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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MyWay Banking from M&T Bank®
A checkless account without the worry of overdraft fees.{{d1081*}}
MyChoice Plus
Enjoy ATM surcharge rebates{{d1082*}}, {{d496*}} and the option to earn interest.{{d365*}}
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) |
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OPTIONS TO WAIVE MONTHLY MAINTENANCE CHARGE{{d832*}} | |||
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$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 |
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M&T ALERTS | |||
ALL CHECKING PRODUCTS |
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ZELLE®{{d487*}}, ONLINE & MOBILE BILL PAY{{d685*}} | |||
ALL CHECKING PRODUCTS |
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M&T DEBIT CARD WITH CUSTOM CARD OPTION{{d941*}} | |||
ALL CHECKING PRODUCTS |
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MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR MONEY | |||
RELATIONSHIP SAVINGS ACCOUNT WITH NO MONTHLY MAINTENANCE CHARGE{{d832*}} | |||
ALL CHECKING PRODUCTS |
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NON-M&T ATM FEES & REBATES | |||
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INTEREST BEARING CHECKING ACCOUNT | |||
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DISCOUNTED PERSONAL LOAN RATES{{d835*}} | |||
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NO OVERDRAFT FEES{{d1081*}} | |||
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SECURE DEBIT CARD BACKED BY M&T ASSURANCE® | |||
FRAUD PREVENTION, FRAUD DETECTION & FRAUD RESOLUTION | |||
ALL CHECKING PRODUCTS |
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PREMIUM BENEFITS | |||
FREE STANDARD CHECK ORDERS{{d371*}} | |||
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NO FEE FOR OVERDRAFT PROTECTION TRANSFERS{{d142*}} | |||
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SAFE DEPOSIT BOX DISCOUNT{{d197*}} | |||
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NO M&T FEE FOR INCOMING FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC WIRE TRANSFERS | |||
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SPECIAL DEPOSIT INTEREST RATES{{d1026*}} | |||
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