# City National Bank City Checking: $200 bonus

Canonical: https://dealaka.com/offers/city-national-bank-city-checking-sign-up-bonus

- Status: Limited reports
- Bonus: $200
- Requirement: Set up recurring DD of $200+ within 90 days
- Expires: no published end date
- Availability: Nationwide
- Institution: City National Bank
- Verified: Jul 30, 2026 against bankatcity.com
- Field reports: 0

## Summary
City National Bank offers select customers a $200 bonus for opening a new City checking account and setting up a qualifying recurring direct deposit of $200 or more within 90 days. The bonus is paid 91 days after account opening once the deposit requirement is met.

## Requirements
1. Open a new City checking account online, in-person, or by phone.
2. Fund the account with at least $25 (cannot be the direct deposit itself).
3. Set up a qualified recurring direct deposit of $200 or more.
4. Have a payroll, pension, Social Security, or similar payment post within 90 days of account opening.

## Fine print that matters
- Offer is for select customers only.
- The bonus cannot be used as the opening deposit.
- Not available to teen checking customers, existing checking customers, those with fiduciary accounts, or those whose account has been closed.
- Limit 1 bonus per household.
- Bonus may be reported on a 1099.
- $25 minimum deposit required to open the account.

## Sources
- bankatcity.com offer page <https://www.bankatcity.com/personal-banking/checking/> (checked Jul 30, 2026)

_This entry is reference information, not financial advice. Confirm current terms on the institution's site before you apply._