Points · Visa · No annual fee
Last verified 2026-10-26. Review issuer source
M&T Bank M&T Visa with Rewards is a no-annual-fee points card from M&T Bank. It earns 1x on purchases, which puts it behind most rewards cards; you hold it for the account itself, not the rewards.
On our reference budget of $24,600 a year it returns about $246, an effective 1% back. The welcome bonus, 10,000 points after $500 in 90 days, adds to the first year's return.
There is no reason to hold it for rewards. It is a card for the banking relationship, or a first card.
10,000 bonus points after $500 in purchases made in the first 90 days from account opening
M&T Bank adds nothing beyond the Visa Traditional benefits below.
These come from Visa, not from M&T Bank. Every card on the Visa Traditional tier carries them, so they should not decide between two cards.
Purchase qualifying stays with your eligible Visa Credit or Debit card and get up to 8% in Travel Credits to use on future flights, stays, car rentals, attractions, car rentals, taxis and more. Sign up for a free Booking.com account to get started.
Eligible Visa cardholders can enjoy special events access to the hottest dining events on OpenTable. Restrictions apply.
This is a pay-per-use roadside assistance program available 24x7. Roadside Dispatch will ask for your location, find out what the problem is, and will remain on the phone with you while arranging a dispatch to a reliable tow operator or locksmith. You pay a set price per service call.
Enjoy a free ticket per show with the purchase of one or more tickets, plus you can access 7-day Visa Exclusive Presale opportunities.
Benefit descriptions are the issuer’s and network’s own wording, trimmed for length. Limits and exclusions are in the guide to benefits.
| Card | Annual fee | Rewards earned | Net after fee | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M&T Visa® with RewardsThis card · 1x on everything | None | $246 | +$246 | 788th of 1,284 |
| M&T Visa® SignatureM&T Bank's most-held other card · 1.5% on everything | None | $369 | +$369 | 497th of 1,284 |
| Chase Freedom Flex® Credit CardThe strongest no-fee card on this budget · 7% on dining | None | $822 | +$822 | 1st of 1,284 |
| Robinhood Gold CardHighest net return on this budget · 3% on everything | $50 | $798 | +$748 | 2nd of 1,284 |
Reference budget: groceries $6,000, dining and restaurants $3,600, gas and ev charging $2,400, travel and transit $3,000, online shopping $2,400, entertainment and streaming $1,200, everything else $6,000. Points are valued at 1¢ unless the program is worth less; statement credits, welcome bonuses, and perks are left out. Run it with your own spending.
