PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Republic First
Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: FRBK), the holding company for Republic
Bank, today announced that it has joined Allpoint, "America's
Largest Surcharge Free ATM Network." In joining this
international network, Republic Bank Customers can now access their
funds at any ATM in Allpoint's system of more than 55,000 ATMs
worldwide without paying a service fee of any kind.
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Allpoint boasts 43,000 ATMs in the
United States, with more than 10,000 in the Mid-Atlantic
region alone, as well as a global presence in countries such as the
United Kingdom, Australia, Mexico, and Canada. Domestically, 1 in 12 ATMs is branded
as part of the Allpoint network with many accessible at the
nation's largest and most popular retailers including Target, CVS,
Costco and Walgreens. In addition, the Allpoint network is
found in convenience stores such as Wawa and 7-Eleven.
"Joining the Allpoint network fits perfectly within our
Customer-centric approach to banking," said Harry Madonna, Chairman and CEO of Republic
Bank. "With this partnership, Republic Bank Customers can now
access funds in their neighborhoods or around the world at any
Allpoint ATM with absolutely no surcharges and absolutely no
fees. Our job is to make it easier for Customers to access
their money, not more difficult. And the Allpoint network,
especially with its strong footprint in the Mid-Atlantic region,
does exactly that for our Customers."
The added convenience provided through Allpoint further reflects
Republic Bank's focus on high quality customer service, which
differentiates it from its competitors. Republic Bank stores
are not only open seven days a week with extended hours but also
issue ATM/debit cards instantly and provide free coin
counting. More, Republic Bank provides Customers with a full
range of products such as Absolutely Free Personal Checking,
Business Checking, Loans and Lines of Credit, Free Online Banking,
Mobile Banking, and Cash Management Solutions.
To locate a surcharge free Allpoint ATM near you, visit
www.allpointnetwork.com or download the mobile app in the iTunes
Store, Google Play or BlackBerry® World™. For more information
about Republic Bank and how you can "Love Your Bank…Again," visit
www.myrepublicbank.com.
About Republic Bank
Republic Bank is the operating name for Republic First Bank.
Republic First Bank is a full-service, state-chartered commercial
bank, whose deposits are insured up to the applicable limits by the
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). The Bank provides
diversified financial products through its twelve offices located
in Abington, Ardmore, Bala
Cynwyd, Plymouth Meeting,
Media and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Voorhees and Haddonfield, New Jersey.
Forward Looking Statements
Republic First Bancorp, Inc. ("the Company") may from time to
time make written or oral "forward-looking statements", including
statements contained in this release and in the Company's filings
with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These
forward-looking statements include statements with respect to the
Company's beliefs, plans, objectives, goals, expectations,
anticipations, estimates, and intentions that are subject to
significant risks and uncertainties and are subject to change based
on various factors, many of which are beyond the Company's control.
These factors include competition, timing, credit risks of lending
activities, changes in general economic conditions, price pressures
on loan and deposit products, and other factors detailed from time
to time in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange
Commission. The words "may", "could", "should", "would", "believe",
"anticipate", "estimate", "expect", "intend", "plan", and similar
expressions are intended to identify forward-looking
statements. All such statements are made in good faith by the
Company pursuant to the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The Company does not
undertake to update any forward-looking statement, whether written
or oral, that may be made from time to time by or on behalf of the
Company, except as may be required by applicable law or
regulations.
About Allpoint
Allpoint Network is the largest surcharge-free ATM network with
more than 55,000 ATMs in leading national and regional merchant
locations across the United
States, Canada,
Mexico, United Kingdom and Australia. Allpoint provides greater access,
convenience and savings to customers of financial institutions
while providing institutions the tools to compete more effectively
for customers. For more information or to find the nearest Allpoint
surcharge-free ATM, please visit www.AllpointNetwork.com. Allpoint
Network is an affiliate of Cardtronics.
SOURCE Republic First Bancorp, Inc.