Switching to an 91´óÉñ Checking Account
Transitioning to 91´óÉñ Bank? Use our helpful tips to make switching bank accounts less stressful.
Make the move to 91´óÉñ in four easy steps.
91´óÉñ Bank is dedicated to meeting your personal checking needs, starting from day one. We know moving to a new bank can be inconvenient, so here are some simple tips and resources to help simplify the switch.
Let us help you get started.
​1. Open a new M​​&T checking account.
Start enjoying the benefits of an 91´óÉñ Bank personal checking account today, including banking online. Open a new account with us, and then we'll help you through the process of switching from your old account.
2. Add direct deposit to your 91´óÉñ account.
To save yourself a trip to the bank or ATM to deposit your paycheck, sign up for payrollÌýdirect depositÌýwith your employer (if available). We offer the following authorization form as a convenience.
Direct Deposit Authorization Form (PDF) >
For Social Security direct deposit, enroll atÌýÌýor call the Social Security Administration at 1-800-772-1213. Be sure to have your new 91´óÉñ account information with you when you call. ​
3. Remember to change your automatic payments.
If you currently make any regular payments using automatic transfers from your old checking account, don't forget to inform each company that your bank has changed to 91´óÉñ. Fill out our authorization form and either email or mail a copy of it to each company.
​​Learn more about 91´óÉñ payment ​​options.
In addition to automatic account transfers to the payee, with your 91´óÉñ personal checking account you also have the option of making one-time or regular payments usingÌý91´óÉñ Online Bill Pay, yourÌý91´óÉñ Debit CardÌýor paper checks. ​​
4. Use the transfer checklist.
We've created a handy checklist to help you keep track of automatic payments you've authorized third parties to make from your new 91´óÉñ account.
Do you use 91´óÉñ Online Bill Pay?
The checklist also includes a helpful reference chart that explains the timing for online bill payment processing.
Do you use 91´óÉñ Online Bill Pay?ÌýThe checklist also includes a helpful reference chart that explains the timing for online bill payment processing.
