FIRST UNION MASTER CREDIT CARD TRUST
8-K, 1998-10-14
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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) September 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 August 1998
                 was delivered to Certificateholders on September 15, 1998.
                 The First Union Master Credit Card Trust, Series 1996-2
                 Certificateholders' Statement for the period of August 1998
                 was delivered to Certificateholders on September 21, 1998.
                 Pursuant to the Pooling and Servicing Agreement, dated
                 September 29, 1995 the payments made on the September 21, 1998
                 distribution date represents the final payment to the First
                 Union Master Credit Card Trust , Series 1996-2 Class A
                 Certificateholders.

                 On September 28, 1998, pursuant to Section 6.09 of Pooling and
                 Servicing Agreement dated as of September 29, 1995 (as 
                 amended, the "Pooling and Servicing Agreement") by and between
                 First Union Direct Bank, National Association (as successor to
                 First Union National Bank of Georgia), as transferor and as
                 servicer, (in such capacities, the "Transferor" and
                 "Servicer," respectively) and the Bank of New York, as trustee
                 (the "Trustee"), a new series of certificates was issued  by
                 the First Union Master Credit Card Trust.  Such new series
                 ("Series 1998-A") was issued pursuant to the Series 1998-A
                 Supplement, dated as of September 28, 1998 among the
                 Transferor and Servicer and the Trustee.

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 September 15,
                          1998 Distribution Date.

         Exhibit 20.2     First Union Master Credit Card Trust, Series 1996-2
                          Certificateholders' Statement for the September 21,
                          1998 Distribution Date.

         Exhibit 20.3     Trust and Public Series Summary for the First Union
                          Master Credit Card Trust as of August 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


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

Exhibit 20.2              First Union Master Credit Card Trust, Series 1996-2
                          Certificateholders' Statement for the September 21,
                          1998 Distribution Date.

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





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                                                  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 September 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.

A.   Information Regarding the Current Monthly Distribution (Stated on the
     basis of $1,000 Original Certificate Principal Amount)

<TABLE>
<S>                                                                                   <C> 
     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. . . . . . . . . . . . .                             4,306,322.46
                                                                                      -----------------------------

     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. . . . . . . . . . . . .                               359,613.14
                                                                                      -----------------------------

     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> 
     10       The amount of the current monthly distribution in
              respect of Collateral Monthly Interest. . . . . . . . . . . .                              592,587.31
                                                                                      -----------------------------

     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. . . . . . . . . .                                       97,684,383.25
                                                                                      -----------------------------

              (b)       The aggregate amount of Principal Collections
                        processed during the related Monthly Period
                        which were allocated in respect of the
                        Class B Certificates. . . . . . . . . . . . . .                                7,992,387.59
                                                                                      -----------------------------

              (c)       The aggregate amount of Principal Collections
                        processed during the related Monthly Period
                        which were allocated in respect of the
                        Collateral Interest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .                            12,728,574.67
                                                                                      -----------------------------

     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). . . . . . . . . . .                     2,027,631,006.58
                                                                                      -----------------------------

              (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. . . . . . . . . . . .                                 54.76%
                                                                                      -----------------------------

              (i)       The Class A Floating Allocation with respect
                        to the related Monthly Period. . . . . . . . . . . .                                 45.17%
                                                                                      -----------------------------

              (j)       The Class B Floating Allocation with respect
                        to the related Monthly Period. . . . . . . . . . . .                                  3.70%
                                                                                      -----------------------------

              (k)       The Collateral Floating Allocation with respect
                        to the related Monthly Period. . . . . . . . . . . .                                  5.89%
                                                                                      -----------------------------

              (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                                                                                          
                                                                                     57,937,780.37                        2.76%
                                                                          ------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>

