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Republic Bank Rises into Top 10 of Forbes’ Renowned List of America’s Best Banks
In its second consecutive year on the list, Republic is the highest ranked Kentucky-based bank in both 2024 and 2025, and the only one to break the top 10
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[{"type":"text","content":"\nIn its second consecutive year on the list, Republic is the highest ranked Kentucky-based bank in both 2024 and 2025, and the only one to break the top 10\n\n LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nForbes recently unveiled its much anticipated 2025 America’s Best Banks list, and Republic Bank & Trust Company (\"Republic\" or “the Bank\") is proud to announce that it has secured the number nine position nationally.\n\n\"We’re incredibly honored to have made Forbes respected America’s Best Banks list again this year, moving into the top ten in 2025,” Republic Bank President and CEO Logan Pichel said. “This honor, along with our high Net Promoter Score that is nearly three times the banking industry average, is proof positive of our unyielding commitment to provide all of our clients banking services and security they can rely on, along with the great customer service they deserve.”\n\nIn addition to Kentucky, Republic has retail banking centers serving communities in Florida, Indiana, Ohio and Tennessee, along with a loan office in Missouri.\n\nForbes evaluated 11 metrics that measured growth, credit quality and profitability for the 12 months ending September 30, 2024, as well as stock performance in the 12 months through January 10, 2025, for consideration for the 2025 America’s Best Banks list. The nation’s 200 largest publicly traded banks and thrifts by assets were automatically eligible for the 2025 list.\n\n“This recognition for Republic Bank is a testament to the strength and stability we’ve built and continue to grow since the Bank was founded more than 40 years ago. While we’re proud to be the only Kentucky-based bank in the top 10, this fosters peace of mind and confidence among our clients, associates and the communities we serve in each of our markets,” Republic Bank Executive Chair Steve Trager added.\n\nThis honor follows shortly after recognition for Republic Bank by Newsweek on its America’s Best Regional Banks list for two consecutive years (2024 and 2025) as well as a Top 50 Community Bank (2024) by S&P Global Market Intelligence.\n\nAbout Republic Bank\nRepublic 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...