The Only Kentucky-Based Bank Recognized on this Global Stage

Republic Bank & Trust Company ("Republic" or the "Bank") has earned its first‑ever recognition on the Forbes list of the World's Best Banks 2026. This prestigious award is presented by Forbes in partnership with Statista, the world‑leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider.

"Being named to Forbes' World's Best Banks list is a powerful affirmation of our commitment to trust, transparency, and long‑term relationships," said Steve Trager, Executive Chair of Republic Bank. "It reflects the hard work of our associates and our ongoing focus on meeting the needs of our clients and communities."

The ranking recognizes the best banks across 34 countries based on an independent survey of more than 54,000 consumers. Among thousands of financial institutions evaluated worldwide, only 72 banks in the United States were selected, including Republic Bank. The ranking aims to highlight banks that demonstrate guidance and transparency in the banking market while meeting the evolving needs of customers. All financial institutions offering a checking and/or savings account, including brick‑and‑mortar and online‑only banks, were considered in the study.

Survey participants were asked to name all banks where they have or previously had a checking or savings account. The participants evaluated the bank on several criteria: Trust, Terms & Conditions, Customer Service, Digital Services, and Financial Advice. Based on the customer evaluations a score was calculated for each bank. In every country, the banks with the highest score in their respective countries were awarded.

"Louisville is known worldwide for bourbon, the Kentucky Derby, and now, for having one of the World's Best Banks," said Logan Pichel, President and CEO of Republic Bank. "Republic Bank is proud to be one of only 72 banks in the United States to receive this prestigious honor, and the only Kentucky based bank on the list. We are grateful to our clients for their support and to our associates for their dedication to providing outstanding client service every day."

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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. The Bank offers online banking at www.republicbank.com. The Company is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, and as of March 31, 2026, had approximately $7.25 billion in total assets. The Company's Class A Common Stock is listed under the symbol "RBCAA" on the NASDAQ Global Select Market.

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Republic Bank Included on Forbes list of the World's Best Banks 2026 Ranking