It seems like a week of time sensitive posts here on the blog. First came news that Plastiq’s summer promo was ending a little later than expected. Next, Robert wrote an outstanding piece about Hawiian Airlines‘ new BOS-HNL route. That’s not a time sensitive piece per se, but there is a sale on these fares from BOS that ends today.
Today we complete the hat trick with a post about the King of the Tier 3 credit cards, the City National Bank Crystal Visa Infinite. (Like all royalty the card has far too many names) We wrote extensively about this card in our Tier 3 credit cards post last week with special guest MilesPerDay’s Vinh.
In a rather tongue-in-cheek moment I wrote that, “One thing I know I can do to help everyone out is apply for it as I’m 100% certain the day after I do apply the 100k offer will return. 
“ Maybe because only 1/2 of the writers of this blog applied for the card, but we here at the blog couldn’t quite get it to bump up to 100k after that post. The good news is that it seems that Robert did get it up to 75k with his approval:
The best “Tier 3” card on the planet. Welcome to my wallet CNB Crystal Visa Infinite: https://t.co/jGjADMlerE pic.twitter.com/eAaTdFGhLi
— Robert Dwyer (@RobertDwyer) September 12, 2018
In the words of Maui from Moana, “You’re Welcome”
A little More About the Card
Doctor of reddit makes a house call on this increased 75k bonus and the breakdown of the card. DoC’s got a lot about the card over on this blog post, and there’s more on reddit as well. Be sure to pay close attention to the discussion on these posts as it unfolds.
I think we’ve covered it enough in the above Tier 3 post to not rehash recent info here, but suffice it to say the card is a long term keeper, and could even make sense as a daily spend card for many of you.
How to Apply?
I’m unsure how many people who don’t have this card and don’t have access to it would even be interested in applying. If you are interested leave a note here. If you’d rather some anonymity you can DM Me on twitter or write me an email as well. I’m going to work on contacting some CNB bankers and see if I can get any of them to accept applications from readers.
Update (9/21): Now have a confirmed good application method for anyone interested.
Update (9/24): Confirmed approvals starting to roll in from readers!
Update (6/27/19): CNB contacts have told me they can no longer help people apply over email.
Hey Sam,
I’m a long time reader. (even waited during the dark years). Would love to get a way to apply. Also, can you tell me any advice on adding the AUs. Should I put them in my kids names? Do they need an SSN?
Thanks,
Nathan
Natahn, appreciate the loyalty. If you’re considering adding your kids the minimum age for AUs is 15. Need SSN or passport # at a min it seems. Check the Reddit thread for more detailed discussion.
Sent you an email.
I’m interested as well. I would appreciate you trying to get us the chance to apply. Thanks!
Sent you an email!
Hello.
Have been interested in this card for a while. Would love to have an easier way to apply than flying down.
You’ve got, mail!
Hi Sam,
We live in WA, so no CNB branches near us. Would love to be able to apply for me and my wife. Can you help us? Thanks!
Arindam: check your email.
Hi Sam – thanks for this post – would love to be able to apply for this without a branch visit if you have any contacts for that – appreciate it
Just sent you an email–I think you’ll have to wait until Monday though.
Hey Sam,
Thank you very much for all of your informative posts. Would love to know the easier way of applying.
Ben: Just sent you this info.
Hey Sam! Saw that you’ve got a way to apply for the card presumably without a branch visit? Would you please share? Thanks!
Ted: Just sent you this info.
Hi, I would be interested in this as well. Living in OR there are no branches here.
Thank you!
DW: You’ve got mail! 😉
Hi! I’m also interested in this card. Any chance you could send me the info as well?
Michael: I just sent you the information via email.
Hello thanks for this blog post
I am interested in knowing your method of applying to CNB visa as well
Living in a state without a branch in sight for hundreds of miles as well
Would appreciate if you could share, thank you so much in advance!
Racoon: I sent you an email just now.
Hi Sam, I live in a non-CNB state. I would really appreciate it if you could please let me know how I can apply. Thanks.
Hi Perks. Just sent you the info via email.
Hi Sam,
I live in a state that CNB thinks is not cool to set up a branch (I guess). I would really appreciate it if you could please let me know how I can apply. Thanks.
Raghu: Just sent you it.
Hi Sam-
I live in a CNB state but the branch is in Nashville. I would truly appreciate your advise on how to apply.
Thanks Much!
Phil: Just sent it to you, be sure to read the note at the bottom of the email!
Hey Sam, I’m in MA which only has a cnb Commercial Banking branch unfortunately. I emailed cnb but got the generic, “We are a relationship based bank …” message. I would really appreciate it if you could please let me know how else I can apply. Thanks.
Just sent you an email.
Sam,
I would love to get the information on how to sign up for this card if you still have it! I live in a non CNB state.
Lmj: You’ve got mail.
