Republic Bank named one of America’s Best Regional Banks for the second consecutive year

Louisville, Ky. (Jan. 8, 2025) – Republic Bank & Trust Company ("Republic" or the "Bank") announced today that it has been recognized as one of America’s Best Regional Banks 2025 by Newsweek and Plant-A-Insights Group. For the second consecutive year, Republic is the only Louisville-based bank to receive the award.

Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group recognized top regional banks in the United States by conducting a large-scale study based on the analysis of over 9,000 institutions, more than 70,000 customer surveys and millions of social media reviews.

"To be recognized by Newsweek as one of the best regional banks for the second year in a row is especially gratifying because this was based on feedback from customers, not just ranking and data analysis,” Republic Bank President and CEO Logan Pichel said. "We are deeply rooted in the local communities we serve, which gives us the capability to reach markets that need our services.”

“We are proud to offer our customers products and services that meet their needs and make their private and professional personal banking as easy as possible. Our online lending capabilities, which have also been recognized by Newsweek, are great examples of our technological leadership and customer-first approach,” Pichel added.

“Regional banks are the financial backbone of communities nationwide as they support small businesses, fund local projects and ensure easy access to essential banking services. We are proud to highlight companies utilizing a community- and customer-centric approach to make a big financial impact in their neighborhoods,” Newsweek Global Editor in Chief Nancy Cooper said.

For more information or to view the complete list, visit Newsweek Best Regional Banks 2025.

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