Republic Bank’s values are built upon making an IMPACT for our clients, our associates, and the communities we serve.

IMPACT stands for Innovation, Making it Easy, Providing Exceptional Service, Acknowledging & Celebrating Success, Committing to Caring, and Thriving Together, and when others acknowledge our successes we feel very fortunate.

2026 Best Places to Work

Presented by Kentucky Society for Human Resources Management and the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce

Republic Bank has been named one of the Best Places to Work in Kentucky for the tenth year in a row. This program was developed to identify and recognize Kentucky businesses that represent the ideal workplace environment through dedication and workplace culture.

2026 America’s Best Banks List

Presented by Forbes

For the third straight year, Republic Bank was recognized as one of the top 10 banks in the country. We were evaluated alongside 200 of the largest publicly traded banks based on 11 key financial metrics measuring growth, credit quality, profitability, and stock performance.

2026 America’s Best Banks List

Presented by Newsweek

Republic Bank & Trust Company was recognized as one of Newsweek’s America’s Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions 2026. This marked our third consecutive year receiving this recognition. For more information or to view the complete list, click here.

2025 Top 25 U.S. Banks

Presented by Bank Director

Republic Bancorp, Inc. was ranked among the top 25 banks in Bank Director’s annual evaluation of the 300 largest publicly traded banks in the United States. The rankings were based on key performance metrics, including profitability, capital adequacy, and credit quality.

2025 Louisville’s Top 10 Corporate Philanthropists
Presented by Louisville Business First

Republic Bank and the Republic Bank Foundation received back-to-back acknowledgements by Louisville Business First’s Partners in Philanthropy for outstanding charitable contributions and philanthropic impact. We ranked 8th among Louisville’s leading large corporate philanthropists and proud to be the only financial institution included in the top 10.

Top 50 Community Bank
Presented by S&P Global Market Intelligence

In 2025, Republic was named one of America’s top 50 best-performing large community banks based on 2024 performance by S&P Global Market Intelligence. This is the Bank’s second year in a row on the list, which is based on returns, growth and funding, while placing a premium on the strength and risk profile of balance sheets.

2025 Best Regional Bank
Presented by Newsweek

Republic Bank & Trust Company was named to Newsweek’s listing of America’s Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions 2025.

2024 Raymond James Community Bankers Cup
Presented by Raymond James

Republic Bank was recognized among the top-performing 10% of community banks nationwide during 2024. This award was based on profitability, efficiency, and balance sheet strength — while also demonstrating a focus on sustainable value creation.

2025 Best Places to Work
Presented by Kentucky Society for Human Resource Management and the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce

Republic Bank has been named one of the Best Places to Work in Kentucky for the ninth year in a row. This program was developed to identify and recognize Kentucky businesses that represent the ideal workplace environment through dedication and workplace culture.