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Earn a $500 cash bonus{{d2033*}}

Get our most premium checking features & benefits along with up to a $500 cash bonus{{d2033*}} when you open a MyChoice Plus{{d1040*}} or MyChoice Premium Checking{{d1043*}} account and complete qualifying activities.

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Plus, get a great rate on a new CD!

Earn more on your savings with a guaranteed rate. Lock-in a fixed interest rate with flexible terms to grow your savings. Learn More >

Earning a $500 cash bonus is easy{{d2033*}}

Open your checking account

Open a new M&T MyChoice Plus or Premium Checking account by 10/25/24 using the promo code UC.

Complete your qualifying activities

Get $500 when you set up qualifying direct deposits to your new MyChoice Plus or Premium Checking account, totaling at least $1,000 within 90 days of account opening.{{d2033*}}

Receive a $500 cash bonus

Your cash bonus will be credited with 90 days of qualifying requirements being met.{{d2033*}}

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MyChoice Premium Checking

Offering the most premium features, benefits and perks.


CHECKING ACCOUNT FEATURES

Special Deposit Interest Rates

Discounted Personal Loan rates{{d1030*}}

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

Free standard check orders{{d1039*}}

No fee for Overdraft Protection Transfer{{d2034*}}

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MyChoice Plus Checking

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*}}

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Monthly maintenance charge

MyChoice Premium Checking

$24.95 PER MONTH

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$0 per month{{d1038*}} if you maintain an average daily balance of $7,500 or more per monthly service charge cycle OR keep total combined average daily balances of $25,000 or more in eligible accounts{{d1044*}}


MyChoice Plus Checking*

$14.95 PER MONTH

OR

$0 per month{{d1038*}} if you maintain an average daily balance of $2,500 or more per monthly service charge cycle OR have direct deposits totaling $1,500 or more per monthly service charge cycle.

*Fees and account features will vary by region.

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Designed to make managing - and spending - your money more convenient.

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.{{d1034*}}

Use contactless checkout

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

Access your account anytime, anywhere

Designed to make managing - and spending - your money more convenient. Plus enjoy our #1 ranked app in Customer Satisfaction with Mobile Banking Apps among Regional Banks.

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Online & Mobile Banking

Use online bill pay{{d1031*}} and Zelle®{{d1033*}} to make payments on the go.

Digital Wallet

Contactless checkout with digital wallet lets you pay on the go with apps like Apple Pay®, Google Pay™, Samsung Pay and Garmin™

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Mobile Check Deposit

Deposit your checks with the ease of taking a picture{{d1032*}}
 

M&T Alerts

Be the first to know in the event of unexpected activity or a low account balance.

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Security is peace of mind.

We help keep your money safe and provide coverage in case something happens.

Stay up to date with M&T Alerts

Monitor your account with real-time updates such as low balance alerts and suspicious activity notifications.{{d1036*}}

Rest assured with M&T Assurance®

Get peace of mind when making purchases with your M&T Debit Card. M&T Assurance® gives you advanced fraud prevention, detection and resolution when you use your M&T Debit Card.

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A low minimum requirement

Open a CD with a minimum deposit of just $1,000{{d2028*}}, no matter the term you select.

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Fixed rates

We let you lock in your rate – and that rate is guaranteed for the term of your M&T  CD.

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Flexible terms

Choose from a wide range of terms from 32 days to 120 months.

Lock in a great CD rate when you visit a branch

Find a great rate that works for you.

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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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Banking built with you in mind.

We know that financial security is peace of mind. All M&T Checking products offer real-time alerts{{d1036*}} and coverage in the event of fraudulent activity. Our 165 year-old foundation of reliability aims to inspire confidence in your financial future.