Available to residents in the following states: Arizona, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia, M&T Bank has extended the $150 bonus for customers who sign up for ANY Checking Account with promo code QC now through September 30, 2017.  Simply activate the direct deposit feature of your checking account within 90 days and your $150 bonus will be on its way. Simple as that! This offer may vary by region and product so please check enter the promo code online and see which checking accounts are available in your area. To view all of the latest M&T Bank bonuses, browse the HMB master list of M&T Bank Promotions.

Editor’s Note: M&T Bank are now checking and closing out accounts outside their market area. Seems like they are now enforcing the location based requirement and the checking bonus offer is no longer nationwide. (Right now affecting people that opened with the code QD & not QC)

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M&T Bank $150 Bonus Information:

• Sign up Offer – Use promo code QC
• M&T Bank Personal Checking Bonus Printout *Note the PDF file expired already but the terms are the same. Use for reference only*
• Account Type: EZChoice Checking, MyChoice Checking, MyChoice Plus Checking, MyChoice Premium Checking, Classic Checking, Basic Banking
• Availability: AZ, CT, DC, DE, MD, NJ, NY, PA, VA, WV
• Expiration Date: 09/30/2017
• Credit Inquiry: Soft Pull only
• ChexSystems: Yes
• Opening Deposit: $100 or more
• Credit Card Funding: None
• Direct Deposit Requirement: Yes, must be at least $100 or more.
• Monthly Fee: $3 to $24.95, see below on how to avoid.
• Additional Requirements: Only one bonus will be awarded regardless of the number of accounts, titling on account and the number of direct deposits arrangements established.
• Household Limit: 1
• Closing Account Fee: Keep your account open for 180 days, otherwise $50.

How to Earn $150 M&T Bank Bonus:

• Open a new M&T personal checking account by September 30, 2017 with promo code QC.
• Set up a qualifying direct deposit of $100 or more within 90 days of account opening. (Qualifying direct deposits include but are not limited to electronic deposits such as payroll or social security and do not include electronic money transfers or credits such as account-to-account transfers or those made through internet payment services)
• Bonus will post to the account within 90 days of meeting the direct deposit requirement and account must be in good standing.

How to Avoid Monthly Fees:

• EZChoice Checking – $6.95 monthly fee but can be waived by making just ONE transaction such as a deposit, withdrawal, or debit purchase.
• MyChoice Plus Checking – $14.95 that can be waived with any of the following methods:
  • Keep an average daily balance of $2,500 or more in the account per monthly service charge cycle
  • Have direct deposits to your account totaling at least $1,500 per monthly service charge cycle
• MyChoice Premium Checking – $24.95 that can be waived with any of the following methods:
  • Keep an average daily balance of $7,500 or more in the account per monthly service charge cycle
  • Keep total combined balances of $25,000 or more in eligible personal deposit accounts, loans and home equity outstanding balances, investments and business deposit accounts
• Classic Checking – $4.95 that can be waived with any of the following methods:
  • Have at least 1 direct deposit to your M&T Classic Checking with Interest account OR
  • Keep an average daily balance of $500 or more in the account per monthly service charge cycle OR
  • Make 10 or more debit card purchases or payments OR
  • Keep combined balances of $1,500 or more in eligible personal deposit accounts
• Basic Banking – $3.00 monthly maintenance charge cannot be avoided

Bottom Line:

Keep in mind this offer may vary by region and product, make sure you check M&T Bank in your area and choose from a qualifying account that meets all your banking needs and obtain an easy $150 bonus along the way. Let us know how your bonus experience went by commenting below. Remember to keep your account open for at least 180 days to avoid the $5o early termination fee. For those of you looking for more options, make sure you view more bank bonuses available here.