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Old Nov 6, 2015, 11:03 pm
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Current welcome offer is 50,000 30,000 Crystal points with $5,000 $3,000 spending in the first 90 days. First annual fee not waived. (as of telephone call with bank employee 8/7/2019)

Past bonuses were:

***** #1502 - signup bonus 1/16/18 BUT ANNUAL FEE NOT WAIVED ******

100,000 points after spending $5,000 in first three months. Offer expires 30 December 2015. EXPIRED

A 70,000 points offer was offered back in March 2017 and expired March 31st, 2017. EXPIRED

The requirements for the application process varies from bank to bank based on various online data points collected from FlyerTalk, Doctor of Credit, etc.

Some banks require that you go into a branch and apply personally. Other banks want you to have another account open for 90 days before you can get this card. Some banks (if you already have a relationship with them) let you apply via mail. Sometimes you have to be a resident of the state they operate in, while some were able to get the card without living in those states. It is very much YMMV. You will need proof of income (W2, check stubs, etc). The only states City National Bank operates in are: NY, DE (only trust office, no go), DC, GA, TN, MN, NV & CA. The bank is looking for high net worth individuals, but that's not exactly consistent either.

The card has no foreign transactions fees and is fee-free the first year, then $400 annually.

Register your card for online access (cno.cnb.com). This changed on Sept 19 2019.
Register separately for the award page (www.cnbrewards.com).
Register for Visa Infinite info and access at https://myvisainfinite.com/cnb/en_us/home.html
Click "my info" to see details on points awarded.
Best* redemption found to date is $1,000 prepaid visa for 105K pts. It's now 125K pts for a $1,000 prepaid visa. Link to catalog
*(other than spending for flights etc. & getting 1.2 cents each in value)

To set-up spending alerts, create an account here : http://citynationalbank.digitalcardservice.com

Point redemptions for flights have been reported as being as high as 1.35cpp (see here) by calling the Concierge service at +1 800 595 8950 and having them book direct from airline website for you

Significant benefits:

$250 per calendar year airline incidental credit - works on AU card as well - STARTING JAN 1ST, 2020 THE CREDIT WILL BE $350 PER ACCOUNT
$100 Global Entry fee credit - works on AU card as well Per DDResq post 842
Priority Pass lounge membership for up to 2 people. No fee for any number of guests, but lounge policy may limit the number of guests admitted.- STARTING JAN 1ST, 2020 EACH ADDITIONAL GUEST BEYOND ACCOUNT HOLDER WILL BE CHARGED $32
12 GoGo inflight passes - create an account at myvisainfinite.com/cnb. Once the account is created, you enter, then search for GoGo passes. You then input your card number again, create a GoGo account if you don't have one, and the 12 passes post to it ready to be used when you fly again on a participating airline. - works on AU card as well
$100 off when you book a qualifying airline itinerary via visa discount air portal (https://www.visadiscountair.com/CNB/default.aspx - STARTING JAN 1ST, 2020 THIS WILL NO LONGER BE OFFERED AS A BENEFIT
$30 off GroundLink car service (works with AU cards as well) plus instant 15% off rides. There are $25 current user referrals to go for first.

Airline fees are reimbursed up to $250 per calendar year. Fees must be from domestic carriers. There is no need to declare a carrier, and fees can be reimbursed from multiple carriers. Partial Ts and Cs:

Qualifying Airline Purchases are defined as incidental airline fee transactions made at eligible US Domestic Airline Carriers and include: ticket change/cancellation fees, checked baggage fees, inflight entertainment, onboard food and beverage charges, airport lounge membership fees and day passes, onboard wireless charges (excluding Gogo Wireless), and TSA Pre✓® membership application fee.


What works
AA: Award Fees/Taxes, Award Redeposit Fees ($150)
AA: e-Gift cards $250 including AUs (1x per card max 4)
AS: Award ticket fees, $16
AS: In flight food, entertainment.
AS: Premium Class Upgrade, $59

HA: Interisland Flight, $48.80
UA: award ticket fees, $51
WN: Award Fees/Taxes, Award Redeposit Fees (limit unknown, but it's between $75 and $80 per transaction), Early Bird boarding fees ($15)
DL: Baggage fees
B6: $53.30 airfare

What doesn't work
AS: Award ticket fees, $130ish
DL: GC; PGGM (reports of not working since April/2016)
DL: Just about anything. Don't use on Delta
UA: MPX, Award Fees (~$170)
UA: Gift card registry (up to $75) (No longer working as of 11/25/17)
UA: Seat Selection Fee
WN: GC
EY: Award Fees
TW: Change fee
UO: Seat fee
AA: Award Fees/Taxes on an itinerary originating outside the US.

