You can get up to a $75 bonus for opening an M&T Bank checking account. You can open it online, by phone, or in a bank branch. M&T Bank has branches and ATM access in Delaware, Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, New Jersey, and Washington, D.C.
Details of the bank deals on checking accounts include:
- Overdraft protection and direct deposit required to receive cash bonus
- Free online banking and bill pay
- Check card available
For the Direct Checking account, there is no monthly fee with direct deposit or if the balance of the combined accounts is $1,500. There is unlimited check writing. This account pays a $25 cash bonus with direct deposit.
The Select Checking account is available with interest. There is no monthly fee if the average daily balance is $5,000 or if there is a combined balance of $10,000 with other eligible accounts. If the balance requirements aren’t met, the monthly fee is $14.95. This account pays a $50 bonus with direct deposit.
The Classic Checking account offers free checking for people 50 and older. There is no minimum balance or monthly service fee. This account pays a bonus of $25 with direct deposit.

