M&T Bank $250 Checking Account Bonus (2026) - Review & Requirements
Full Requirements
Open an eligible personal checking account (e.g. EZChoice) and receive at least $500 in qualifying direct deposits within 90 days. Qualifying DD = recurring payroll, pension, or Social Security (P2P and bank transfers excluded). Apply online.
Fees
Not stated.
ChexSystems & Credit Pull
ChexSystems / credit-pull policy not officially stated.
Eligibility
M&T is a multi-state regional (NY, NJ, PA, CT, MD, DE, VA, WV, DC). Core terms verified on mtb.com; the live coupon landing pages were bot-blocked, so the exact deadline and prior-customer limits could not be pinned — confirm before relying. Paid within 90 days after the qualifying deposit.
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