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EXHIBIT 20.2
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EXHIBIT 20.2
FIRST UNION MASTER CREDIT CARD TRUST
Series 1996-1
Key Performance Factors
December 31, 2000
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Expected B Maturity 03/15/2001
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Excess Protection Level
3 Month Average 8.17%
December, 2000 5.86%
November, 2000 8.21%
October, 2000 10.43%
Cash Yield 15.70%
Investor Charge Offs 1.82%
Base Rate 8.02%
Over 30 Day Delinquency 3.49%
Monthly Payment Rate 10.18%
Total Principal Balance $1,985,388,137
Investor Participation Amount $342,131,821
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