Compare M&T Checking Accounts

Whether you're in person or on the go, we have checking account options to fit your lifestyle. View the account details side-by-side to help you choose.

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EZChoice

Get the essentials you need with our most popular option.

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MyWay Banking from M&T Bank®

A checkless account without the worry of overdraft fees.{{d1081*}}

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MyChoice Plus

Enjoy ATM surcharge rebates{{d1082*}}, {{d496*}} and the option to earn interest.{{d365*}}

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MyChoice Premium

Offering the most checking account perks available at M&T Bank.

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ACCOUNT REQUIREMENTS
MONTHLY MAINTENANCE FEE IF REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET
$0 $4.95 14.95 $24.95

Common fees for checking accounts (PDF) / Cargos comunes de productos de cuentas de cheques en español (PDF)

OPTIONS TO WAIVE MONTHLY MAINTENANCE CHARGE{{d832*}}

Always
$0/month

$0/month{{d832*}} with one or more transactions each monthly service charge cycle, such as a deposit, withdrawal or any debit payment.

$0/month{{d832*}} 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.

$0/month{{d832*}} 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{{d52601*}}

CONVENIENT WAYS TO BANK
M&T ONLINE & MOBILE BANKING, WITH MOBILE CHECK DEPOSIT{{d391*}}

ALL CHECKING PRODUCTS

M&T ALERTS

ALL CHECKING PRODUCTS

ZELLE®{{d487*}}, ONLINE & MOBILE BILL PAY{{d685*}}

ALL CHECKING PRODUCTS

M&T DEBIT CARD WITH CUSTOM CARD OPTION{{d941*}}

ALL CHECKING PRODUCTS

MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR MONEY
RELATIONSHIP SAVINGS ACCOUNT WITH NO MONTHLY MAINTENANCE CHARGE{{d832*}}

ALL CHECKING PRODUCTS

NON-M&T ATM FEES & REBATES

 

 

INTEREST BEARING CHECKING ACCOUNT

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DISCOUNTED PERSONAL LOAN RATES{{d835*}}

 

 

NO OVERDRAFT FEES{{d1081*}}

 

SECURE DEBIT CARD BACKED BY M&T ASSURANCE®
FRAUD PREVENTION, FRAUD DETECTION & FRAUD RESOLUTION

ALL CHECKING PRODUCTS

PREMIUM BENEFITS
FREE STANDARD CHECK ORDERS{{d371*}}

 

NO FEE FOR OVERDRAFT PROTECTION TRANSFERS{{d142*}}
N/A

 

SAFE DEPOSIT BOX DISCOUNT{{d197*}}

 

NO M&T FEE FOR INCOMING FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC WIRE TRANSFERS

 

SPECIAL DEPOSIT INTEREST RATES{{d1026*}}

 

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If you need help, your local branch can offer support. Once an account has been created, you'll receive a confirmation email. 

Start enjoying the benefits.

You'll have the option to enroll in online banking after confirming your account. Your M&T Debit/ATM card will arrive in 7-10 business days.

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