City National Bank of New Jersey

Banking needs for the community with Personal, Business and Investments.

City National Bank is a minority owned and managed bank that plays a pivotal role in strengthening urban communities. We are a forward-thinking financial institution that provides strong, trustworthy partnerships to individuals and businesses.

City National Bank started in 1971 when a group of African-American community leaders recognized a tremendous economic void in Newark, the largest urban center in New Jersey. They believed Newark needed a financial institution that would be sensitive to the financial needs of minority residents whose access to credit and banking services was historically limited. Charles L. Whigham, a prominent local businessman, spearheaded a grassroots effort to raise capital.