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Open a new City checking account and earn a direct deposit bonus
For select customers, we’re offering a $200 bonus when you open a new City checking account and set up direct deposit.
You can open your account online, in-person at any convenient City National Bank branch, or speak with a local banker over the phone.
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Find the account that’s right for you
Find out which checking account is right for you by taking our quick and simple quiz
Why a City National Bank checking account?
At City, we offer a wide variety of checking accounts to meet your needs. And we have some of the best checking accounts available today. City’s checking accounts are designed with a host of benefits and options that you can match to fit your lifestyle.
All City National Bank checking accounts come with:
City puts the power of mobile banking right in your hands
Securely access your accounts virtually anywhere with City’s easy-to-use mobile app.
- Deposit checks.
- Transfer money to other City accounts or external accounts.
- Send or receive person-to-person payments with Zelle®.
- Pay your bills.
- Turn your card on or off for safety and security.
- Get helpful alerts so you can monitor your balance, spending, and more.
Open a City checking account today and enjoy the benefits of Zelle®
Send money in minutes to friends, family and others you trust, right from the CNB Mobile Bank app. Zelle® makes it easy to send money to, or receive money from, people you trust with a bank account in the U.S. And it’s free with every City checking account.
Get early access to your paycheck with direct deposit early pay 2
What’s better than getting paid on a Friday? Getting paid earlier. With City Direct Deposit Early Pay you can receive your paycheck, tax return, or other government deposit up to one day early with direct deposit.
All City checking accounts come with Direct Deposit Early Pay. No extra fees or handling charges. You simply get your money faster!
Ready to get Started?
Just provide some basic info and a City banker will be in touch with you!
There’s a convenient City branch nearby
As a City customer, you’ll have access to more than 95 branches and ATMs.