Hi Sam
I do not live in a CNB state. I would truly appreciate your help and advise on how to apply.
Thanks for your help.
Sent it to your email
Method still available? It would save me a trip into Manhattan while driving to eastern LI to visit in-laws.
Thank you!
Johnnie: Just sent it to your email.
If there is an easier method I would definitely love to hear about it. Any tips or advice would be much appreciated.
Daniel: I emailed the info to you. The best tip I can give you us to use the highest proof of income you have. W2, Paycheck stub, or first page of your tax return. They’ll probably ask you to send the w2 in–if that’s not the highest of the three options go with what is to increase odds of approval.
Hey Sam,
I won’t be in Cali until December, which will probably be too late for the increased signup bonus. Would appreciate hearing about an easier application that I can do from the midwest. Thanks!
mcmotown: Just emailed you the info.
Sam, sent you an email but figured i’d post here as well – if the information regarding applying for this card without a trip to a branch is still available, would definitely appreciate learning about it, Thanks!
Just sent this to you. Enjoy.
Hi, I’d be interested in learning about how to apply for the CNB card as well if it’s still working. Thanks.
Raj, just sent it. Good luck.
Hi Sam,
I am also interested in being able to apply for this card without having to go into a branch.
Much appreciated,
Brian
Brian, I sent you the contacts via email.
Hi Sam,
I am very interested in being able to apply for this Visa Infinite card without traveling far.
Thank you very much !
Jiaye
Jiaye,
I just sent it to you. I accidentally sent it twice, sorry about that.
Sam
Would love to have the info – thanks for a great resource!
Hi Sam, are you still referring people? If so would love an email.
Thanks
Sent it over to you!
Hi Sam,
I am interested in applying for the Visa Infinite card without traveling.
Thanks for providing a great resource!
Mike
Thanks Mike. I just sent the names to you.
hi, Sam, I am a reader of your blog who does not live in any of those states where CNB has a branch, can you help me to submit an application for the crystal card? thanks
Just sent you this. Thanks!
Hey Sam – Just started subscribing to the premium podcast (love it) and heard you mention this as a possibility. I don’t live anywhere near a branch but would like to apply!
Thanks,
Matt
Thanks for the comment Matt. I just shot you an email with some information.
Sam, would appreciate if you could email me the application info as I do not live in a state with CNB branches. Many thanks in advance!
Hi Paul, I sent you the contact information via email.
Sam,
Appreciate if you can send the application info. Thanks in advance.
Sophia: Just sent it to you!
Hi Sam, can you send me the application info? It would be greatly appreciated!
Avi: just sent it to you.
Thank you!
Hi Sam,
I’d like to apply for this card also. What do I have to do?
Hi Philip, I just sent it to you.
Can you email the application details to me please?
Manish: just sent it to you.
Sam,
I would like to know the application info. Thank you.
Just sent it over to you Raul.
Hi Sam,
I’m Interested in applying for this card. Thank you.
Just sent you it Roy.
Could you send me the app info also? Thanks!
Lynn: Just sent it your way!
I just found your blog. Great information! I would also be interested to know how to apply since there are no branches in my state. Thanks!
Welcome Joanna! I just emailed you the info.
Thank you so much, Sam!
Would love to apply but would rather not drive 4 hours each way to the nearest branch. Could you please send the information? Thanks in advance!
Hi Brenda, just sent it your way
Hi Sam,
Great blog!
I’ve read about this card and am really interested – but no branch near me. Would love the information you have.
Thanks!
Lance: thanks! Sent you an email just now
Hello, New to the blog. Found it through DOC. Lot’s of great content. I have been eyeing this card for a long time but haven’t rad about how to apply for it other than in branch. Can you send me the info?
Thanks in advance and keep the good work.
Just started reading your blog. Great information. Thank you.
I am interested in the CNB card, but have no branchs near me. Would like info on applying online if possible.
Thank you,
Bob
Can you pls send me info on how to apply for the visa infinite credit card by email pls?
Rupert: Check your email!
New reader here. Please send info on how to apply for this card via email.
Sent it over to you.
Love the blog. Always look forward to new content. Please send info on how to apply for CNB card via email.
Thanks in advance.
Just sent it over!
Great blog. Would love to know how to apply for the CNB card. Thanks.
Hi Sam,
OMG, been looking everwhere. Love to lean how to apply for the CNB card. Please email me. Thanks a millions.
Just sent you the info Johnathan. Best of luck.
New reader. Would love to get the info for the CNB card. TY!
David, just sent you an email.
May I receive an application? Thank you for the piece and for the opportunity, Sam!
Dave, just sent you an email.
I can’t believe I missed this way back when! If you still have anything to share I would appreciate it. Thanks for all your help!
Kelly: your luck is doubly bad…CNB has changed their process and I can no longer recommend a path to apply over email. 😞