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     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:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                      Aggregate             Percentage of
                                                                                       Account                  Total
                                                                                       Balance                Receivables
                                                                                       -------              -----------
<S>           <C>       <C>                                                           <C>                   <C>  
              (a)       35 - 64 days:. . . . . . . . . .                              25,033,583.73                        1.19%
                                                                          ------------------------------------------------------
              (b)       65 - 94 days:. . . . . . . . . .                              12,437,298.97                        0.59%
                                                                          ------------------------------------------------------
              (c)       95 - 124 days:. . . . . . . . ..                              10,167,772.37                        0.48%
                                                                          ------------------------------------------------------
              (d)       125 - 154 days:. . . . . . . . .                               9,036,444.73                        0.43%
                                                                          ------------------------------------------------------
              (e)       155 - or more days: . . . . . ..                               6,683,407.73                        0.32%
                                                                          ------------------------------------------------------
                                              Total                                   63,358,507.53                        3.01%
                                                                          ------------------------------------------------------


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

              (a)       The Aggregate Investor Default Amount for
                        the related Monthly Period. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .                         4,148,829.90
                                                                                              --------------------------

              (b)       The Class A Investor Default Amount for
                        the related Monthly Period. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .                         3,422,783.73
                                                                                              --------------------------

              (c)       The Class B Investor Default Amount for
                        the related Monthly Period. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .                           280,046.96
                                                                                              --------------------------

              (d)       The Collateral Default Amount for
                        the related Monthly Period. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .                           445,999.22
                                                                                              --------------------------

     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> 
              (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>       
              (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  . . . .                          17,686,793.62
                                                                                              --------------------------

              (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. . . . .                           1,447,106.54
                                                                                              --------------------------

              (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. . . . . .                          2,304,643.44
                                                                                              --------------------------

     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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<TABLE>
<S>                                                                                          <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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .                         17,686,793.62
                                                                                              --------------------------

              (b)       The amount of Class B Available Funds on
                        deposit in the Finance charge Account on
                        the related Transfer Date. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .                            1,447,106.54
                                                                                              --------------------------

              (c)       The amount of Collateral Available Funds on
                        deposit in the Finance Charge Account on
                        the related Transfer Date. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .                          2,304,643.44
                                                                                              --------------------------

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

              (a)       The Portfolio Yield for the related Monthly
                        Period. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .                                 19.36%
                                                                                              --------------------------

              (b)       The Portfolio Adjusted Yield for the related
                        Monthly Period. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .                                 10.39%
                                                                                              --------------------------

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

     1        LIBOR for the Interest Period ending on this
              Distribution Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .                               5.64063%
                                                                                              --------------------------

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

     3        Interest Factor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .                                0.56586%
                                                                                              --------------------------

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 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 September 21, 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.

A.      Information Regarding the Current Monthly Distribution (Stated on the
        basis of $1,000 Original Certificate Principal Amount)

<TABLE>
<S>                                                                                          <C>
        1        The amount of the current monthly distribution in
                 respect of Class A Monthly Principal. . . . . . . . . . . . . .                                 300,000,000.00
                                                                                             ----------------------------------

        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. . . . . . . . . . . ..                                   5,146,758.07
                                                                                             ----------------------------------

        4        The amount of the current monthly distribution in
                 respect of Class A Monthly Interest. . . . . . . . . . . . . ..                                   1,535,584.00
                                                                                             ----------------------------------

        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. . . . . . . . . . . . . ..                                     128,477.91
                                                                                             ----------------------------------

        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>
        10       The amount of the current monthly distribution in
                 respect of Collateral Monthly Interest. . . . . . . . . . . . . .                                    58,282.02
                                                                                             ----------------------------------

        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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..                               21,057,886.21
                                                                                             ----------------------------------

                 (b)       The aggregate amount of Principal Collections
                           processed during the related Monthly Period
                           which were allocated in respect of the
                           Class B Certificates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..                                2,606,261.82
                                                                                             ----------------------------------

                 (c)       The aggregate amount of Principal Collections
                           processed during the related Monthly Period
                           which were allocated in respect of the
                           Collateral Interest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .                                2,990,088.42
                                                                                             ----------------------------------

        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). . . . . . . . . . . .                            2,027,631,006.58
                                                                                             ----------------------------------

