City National Flex Rewards
The City National Flex Rewards from City National Bank earns up to 3% effective value on gas in Madeen's catalog snapshot. It has no annual fee. Madeen compares this card against the cards you already carry — no bank login required.
- Top category
- Gas
- Effective value
- 3%
- Annual fee
- $0
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What does the City National Flex Rewards earn in each category?
Gas is the strongest category at 3% effective value (3x points at about 1 cents each). That gas rate ranks higher than about 67% of the 1,551 cards we track in that category. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.
Gas is the strongest category at 3% effective value (3x points at about 1 cents each). That gas rate ranks higher than about 67% of the 1,551 cards we track in that category.
| Category | Earn rate | Effective value |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Restaurants, cafes, takeout | 2x points | 2% |
| Grocery Supermarkets and grocery stores | 2x points | 2% |
| Gas Gas stations and fuel | 3x points | 3% Top category |
| Travel Flights, hotels, transit | 1x points | 1% |
| Other General everyday spend | 1x points | 1% |
Madeen values CNB Rewards at about 1 cents each. Madeen compares every card using this cash-equivalent estimate while still showing the raw earn rate for context.
Who should get the City National Flex Rewards?
The City National Flex Rewards fits spenders who put meaningful volume in gas and can earn 3x points. Best for spenders who put meaningful volume in gas and can earn 3x points. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.
City National Flex Rewards fits spenders who put meaningful volume in gas and can earn 3x points. Madeen ranks its gas effective rate higher than about 67% of the catalog in that category. Compare it against cards you already carry with Madeen — no bank login required.
Best for spenders who put meaningful volume in gas and can earn 3x points.
Foreign transaction fees make it weaker for international spend.
Best for gas-heavy spend when you want to avoid an annual fee; confirm issuer terms before applying. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.
Pros
- Strongest Madeen category is gas at about 3% effective (3x points).
- No annual fee in our catalog snapshot.
Cons
- Charges $3 foreign transaction fees.
- CNB Rewards value depends on how you redeem, not straight cash back.
Does the City National Flex Rewards have an annual fee, and what's the welcome bonus?
The City National Flex Rewards has an annual fee of $0 and a foreign transaction fee of $3. Issuer pages control fees and offers; Madeen labels this as catalog analysis, not issuer-confirmed terms. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.
- Annual fee
- $0
- Foreign transaction fee
- $3
What benefits come with the City National Flex Rewards?
The City National Flex Rewards includes Booking.com, Car Rental with Audi on demand®, Car Rental with Avis® and Budget® in our snapshot. Perks and benefits can change; verify coverage on the issuer site before you rely on them. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.
- Booking.comIncluded with Visa Signature®
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.
- Car Rental with Audi on demand®
Drive away with a rental from Audi on demand. Save up to 15% (with a guaranteed minimum discount of 10%) on qualified rentals with your Visa Signature Card. Exclusions and conditions may apply, see Terms at audiondemand.com/partners/vsignature.
- Car Rental with Avis® and Budget®
Book your next road trip with your Visa Signature Card to receive up to 25% off base rates on qualifying rentals. and unlock complimentary upgrades (when available), waived Additional Driver Fee and 10% saving on XM Satellite radio during rental.
- Dovly Uplift™Included with Visa Signature®
Get free access to Dovly Uplift. Dovly helps you raise your credit score and get more for your money. While Dovly's platform is designed to remove inaccuracies from your credit report, every case is different, and not everyone will achieve the same results.
- Global Entry Statement CreditIncluded with Visa Signature®
Apply for Global Entry, a U.S. Customs and Border Protection program and use your Visa Signature card to pay the application fee (currently $120) to receive a $120 statement credit.
- Golf Benefits from Troon Rewards®Included with Visa Signature®
Enjoy automatic Silver Status when you sign up for Troon Rewards®, for 10% savings on golf fees, merchandise and lessons at over 150 golf courses across the United States and the world.
- OpenTableIncluded with Visa Signature®
Eligible Visa cardholders can enjoy special events access to the hottest dining events on OpenTable. Restrictions apply.
- Priority Pass airport lounge accessIncluded with Visa Signature®
Enjoy access to over 1,700 airport lounges and experiences around the globe.
Common questions about the City National Flex Rewards
Does the City National Flex Rewards have an annual fee?
The City National Flex Rewards carries an annual fee of $0 in Madeen's catalog snapshot. Issuer terms can change, so confirm the current fee on the issuer's site before you apply. Madeen does not predict approval or prequalification. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.
What category earns the most with the City National Flex Rewards?
Gas is the strongest Madeen category for the City National Flex Rewards at about 3% effective value, based on our catalog snapshot and standard point valuations. Other categories are listed in the effective-rate table on this page. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.
Does the City National Flex Rewards charge foreign transaction fees?
The City National Flex Rewards charges a foreign transaction fee of $3 in our catalog snapshot. Check issuer terms before international spend because rates and fee waivers can change. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.
What credit score do you need for the City National Flex Rewards?
Madeen's catalog lists a typical credit range of Good to Excellent for the City National Flex Rewards. Issuers decide approval using their own criteria; Madeen does not predict approval odds or prequalification. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.
How do you redeem rewards on the City National Flex Rewards?
Rewards on the City National Flex Rewards post as CNB Rewards. Redemption value depends on how you use CNB Rewards (statement credit, travel, transfers, or issuer portals). Madeen shows effective cash-equivalent rates using standard valuations. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.
How do I maximize rewards on the City National Flex Rewards?
To maximize the City National Flex Rewards, route gas and other bonus categories through this card when they match your spend, then compare it against cards you already carry with Madeen at checkout—no bank login required. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.
How does the City National Flex Rewards compare to similar cards?
Compare the City National Flex Rewards against City National Bank Visa Travel Rewards+ (4% on Gas, $99 fee); City National Bank Visa Max Cash Preferred (5% on Other, $0 fee); City National Bank Visa Everyday Rewards+ (4% on Dining, $0 fee). Madeen ranks effective value by category and annual fee using the same catalog snapshot dated 2026-05-01.
| Card | Top category | Effective value | Annual fee |
|---|---|---|---|
City National Flex Rewards This card | Gas | 3% | $0 |
City National Bank | Gas | 4% | $99 |
City National Bank | Other | 5% | $0 |
City National Bank | Dining | 4% | $0 |
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