----------------------------

      1   LIBOR for the Interest Period ending on this
          Distribution Date   . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .           5.58984%
                                                                             -----------------

      2   Number of days in this interest period. . . . . . . . . . . . . .                29
                                                                             -----------------

      3   Interest Factor. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .          0.12433%
                                                                             -----------------

D.    CUSIP Numbers
      -------------

      1   Class A. . .. . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .         337365AC4
                                                                             -----------------

      2   Class B. . .. . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .         337365AD2
                                                                             -----------------
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                                            FIRST UNION DIRECT BANK, N.A.
                                            SERVICER




                                            By: /s/ JAMES L. WIECZOREK, JR.
                                            ---------------------------------



                                            James L. Wieczorek, Jr.
                                            Assistant Vice President
                                            First Union Direct Bank, N.A.



                                       8

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                         TRUST & PUBLIC SERIES SUMMARY
                      FIRST UNION MASTER CREDIT CARD TRUST
                            SERIES 1996-1 AND 1996-2
                                 SEPTEMBER 1998

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
==================================================================================================================================
TOTAL TRUST PERFORMANCE                         APRIL 1998                   MAY 1998                       JUNE 1998
==================================================================================================================================
<S>                                       <C>                <C>       <C>                   <C>      <C>                 <C>
TOTAL ENDING BALANCE:                      2,101,025,116               2,101,288,165                  2,104,387,307
ENDING PRINCIPAL BALANCE:                  2,022,641,103               2,023,741,118                  2,028,389,222
ENDING NON-PRINCIPAL BALANCE:                 78,384,012                  77,547,047                     75,998,085

INVESTOR PERCENTAGE:                              73.76%                      73.11%                         73.07%

YIELD:                                        38,256,572      22.90%      38,531,054          22.86%     40,346,796        23.92%

CHARGE-OFFS:                                  (8,630,229)     -5.17%      (8,715,586)         -5.17%     (8,470,787)       -5.02%

NET YIELD: (YIELD - C/O)                                      17.73%                          17.69%                       18.90%

==================================================================================================================================
SERIES 1996-1                                   APRIL 1998                   MAY 1998                        JUNE 1998
==================================================================================================================================
 Month-End Investor Balance                1,115,151,821               1,115,151,821                  1,115,151,821
 Investor Percentage                              55.62%                      55.13%                         55.10%
 THREE-MONTH-AVG EXCESS SERVICING                              9.75%                          10.29%                       10.17%

Yield:                                        21,279,326      22.90%      21,243,499          22.86%     22,232,489        23.92%

 Charge-Offs                                  (4,800,364)     -5.17%      (4,805,203)         -5.17%     (4,667,699)       -5.02%
 Certificate Interest                         (5,454,367)     -5.87%      (5,636,179)         -6.07%     (5,454,367)       -5.87%
 Servicing Fee                                (1,858,586)     -2.00%      (1,858,586)         -2.00%     (1,858,586)       -2.00%

EXCESS SERVICING:                              9,166,009       9.86%       8,943,531           9.62%     10,251,837        11.03%
==================================================================================================================================
SERIES 1996-2                                   APRIL 1998                   MAY 1998                        JUNE 1998
==================================================================================================================================

 Month-End Investor Balance                  363,636,975                 363,636,975                    363,636,975
 Investor Percentage                              18.14%                      17.98%                         17.97%
 THREE-MONTH-AVG EXCESS SERVICING                              9.78%                          10.27%                       10.34%

Yield:                                         6,944,945      22.92%       6,933,433          22.88%      7,255,779        23.94%

 Charge-Offs                                  (1,565,338)     -5.17%      (1,566,916)         -5.17%     (1,522,078)       -5.02%
 Certificate Interest                         (1,734,031)     -5.72%      (1,907,435)         -6.29%     (1,618,297)       -5.34%
 Servicing Fee                                  (606,062)     -2.00%        (606,062)         -2.00%       (606,062)       -2.00%

EXCESS SERVICING:                              3,039,514      10.03%       2,853,021           9.41%      3,509,342        11.58%
==================================================================================================================================
</TABLE>




<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
================================================================================================================================
TOTAL TRUST PERFORMANCE                          JULY 1998               AUGUST 1998                  SEPTEMBER 1998
================================================================================================================================
<S>                                       <C>             <C>       <C>                <C>       <C>                  <C>
TOTAL ENDING BALANCE:                     2,112,197,281              2,101,972,752               2,109,300,326
ENDING PRINCIPAL BALANCE:                 2,036,541,506              2,027,631,007               2,032,994,109
ENDING NON-PRINCIPAL BALANCE:                75,655,775                 74,341,746                  76,306,217

INVESTOR PERCENTAGE:                             72.90%                     67.08%                      61.77%

YIELD:                                       39,166,321   23.17%        40,424,892      23.82%      36,776,996        21.77%

CHARGE-OFFS:                                 (8,077,465)  -4.78%        (7,576,784)     -4.46%      (7,640,765)       -4.52%

NET YIELD: (YIELD - C/O)                                  18.39%                        19.36%                        17.24%

================================================================================================================================
SERIES 1996-1                                     JULY 1998              AUGUST 1998                      SEPTEMBER 1998
================================================================================================================================
 Month-End Investor Balance               1,115,151,821              1,115,151,821               1,115,151,821
 Investor Percentage                             54.98%                     54.76%                      55.00%
 THREE-MONTH-AVG EXCESS SERVICING                         10.20%                        10.89%                        10.36%

Yield:                                       21,532,551   23.17%        22,135,513      23.82%      20,226,527        21.77%

 Charge-Offs                                 (4,440,765)  -4.78%        (4,148,830)     -4.46%      (4,202,250)       -4.52%
 Certificate Interest                        (5,999,804)  -6.46%        (5,258,523)     -5.66%      (5,392,652)       -5.80%
 Servicing Fee                               (1,858,586)  -2.00%        (1,858,586)     -2.00%      (1,858,586)       -2.00%

EXCESS SERVICING:                             9,233,396    9.94%        10,869,574      11.70%       8,773,038         9.44%
================================================================================================================================
SERIES 1996-2                                     JULY 1998              AUGUST 1998                      SEPTEMBER 1998
================================================================================================================================

 Month-End Investor Balance                 251,031,912                137,251,868                  35,455,110
 Investor Percentage                             17.93%                     12.33%                       6.77%
 THREE-MONTH-AVG EXCESS SERVICING                         10.56%                        11.20%                        10.82%

Yield:                                        7,027,577   23.19%         4,989,127      23.85%       2,493,705        21.80%

 Charge-Offs                                 (1,448,078)  -4.78%          (933,943)     -4.46%        (517,209)       -4.52%
 Certificate Interest                        (1,734,478)  -5.72%        (1,722,344)     -6.07%        (142,208)       -4.81%
 Servicing Fee                                 (606,062)  -2.00%          (418,387)     -2.00%        (228,753)       -2.00%

EXCESS SERVICING:                             3,238,960   10.69%         1,914,453      11.32%       1,605,535        10.47%
================================================================================================================================
</TABLE>
  Total Trust Performance Percentages calculated by dividing the current month
           results into the previous month ending principal balance.







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