                 (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. . . . . . . . ..                              352,706,912.31
                                                                                             ----------------------------------

                 (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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..                              137,251,868.07
                                                                                             ----------------------------------

                 (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. . . . . . . . . . . .                              300,000,000.00
                                                                                             ----------------------------------
</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. . . . . . . . . . .                            96,650,000.00
                                                                                             ----------------------------------

                 (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. . . . . . . . . . . . ..                            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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .                            16,055,868.07
                                                                                             ----------------------------------

                 (h)       The Floating Investor Percentage with respect
                           to the related Monthly Period. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..                                   12.33%
                                                                                             ----------------------------------

                 (i)       The Class A Floating Allocation with respect
                           to the related Monthly Period. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..                                   79.00%
                                                                                             ----------------------------------

                 (j)       The Class B Floating Allocation with respect
                           to the related Monthly Period. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..                                    9.78%
                                                                                             ----------------------------------

                 (k)       The Collateral Floating Allocation with respect
                           to the related Monthly Period. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .                                  11.22%
                                                                                             ----------------------------------

                 (l)       The Fixed Investor Percentage with respect to
                           the related Monthly Period. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .                                   12.33%
                                                                                             ----------------------------------

                 (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                   
                                                                                     57,937,780.37                         2.76%
                                                                             ------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>

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        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:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                      Aggregate                       Percentage of
                                                                                       Account                            Total
                                                                                       Balance                         Receivables
                                                                                       -------                         -----------

<S>              <C>       <C>                                                       <C>                                   <C>
                 (a)       35 - 64 days:. . . . . . . . . .                          25,033,583.73                         1.19%
                                                                             ------------------------------------------------------
                 (b)       65 - 94 days:. . . . . . . . . .                          12,437,298.97                         0.59%
                                                                             ------------------------------------------------------
                 (c)       95 - 124 days:. . . . . . . . ..                          10,167,772.37                         0.48%
                                                                             ------------------------------------------------------
                 (d)       125 - 154 days:. . . . . . . . .                           9,036,444.73                         0.43%
                                                                             ------------------------------------------------------
                 (e)       155 - or more days:. . . . . . .                           6,683,407.73                         0.32%
                                                                             ------------------------------------------------------
                                                 Total                               63,358,507.53                         3.01%
                                                                             ------------------------------------------------------

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

                 (a)       The Aggregate Investor Default Amount for
                           the related Monthly Period. . . . . . . . . . . . .                                933,943.42
                                                                                     -----------------------------------

                 (b)       The Class A Investor Default Amount for
                           the related Monthly Period. . . . . . . . . . . . .                                737,851.72
                                                                                     -----------------------------------

                 (c)       The Class B Investor Default Amount for
                           the related Monthly Period. . . . . . . . . . . . .                                 91,321.36
                                                                                     -----------------------------------

                 (d)       The Collateral Default Amount for
                           the related Monthly Period. . . . . . . . . . . . .                                104,770.34
                                                                                     -----------------------------------

        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>
                 (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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .                                206,588.54
                                                                                     -----------------------------------

                 (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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .                                 29,334.28
                                                                                     -----------------------------------
</TABLE>

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<TABLE>
<S>                                                                                  <C>
                 (d)       the amount of Servicer Interchange payable
                           by the Trust to the Servicer for the related
                           Monthly Period. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .                                156,894.95
                                                                                     -----------------------------------

        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. . . . . . . . .                             10,909,110.00
                                                                                     -----------------------------------

                 (d)       The Class B Investor Interest as of the close of
                           business on this Distribution Date. . . . . . . . .                             24,546,000.00
                                                                                     -----------------------------------

        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 . .                             3,819,164.73
                                                                                     -----------------------------------

                 (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. .                                471,891.34
                                                                                     -----------------------------------

                 (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. .                                 541,387.22
                                                                                     -----------------------------------

