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M&T Bank EZChoice bonus: is $400 worth it?

What it adds over what your cash earns now, tier by tier. Change the rate to yours.

+$400: more than leaving it at 4.15%

The math

Bonus
+$400
Extra
+$400

Get $500 in direct deposits within 90 days. Terms checked Oct 10, 2026.

About this bonus

What it takes

  1. 1Get $500 in direct deposits within 90 days
Ends
Nov 2, 2026
Where
13 states: CT, DC, DE, MA, MD, ME, NH, NJ, NY, PA, VA, VT, WV
Monthly fee
None
Bonus paid
Usually within 90 days of finishing
Credit check
A ChexSystems inquiry (not your credit score)

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The same kind of account, ranked by what each adds at 4.15%.

Questions

Is the M&T Bank EZChoice bonus worth it?

It doesn't tie up any cash, so it beats leaving your money where it is: after fees it adds +$400.

What are the requirements?

Get $500 in direct deposits within 90 days. Open to residents of CT, DC, DE, MA, MD, ME, NH, NJ, NY, PA, VA, VT, WV.

When does it end?

The offer ends Nov 2, 2026. The terms were last checked Oct 10, 2026.