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Republic Bank offers free $50 deposit to ease transition for new graduates

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (May 20, 2016) - Republic Bank is making the transition from school a bit easier for the Class of 2016. All 2016 graduates will receive a $50* bonus when they open a checking account with Republic Bank.

"Graduating is a big step for both students and parents and we want to help make that transition easier," said Steve Trager, chairman and CEO, Republic Bank and Trust Co. "The $50* deposit is our graduation gift to the Class of 2016 to give them a lending hand with their future endeavors."

In addition, Republic Bank has also donated Apple TVs*** to 13 high schools across the region. The Apple TVs will be given away to some lucky graduating seniors during Project Graduation at each of the following high schools:

  • Bullitt East H.S.

  • Bullitt Central H.S.

  • North Bullitt H.S.

  • Floyd Central H.S.

  • Franklin County H.S.

  • Western Hills H.S.

  • Ballard H.S.

  • Martha Layne Collins H.S.

  • Shelby County H.S.

  • Scott County H.S.

  • Eastern H.S.

  • Owensboro Catholic H.S.

  • Apollo H.S.

Republic Bank offers a variety of student-friendly options when opening an account. Students can sign up for an Easy Checking or Basic Checking account, which all include free mobile banking**, purchase rewards and POPmoney®**, which makes it easy to send money to anyone using an email address, mobile phone number or bank account information.

A $50 opening deposit is required to attain the incentive. For more information on how to make life after graduation easier with Republic Bank, visit www.republicbank.com.

*Offer expires 7/31/16. Limit one bonus per household. Bonus will be paid the first business day of the month following the opening and funding of the new checking account. To obtain bonus, checking account must have a deposit of at least $50 by the third statement cycle of your account. Account must remain open for at least 6 months or bonus will be debited from account balance upon closure. Bonus is reportable as interest on a 1099-INT. Not valid with any other offer. Offer valid with flyer/promo code only.

Offer only valid for individuals who have not previously held an account at Republic Bank. Offer subject to change. $50 minimum opening deposit.

**Message and data rates may apply from your wireless carrier.

***No purchase necessary. Visit www.republicbank.com/grad for more details.

About Republic Bank

Republic Bancorp, Inc. (the "Company") is the parent company of Republic Bank & Trust Company (the "Bank."). The Bank currently has 44 banking centers: 32 banking centers in 12 Kentucky communities - Covington, Crestwood, Elizabethtown, Florence, Frankfort, Georgetown, Independence, Lexington, Louisville, Owensboro, Shelbyville and Shepherdsville; three banking centers in southern Indiana - Floyds Knobs, Jeffersonville and New Albany; six banking centers in Florida - Port Richey, Temple Terrace, St. Petersburg and Tampa; two banking centers in Tennessee - Cool Springs (Franklin) and Green Hills (Nashville); and one banking center in Blue Ash (Cincinnati), Ohio. The Bank offers internet banking

at www.republicbank.com. The Company has $4.4 billion in assets and is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky. The Company's Class A Common Stock is listed under the symbol "RBCAA" on the NASDAQ Global Select Market.

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