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

                 (a)       The principal amount on deposit in the
                           Principal Funding Account on the related
                           Transfer Date. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .                             300,000,000.00
                                                                                     -----------------------------------

                 (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. . . . . . . . . . . . . .                               894,157.85
                                                                                     -----------------------------------
</TABLE>

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<TABLE>
<S>                                                                                  <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. . . . . . .                                146,712.17
                                                                                     -----------------------------------

        11       Reserve Draw Amount                                                                          146,712.17
                 -------------------                                                 -----------------------------------

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


                 (a)       The amount of Class A Available Funds on
                           deposit in the Finance Charge Account on
                           the related Transfer Date. . . . . . . . . . . . . .                             3,819,164.73
                                                                                     -----------------------------------

                 (b)       The amount of Class B Available Funds on
                           deposit in the Finance charge Account on
                           the related Transfer Date. . . . . . . . . . . . . .                               471,891.34
                                                                                     -----------------------------------

                 (c)       The amount of Collateral Available Funds on
                           deposit in the Finance Charge Account on
                           the related Transfer Date. . . . . . . . . . . . . .                               541,387.22
                                                                                     -----------------------------------

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

                 (a)       The Portfolio Yield for the related Monthly
                           Period. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .                                    19.39%
                                                                                     -----------------------------------

                 (b)       The Portfolio Adjusted Yield for the related
                           Monthly Period. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .                                    10.70%
                                                                                     -----------------------------------

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

        1        LIBOR for the Interest Period ending on this
                 Distribution Date. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .                                 5.64844%
                                                                                     -----------------------------------

        2        Number of days in this interest period. . . . . . . . . . . .                                        32
                                                                                     -----------------------------------

        3        Interest Factor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .                                 0.82333%
                                                                                     -----------------------------------

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

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

        2        Class B. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .                                337365AD2
                                                                                     -----------------------------------
</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.

<PAGE>   1
                          TRUST & PUBLIC SERIES SUMMARY
                      FIRST UNION MASTER CREDIT CARD TRUST
                            SERIES 1996-1 AND 1996-2
                                   AUGUST 1998



<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
==============================================================================================================================
TOTAL TRUST PERFORMANCE                    MARCH 1998                 APRIL 1998               MAY 1998           JUNE 1998
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                <C>                <C>    <C>               <C>    <C>               <C>    <C>        
TOTAL ENDING BALANCE:              2,084,155,460             2,101,025,116            2,101,288,165            2,104,387,307
ENDING PRINCIPAL BALANCE:          2,004,851,422             2,022,641,103            2,023,741,118            2,028,389,222
ENDING NON-PRINCIPAL BALANCE:         79,304,038                78,384,012               77,547,047               75,998,085

INVESTOR PERCENTAGE:                      73.90%                    73.76%                   73.11%                   73.07%

YIELD:                                41,595,765       24.94%   38,256,572      22.90%   38,531,054      22.86%   40,346,796

CHARGE-OFFS:                          (9,462,225)      -5.67%   (8,630,229)     -5.17%   (8,715,586)     -5.17%   (8,470,787)

NET YIELD: (YIELD - C/O)                               19.27%                   17.73%                   17.69%

- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SERIES 1996-1                             MARCH 1998                 APRIL 1998               MAY 1998             JUNE 1998
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 Month-End Investor Balance        1,115,151,821             1,115,151,821            1,115,151,821            1,115,151,821
 Investor Percentage                      55.73%                    55.62%                   55.13%                   55.10%
 THREE-MONTH-AVG EXCESS SERVICING                       9.01%                    9.75%                   10.29%

Yield:                                23,180,029       24.94%   21,279,326      22.90%   21,243,499      22.86%   22,232,489

 Charge-Offs                          (5,273,004)      -5.67%   (4,800,364)     -5.17%   (4,805,203)     -5.17%   (4,667,699)
 Certificate Interest                 (5,483,407)      -5.90%   (5,454,367)     -5.87%   (5,636,179)     -6.07%   (5,454,367)
 Servicing Fee                        (1,858,586)      -2.00%   (1,858,586)     -2.00%   (1,858,586)     -2.00%   (1,858,586)