To Be Confirmed
UA: Award Redeposit Fees ($200)


Global Entry reimbursements: (works on AU also)

user - mnsweeps ( https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/29336509-post1549.html )

Used mine and a AU card to register for GE for in laws
01/17/201801/18/2018USCUSTOMS TRUSTEDTRAVELER$100.00
01/17/201801/18/2018USCUSTOMS TRUSTEDTRAVELER$100.00

Credit posted today for both cards.
01/20/201801/24/2018GLOBAL ENTRY STMT CREDIT $100.00
01/20/201801/24/2018GLOBAL ENTRY STMT CREDIT $100.00

In 2016, 2017 AND 2018 airline incidental credits for transactions on-or-after January 1st did not start posting until the third week of January. In 2019 they started posting on Jan 11th.

For further information, see this

STARTING JAN 1ST, 2020 there are going to be major changes to this card, these being:[/s]
  • $350 airline incidental credit per account (was $250 per AU)
    • $95 Annual Fee per AU
      • $32 per guest using PriorityPass (used to be free & unlimited)
        • Elimination of $100 Visa Air Discount Benefit
          • Groceries and Gas only earn 1x (used to be 3x)

Sources:

discussion starting here

https://www.cnb.com/content/dam/cnbc...ewards2020.pdf
https://www.cnb.com/content/dam/cnbc...rystal2020.pdf


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Old Feb 8, 2017, 9:26 am
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Join Date: Aug 2015
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Originally Posted by privater
I purchased 4 AA eGC with $250 each on 1/30/2017, got rebate within a week.
Still the best credit card IMHO if use properly.

Wow, $250. ....... I'm still scared to go above $125.
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Old Feb 8, 2017, 2:42 pm
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Fee Credit

While I still may get it, my AA electronic GC purchase on 1/23 still hasn't credited. Other smaller fees have however. This is hard to explain.
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Old Feb 10, 2017, 2:52 am
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Will that be possible to add a 1 year old baby as AU?
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Old Feb 10, 2017, 6:42 am
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DP: AA e-giftcard successfully triggered Travel Rebate for full $250. Ordered 02/01/17, rebate posted 02/07/17
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Old Feb 13, 2017, 12:01 pm
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Join Date: Feb 2014
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Originally Posted by sethweinstein
SSN, scan of driver's license, and mother's maiden name, in my AU's case. Very strict!

Seth
Do you add t he AU's when you are in the branch applying for the card.

Or you can do it online later after you get your card?

If you have to do it in the branch, do you need the AU there also?
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Old Feb 13, 2017, 1:20 pm
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Side question:

Is this card managed by Capital One? I am blacklisted from Capital One, so I probably won't be able to get approved for this card.
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Old Feb 13, 2017, 2:33 pm
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Join Date: Mar 2015
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Originally Posted by sosamo
Side question:

Is this card managed by Capital One? I am blacklisted from Capital One, so I probably won't be able to get approved for this card.
No, as the title says "City National Bank." They only operate in a few states.
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Old Feb 14, 2017, 10:44 am
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: NYC
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Originally Posted by sosamo
Do you add t he AU's when you are in the branch applying for the card.

Or you can do it online later after you get your card?

If you have to do it in the branch, do you need the AU there also?
I didn't have my AU with me in the branch. I gave her name in the branch when I applied for the card, but then I had to follow up by e-mailing my relationship manager a scan of her license and her mother's maiden name.

You can probably do it after you get the card but you will most likely still go through your contact at the bank. I've never had experience calling them.

Seth
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Old Feb 14, 2017, 4:28 pm
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Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: DCA
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Applied in branch yesterday, Banker emailed today I was approved. FICO high 700s, income low 100s. Pulled Experian which had 5 other inquiries in last 6 months and 6 new cards since December (AmEx OBC, 2x Citi AA, Aviator Red, Ritz and Hyatt). Also picked up a Fairmont but that hadn't reported yet lol. So they seem to be fairly lenient on inquiries and new accounts if your score and income are good. Utilization is 1% or so.
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Old Feb 15, 2017, 6:56 pm
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Is grocery and gas still included in the 3x category?

Regarding AUs, do they have separate numbers, like on Amex? Also, would I have any trouble adding a close relative who doesn't live nearby?
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Old Feb 20, 2017, 3:03 am
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Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: SF Bay Area
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What's the proof of income required to apply for this card mean?
Do i need bank statement showing $$, work paystub, or investment statements?
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Old Feb 20, 2017, 10:11 am
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Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: DCA
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Originally Posted by crazytravelguy
What's the proof of income required to apply for this card mean?
Do i need bank statement showing $$, work paystub, or investment statements?
Last two paystubs.
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Old Feb 20, 2017, 12:33 pm
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Hi had a friend visit one branch, and called another asking about the credit card. So Cal.

Both stated:

1. need to have a bank account with them.
2. need to see the tax return.
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Old Feb 20, 2017, 1:02 pm
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Originally Posted by sosamo
Hi had a friend visit one branch, and called another asking about the credit card. So Cal.

Both stated:

1. need to have a bank account with them.
2. need to see the tax return.
What's the minimum required salary?

Thanks
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Old Feb 20, 2017, 2:51 pm
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Originally Posted by crazytravelguy
What's the minimum required salary?

Thanks
He didn't get that far. Just moved on/gave up.
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