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M&T Bank MyChoice Premium Checking $350 Bonus

Bonus amount

$350

Expires

Mar 31, 2026

Time to complete

~90 days

Bonus deposited in

~90 days

Difficulty

Medium

Requirements

Last verified: Mar 21, 2026

Open MyChoice Premium Checking

Open a new M&T MyChoice Premium Checking account by 03/31/2026.

Direct deposits

Receive at least $1,000 in qualifying direct deposits within 90 days of account opening.

Avoid early closure

Keep the account open for at least 180 days to avoid a $50 early closure fee.

Bonus is credited within 90 days after you receive $1,000 in qualifying direct deposits.

Tips & Gotchas

  • There’s a $24.95 monthly fee unless you keep $7,500 in the account or $25,000 across your M&T accounts. Qualifying direct deposits include payroll and government benefits.

Account Details

Monthly fee$24.95/month
Fee waiver
  • Maintain a $7,500 average daily balance
  • Maintain $25,000 in combined deposit or investment balances
APY0% (as of Mar 21, 2026)
Min. hold period180 days

Do not close the account within 180 days to avoid a $50 early closure fee.

Credit inquirySoft pull only
ChexSystemsSensitive (may deny negative history)
AvailabilitySelect states (CT, DC, DE, MD, NJ, NY, PA, VA, WV)

Eligibility

Minimum age18+
Existing customersNot eligible

Cannot have received an M&T checking bonus in the past 12 months.

Other restrictions
  • Must reside in an eligible state.

Rechurnable?

Can rechurnNo
NotesOne bonus per customer.
Portals
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Fine Print

Offer available to residents of CT, DC, DE, MD, NJ, NY, PA, VA and WV only. You must not have received an M&T personal checking bonus in the last 12 months.

Taxable income · Reported on 1099-INT

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