Republic Bank named to Newsweek’s America’s Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions 2024

Award recognizes Republic’s impact and commitment to delivering customer focused financial services

Republic Bank & Trust Company ("Republic" or the "Bank") announced today that it has been recognized as one of America’s Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions 2024 by Newsweek and Plant-A-Insights Group. This survey of more than 35,000 customer interviews included over 140,000 reviews of regional banks and credit unions. Republic was also recently named to Newsweek’s Best Online Lenders in America 2024 list.

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Republic Bank & Trust Company Named One of America's Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions 2024 by Newsweek and Plant-A-Insights Group (Photo: Business Wire)

"Being recognized on this prestigious list is especially gratifying because this was based on real input from consumers, not just ranking and formulas,” said Logan Pichel, president and chief executive officer, Republic Bank. "We are deeply rooted in the local communities we serve and that gives us the capability to reach markets that need our services.”

Pichel adds, “Along with providing personalized service, we are proud to continually offer our customers products and services that make personal and business banking as easy as possible. Our online lending capabilities, also recognized by Newsweek, are great examples of our technological leadership and customer-first approach.”

Nancy Cooper, editor-in-chief, Newsweek, says, “Regional banks and credit unions play a pivotal role in meeting the needs of communities across the nation. Unlike their larger counterparts, these institutions are deeply rooted in local economies, understanding the unique needs of the people they serve. Newsweek and market-data research firm Plant-A Insights are proud to introduce ‘America’s Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions 2024,’ highlighting local lenders that are committed to the needs of their communities.”

For more information or to visit the complete list, visit Newsweek Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions 2024.

About Republic Bank

Republic Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) is the parent company of Republic Bank & Trust Company (the “Bank”). The Bank currently has 47 banking centers in communities within five metropolitan statistical areas (“MSAs”) across five states: 22 banking centers located within the Louisville MSA in Louisville, Prospect, Shelbyville, and Shepherdsville in Kentucky, and Floyds Knobs, Jeffersonville, and New Albany in Indiana; six banking centers within the Lexington MSA in Georgetown and Lexington in Kentucky; eight banking centers within the Cincinnati MSA in Cincinnati and West Chester in Ohio, and Bellevue, Covington, Crestview Hills, and Florence in Kentucky; seven banking centers within the Tampa MSA in Largo, New Port Richey, St. Petersburg, Seminole, and Tampa in Florida; and four banking centers within the Nashville MSA in Franklin, Murfreesboro, Nashville and Spring Hill, Tennessee. In addition, Republic Bank Finance has one loan production office in St. Louis, Missouri. The Bank offers internet banking at www.republicbank.com. As of December 31, 2023, the Company had approximately $6.6 billion in assets and is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky. The Company’s Class A Common Stock is listed under the symbol “RBCAA” on the NASDAQ Global Select Market.

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