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AN EXCLUSIVE OFFER - JUST FOR YOU!

As a valued M&T mortgage customer, you can get a $350 cash bonus when you open an eligible M&T Personal Checking account and complete qualifying activities.{{d2013*}}

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Earning a $350 cash bonus is easy.

Open your checking account

Apply online or visit your local M&T Bank to open an eligible account by July 3, 2025 using the promo code TG.

Set up Direct Deposits

Simply make qualifying direct deposits totaling at least $500 within 90 days of account opening to qualify.

Earn a $350 cash bonus

Your cash bonus will be awarded within 90 days of the account receiving the qualifying direct deposits.{{d2013*}}

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MYCHOICE PREMIUM{{d1043*}}

$350 cash bonus{{d2013*}}

Offering the most premium features, benefits and perks.

CHECKING ACCOUNT FEATURES

  • Special Deposit Interest Rates
  • Free standard check orders{{d1039*}}
  • Discounted Personal Loan rates{{d1030*}}

MONTHLY MAINTENANCE CHARGE
$24.95/month

WAIVE THE MONTHLY MAINTENANCE CHARGE
$0/month{{d1038*}} with an average daily balance of $7,500 or more per monthly service charge cycle OR

combined daily average balances of $25,000 or more in eligible accounts{{d1044*}}

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MYCHOICE PLUS

$350 cash bonus{{d2013*}}

Enjoy ATM surcharge rebates{{d1029*}}, {{d1042*}} and the option to earn interest.{{d1040*}}

CHECKING ACCOUNT FEATURES

  • Interest-bearing option{{d1040*}}
  • Discounted Personal Loan rates{{d1030*}}
  • No fee at non-M&T ATMs{{d1029*}}

MONTHLY MAINTENANCE CHARGE
$14.95/month{{d1042*}} 

WAIVE THE MONTHLY MAINTENANCE CHARGE
$0/month{{d1038*}} with an average daily balance of $2,500 or more per monthly service charge cycle OR

direct deposits totaling $1,500 or more per monthly service charge cycle  

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EZCHOICE

$350 cash bonus{{d2013*}}

Our most popular option with the essentials you need.

CHECKING ACCOUNT FEATURES

  • No monthly maintenance charge{{d1038*}}
  • No minimum balance requirement
  • No minimum transaction requirement

MONTHLY MAINTENANCE CHARGE
$0/month{{d1038*}}

WAIVE THE MONTHLY MAINTENANCE CHARGE
No monthly maintenance charge to waive



 

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MYWAY BANKING FROM M&T BANK®

No cash bonus

Our checkless account without the worry of overdraft fees.{{d1041*}}

MyWay Banking is not eligible for a cash bonus offer.

CHECKING ACCOUNT FEATURES

  • No overdraft fees{{d1041*}}
  • Checkless account with M&T Debit Card
  • No monthly maintenance charge with just one transaction{{d1038*}}

MONTHLY MAINTENANCE CHARGE
$4.95/month

WAIVE THE MONTHLY MAINTENANCE CHARGE
$0/month{{d1038*}} with one or more transactions each monthly service charge cycle, such as a deposit, withdrawal or any debit payment.

 

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Explore Checking Account Options

$350 CASH BONUS{{d2013*}}

MyChoice Premium

Offering the most premium features, benefits and perks.

MONTHLY MAINTENANCE CHARGE

$0/month{{d1038*}}

regularly $24.95/mo. if requirements are not met i


$0/month{{d1038*}} with an average daily balance of $7,500 or more per monthly service charge cycle

OR

combined daily average balances of $25,000 or more in eligible accounts{{d1044*}}

CHECKING ACCOUNT FEATURES

Special Deposit Interest Rates

Free standard check orders{{d1039*}}

Discounted Personal Loan rates{{d1030*}}

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$350 CASH BONUS{{d2013*}}

MyChoice Plus

Enjoy ATM surcharge rebates{{d1029*}} {{d1042*}} and the option to earn interest.{{d1040*}}

MONTHLY MAINTENANCE CHARGE

$0/month{{d1038*}}

regularly $14.95/mo.{{d1042*}} if requirements are not met i


$0/month{{d1038*}} with an average daily balance of $2,500 or more per monthly service charge cycle

OR

direct deposits totaling $1,500 or more per monthly service charge cycle  

CHECKING ACCOUNT FEATURES

Interest-bearing option{{d1040*}}

Discounted Personal Loan rates{{d1030*}}

No fee at non-M&T ATMs{{d1029*}}

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Schedule an Appointment

$350 CASH BONUS{{d2013*}}

EZChoice

Our most popular option with the essentials you need.

MONTHLY MAINTENANCE CHARGE

$0/month{{d1038*}}

CHECKING ACCOUNT FEATURES

No monthly maintenance charge{{d1038*}}

No minimum balance requirement

No minimum transaction requirement

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NO CASH BONUS

MyWay Banking from M&T®

Our checkless account without the worry of overdraft fees.{{d1041*}}

MyWay Banking is not eligible for a cash bonus.

MONTHLY MAINTENANCE CHARGE

$0/month{{d1038*}}

regularly $4.95/mo. if requirements are not met i


$0/month{{d1038*}} with one or more transactions each monthly service charge cycle, such as a deposit, withdrawal or any debit payment.

CHECKING ACCOUNT FEATURES

No overdraft fees{{d1041*}}

Checkless account with M&T Debit Card

No monthly maintenance charge with just one transaction{{d1038*}}

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Schedule an Appointment

Shared Account Features

While each account has its own perks, every option features the flexibility you deserve.

Manage money with ease.

Use online bill pay{{d1031*}}, Zelle®{{d1033*}} and mobile check deposit{{d1032*}} to manage your money on the go.

Get cash when you need it.

Visit one of 900+ branches and 2,000 ATMs to access your money.

Customize your debit card.

Add personality to your purchases with custom card designs at no additional fee.{{d1045*}}

Use contactless checkout.

Tap to pay is here. Add your card to your digital wallet and pay on the go.

Every checking account has something different to offer.

View the benefits and features side by side to easily choose the checking account that works best for you.

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