Enroll in Bill Pay

Schedule one-time, future or recurring bill payments from any City National Bank Checking Account using the Bill Pay feature. To get started, you must be enrolled in City National Online® and have an eligible checking account.

 

Enroll from a web browser

1. Sign in to City National Online.
2. From the Account Summary, select Payments, then Bill Payments. 
3. To begin enrolling eligible funding accounts, choose Select Accounts.
4. Select the checkbox next to each account you want to enroll. To select all eligible accounts, select the checkbox next to Checking Accounts.
5. Select Submit to process your enrollment request. A confirmation page will confirm your submission, and you can go directly to the Bill Pay service page.

 

Frequently Asked Questions
 

Is there a limit for Bill Pay transactions?

Yes, there is a per-day transaction limit of $25,000.

Can I make expedited payments?

Yes. Bill Pay offers two options:

1. Overnight check: Delivered to almost any payee the next business day. You will receive a FedEx^® tracking number to verify delivery – $20 per transaction.
2. Expedited electronic payment: Delivered the next business day to any payee that receives electronic payments – $15 per transaction. 

How can I set up Bill Pay alerts?

To set up Bill Pay alerts, sign in to City National Online.

1. Select Settings. Under Account Settings, select Account Alerts, then select the Bill Alerts tab.
2. Find the specific alert you want to set up, and select the Alert title to expand the Alert opt-in content.
3. Select the checkbox next to each method you’d like to receive your alerts:
   1. Primary Email
   2. Secondary Email
   3. Text
4. Select Save to set up the alert, or Cancel to go back.