EXCESS SERVICING:                     10,565,031       11.37%    9,166,009       9.86%    8,943,531       9.62%   10,251,837
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SERIES 1996-2                     MARCH 1998                 APRIL 1998               MAY 1998                 JUNE 1998
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 Month-End Investor Balance          363,636,975               363,636,975              363,636,975              363,636,975
 Investor Percentage                      18.17%                    18.14%                   17.98%                   17.97%
 THREE-MONTH-AVG EXCESS SERVICING                       9.16%                    9.78%                   10.27%

Yield:                                 7,564,991       24.96%    6,944,945      22.92%    6,933,433      22.88%    7,255,779

 Charge-Offs                          (1,719,460)      -5.67%   (1,565,338)     -5.17%   (1,566,916)     -5.17%   (1,522,078)
 Certificate Interest                 (1,799,953)      -5.94%   (1,734,031)     -5.72%   (1,907,435)     -6.29%   (1,618,297)
 Servicing Fee                          (606,062)      -2.00%     (606,062)     -2.00%     (606,062)     -2.00%     (606,062)

EXCESS SERVICING:                      3,439,516       11.35%    3,039,514      10.03%    2,853,021       9.41%    3,509,342
==============================================================================================================================
</TABLE>



<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
=======================================================================================================
TOTAL TRUST PERFORMANCE           JUNE 1998              JULY 1998                     AUGUST 1998
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                <C>           <C>                <C>       <C>              <C>  
TOTAL ENDING BALANCE:                            2,112,197,281                2,101,972,752
ENDING PRINCIPAL BALANCE:                        2,036,541,506                2,027,631,007
ENDING NON-PRINCIPAL BALANCE:                       75,655,775                   74,341,746

INVESTOR PERCENTAGE:                                    72.90%                       67.08%

YIELD:                              23.92%          39,166,321        23.17%     40,424,892     23.82%

CHARGE-OFFS:                        -5.02%          (8,077,465)       -4.78%     (7,576,784)    -4.46%

NET YIELD: (YIELD - C/O)            18.90%                            18.39%                    19.36%

- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SERIES 1996-1                     JUNE 1998           JULY 1998                         AUGUST 1998
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 Month-End Investor Balance                      1,115,151,821                1,115,151,821
 Investor Percentage                                    54.98%                       54.76%
 THREE-MONTH-AVG EXCESS SERVICING   10.17%                            10.20%                    10.89%

Yield:                              23.92%          21,532,551        23.17%     22,135,513     23.82%

 Charge-Offs                        -5.02%          (4,440,765)       -4.78%     (4,148,830)    -4.46%
 Certificate Interest               -5.87%          (5,999,804)       -6.46%     (5,258,523)    -5.66%
 Servicing Fee                      -2.00%          (1,858,586)       -2.00%     (1,858,586)    -2.00%

EXCESS SERVICING:                   11.03%           9,233,396         9.94%     10,869,574     11.70%
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SERIES 1996-2                     JUNE 1998           JULY 1998                         AUGUST 1998
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 Month-End Investor Balance                        251,031,912                  137,251,868
 Investor Percentage                                    17.93%                       12.33%
 THREE-MONTH-AVG EXCESS SERVICING   10.34%                            10.56%                    11.20%

Yield:                              23.94%           7,027,577        23.19%      4,989,338     23.85%

 Charge-Offs                        -5.02%          (1,448,078)       -4.78%       (933,943)    -4.46%
 Certificate Interest               -5.34%          (1,734,478)       -5.72%     (1,722,344)    -6.07%
 Servicing Fee                      -2.00%            (606,062)       -2.00%       (418,387)    -2.00%

EXCESS SERVICING:                   11.58%           3,238,960        10.69%      1,914,664     11.32%
=======================================================================================================
</TABLE>

  Total Trust Performance Percentages calculated by dividing the current month
           results into the previous month ending principal balance.





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