Earn $300 or more
Open a business checking account and earn a cash bonus that grows with your balance—up to $1,500{{d1387*}} with required activities.
Offer good through June 30, 2026.
Earn $300 or more
Open a checking account and earn a cash bonus that grows with your balance—up to $1,500{{d1387*}} with required activities.
Offer good through June 30, 2026.
Get your bonus in 3 easy steps:
Open a new M&T Business Checking account
Open online today or visit a local M&T Bank branch to open a Business Checking account by June 30, 2026. Use promo code BO. (Promo code automatically applies when you open your account online.)
Maintain the average ledger balance requirement
Maintain an average ledger balance of at least $5,000 in the third full month after you open your account.{{d1387*}}
Get your cash bonus
Enjoy your cash bonus! Your account will be credited by the end of the fourth month.
Compare Our Business Checking Accounts
Most Popular
Business Plus Checking
- $15 monthly account maintenance fee, waived with qualifying activity.{{d2081*}}, {{d2093*}}
- 250 transactions every month at no charge—great for moderate volume{{d2077*}}.
- Unlimited debit card transactions.
- No charge for the first $5,000 monthly, currency deposited or supplied per month.{{d489*}}
Online account opening available for sole proprietors only (one owner, no partners).
Business Essential Checking
- $5 monthly account maintenance fee, waived if you meet activity requirements. {{d2081*}},{{d2080*}}
- 25 transactions every month at no charge—ideal for light activity{{d2077*}}.
- Unlimited debit card transactions.
- Deposit up to $2,500 monthly, in currency deposited or supplied monthly without extra charges.{{d489*}}
Online account opening available for sole proprietors only (one owner, no partners).
Want to visit a branch? Email yourself a bonus coupon
Business Premium Checking
- $25 monthly account maintenance fee, waived with qualifying activity.{{d2081*}}, {{d2078*}}
- 500 transactions every month at no charge.{{d2077*}}
- Unlimited debit card transactions.
- Deposit up to $20,000 monthly, in currency deposited or supplied monthly at no extra cost{{d489*}}.
Online account opening available for sole proprietors only (one owner, no partners).
Compare Our Business Checking Accounts
Most Popular
Business Plus Checking
- $15 monthly account maintenance fee, waived with qualifying activity.{{d2081*}}, {{d2093*}}
- 250 transactions every month at no charge—great for moderate volume{{d2077*}}.
- Unlimited debit card transactions.
- No charge for the first $5,000 monthly, currency deposited or supplied per month.{{d489*}}
Online account opening available for sole proprietors only (one owner, no partners).
Business Essential Checking
- $5 monthly account maintenance fee, waived if you meet activity requirements. {{d2081*}},{{d2080*}}
- 25 transactions every month at no charge—ideal for light activity{{d2077*}}.
- Unlimited debit card transactions.
- Deposit up to $2,500 monthly, in currency deposited or supplied monthly without extra charges.{{d489*}}
Online account opening available for sole proprietors only (one owner, no partners).
Business Premium Checking
- $25 monthly account maintenance fee, waived with qualifying activity.{{d2081*}}, {{d2078*}}
- 500 transactions every month at no charge.{{d2077*}}
- Unlimited debit card transactions.
- Deposit up to $20,000 monthly, in currency deposited or supplied monthly at no extra cost{{d489*}}.
Online account opening available for sole proprietors only (one owner, no partners).
Want to visit a branch? Email yourself a bonus coupon
What you need to apply online
To apply for an account online, you must own and control 100% of your business. All applicants must provide:
- Your SSN, personal address, email address & mobile phone number
- Your business's Taxpayer Identification Number (EIN, SSN, ITIN)
- Name, email address and mobile phone number or owner who has 100% ownership of the company
Open a business checking account in 10 minutes or less.
Apply online for a Business Checking account
Provide details and documents about your business
Submit your first deposit and fund your account
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Move Money, Make Moves
Send payments, transfer funds, and pay bills in minutes{{d16*}}.
Bank Anywhere, Work Everywhere
Mobile tools that keep your business running—whether you're in the office or on the go{{d229*}}.
Local Roots, Big Reach
Get the personal touch of a community bank with the power of a wide network.
Your Brand, Your Card
Make every transaction a reflection of your business with a debit card that features your logo and design{{d2091*}}.
