BUFFALO, N.Y., March 28, 2006 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Effective today, Tuesday, March 28, 2006, M&T Bank will increase its prime lending rate from 7.50% to 7.75%.

M&T Bank is the principal subsidiary of Buffalo-based M&T Bank Corporation (NYSE: MTB), which has offices in New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Delaware and the District of Columbia.

Michael Zabel

(716) 842-5385

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Michael Zabel of M&T Bank, +1-716-842-5385

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