Republic Bancorp, Inc.

Republic Bancorp, Inc. is a financial holding company headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, serving as the parent company of Republic Bank & Trust Company and Republic Insurance Services, Inc. The company's core mission is to foster growth for all its stakeholders, emphasizing client service, operational efficiency, and associate engagement.

The company offers a comprehensive suite of traditional and non-traditional banking products and services. These include various deposit accounts (savings, checking, money market, IRAs, and CDs), a wide range of loan options such as residential mortgages, home equity loans, commercial real estate loans, C&I loans, business loans and lines of credit, equipment leasing, consumer loans, and warehouse lines of credit. Republic Bancorp also provides online and mobile banking, treasury management, wealth management, private banking, and specialized services through its Tax Refund Solutions (TRS), Republic Payment Solutions (RPS), and Republic Credit Solutions (RCS) segments. It serves individuals, small and medium-sized businesses, high-net-worth individuals, and corporate clients across Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Florida, and Tennessee, with a loan production office in St. Louis, Missouri.

Led by Executive Chair Steven E. Trager and Republic Bank President & CEO Logan Pichel, Republic Bancorp maintains a strong market position, evidenced by recent accolades. As of March 31, 2026, the company reported approximately $7.25 billion in total assets. In 2026, Republic Bank was included on Forbes' list of the World's Best Banks and earned Top 25 Community Bank Recognition from S&P Global Market Intelligence. The company also reported solid first-quarter 2026 results, highlighted by strong core bank net interest income expansion, and recently appointed Frank Vitarelli as Florida Market President. Furthermore, Republic Bank announced executive promotions in March 2026, including a Chief Digital Officer and Chief Transformation Officer, to advance its AI strategy and drive innovation. The company expanded its footprint and service offerings in 2023 through the acquisition and merger of CBank and Commercial Industrial Finance, Inc., enhancing its presence in the Cincinnati area and equipment finance solutions.