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Earn up to $1,500{{d2140*}} with Business Checking

Manage your business finances with confidence and earn up to $1,500{{d2140*}} when you open a Business Checking account and complete qualifying activities.

Offer good through November 30, 2026.

Promo code automatically applies when you open your account online.
Want to visit a branch?  Email yourself a bonus coupon

Earn up to $1,500{{d2140*}} with Business Checking

Manage your business finances with confidence and earn up to $1,500{{d2140*}} when you open a Business Checking account and complete qualifying activities.

Offer good through November 30, 2026.

Open an Account

Promo code automatically applies when you open your account online.
Want to visit a branch?  Email yourself a bonus coupon

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 November 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.{{d2140*}}

Get your cash bonus

Enjoy your cash bonus! Your account will be credited by the end of the fourth month.

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 Novemeber 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.{{d2140*}}

Get your cash bonus

Enjoy your cash bonus! Your account will be credited by the end of the fourth month.

Earn $300

 

Average Ledger Balance
of $5,000 to $14,999.99

Earn $500

 

Average Ledger Balance
of $15,000 to $29,999.99

Earn $750

 

Average Ledger Balance
of $30,000 to $99,999.999

Earn $1500

 

Average Ledger Balance
of $100,000 or more

Earn $300

 

Average Ledger Balance
of $5,000 to $14,999.99

Earn $500

 

Average Ledger Balance
of $15,000 to $29,999.99

Earn $750

 

Average Ledger Balance
of $30,000 to $99,999.999

Earn $1500

 

Average Ledger Balance
of $100,000 or more

Compare Our Business Checking Accounts

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*}}

Open online for eligible businesses with a single owner (100% ownership), including LLCs, S Corps, Sole Proprietorships, and Corporations.

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*}}
Open Now

Open online for eligible businesses with a single owner (100% ownership), including LLCs, S Corps, Sole Proprietorships, and Corporations.

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*}}.
Open Now

Open online for eligible businesses with a single owner (100% ownership), including LLCs, S Corps, Sole Proprietorships, and Corporations.

Built for Your Business. Backed by Real Support.

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Help protect What You’ve Built

Fraud mitigation tools and chip tech help safeguard your business—so you can focus on growth

Move Money icon

Move Money, Make Moves

Send payments, transfer funds, and pay bills in minutes{{d16*}}.

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Bank Anywhere, Work Everywhere

Mobile tools that keep your business running—whether you're in the office or on the go{{d229*}}.

Community icon

Local Roots, Big Reach

Get the personal touch of a community bank with the power of a wide network.

Community icon

Your Brand, Your Card

Make every transaction a reflection of your business with a debit card that features your logo and design{{d2091*}}.

Open a business checking account in 10 minutes or less.

Number 1

Apply online for a Business Checking account

Number 2

Provide details and documents about your business

Number 3

Submit your first deposit and fund your account

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

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Need help switching checking accounts to M&T?

We know switching banks can be somewhat inconvenient. Here are step-by-step instructions to help make the process a little easier.

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 September 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.{{d2140*}}

Get your cash bonus

Enjoy your cash bonus! Your account will be credited by the end of the fourth month.

Find out how you can earn more
Open Online Today

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*}}
Open Now

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*}}.
Open Now

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*}}.
Open Now

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*}}
Open Now

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*}}.
Open Now

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.

Number 1

Apply online for a Business Checking account

Number 2

Provide details and documents about your business

Number 3

Submit your first deposit and fund your account

Built for Your Business. Backed by Real Support.

Shield icon

Help protect What You’ve Built

Fraud mitigation tools and chip tech help safeguard your business—so you can focus on growth

Move Money icon

Move Money, Make Moves

Send payments, transfer funds, and pay bills in minutes{{d16*}}.

Mobile Desktop icon

Bank Anywhere, Work Everywhere

Mobile tools that keep your business running—whether you're in the office or on the go{{d229*}}.

Community icon

Local Roots, Big Reach

Get the personal touch of a community bank with the power of a wide network.

Community icon

Your Brand, Your Card

Make every transaction a reflection of your business with a debit card that features your logo and design{{d2091*}}.

Need help switching checking accounts to M&T?

We know switching banks can be somewhat inconvenient. Here are step-by-step instructions to help make the process a little easier.