We are proud to offer a program designed specifically for military veterans and service members. Membership provides you with a package of solutions to help you manage your finances, while providing valuable services, offers and discounts.

How to Become a Member

Open a Republic Bank Freedom Checking Account to activate your membership. Bring documentation supporting your status as a veteran or service member to any Republic Bank location and we'll get you started.

Membership Includes

Freedom Checking Account

  • Free Checking
  • $25 to open account
  • No minimum balance
  • Free Checks (1 box per year)
  • Direct Deposit
  • Free Bank by Phone (877.615.8728)
  • Free Debit MasterCardTM
    It Makes Cents! Ten cent cash back rewards on every signature-based transaction
  • Online Banking at republicEbank.com
    Free Online Bill Pay
    Free E-Statements with 24 month rolling archives
    Free email alerts
  • First overdraft fee waived per calendar year*


*To waive first $35 overdraft fee each calendar year, customer must call or visit their banking center or talk with a personal banker/manager to obtain waiver.

Freedom Savings & Bonus

  • $25 to open account
  • $25 minimum balance to earn interest and avoid service charge
  • Savings Bonus! Maintain a minimum balance of $2500 for three consecutive months and receive $250.**

Freedom Safety Deposit Box

  • Free 3x5 box
  • Discount on larger boxes
    The discount will be the price of the 3x5 box deducted from the desired box price.


**Our procedure requires the customer to call or visit a banking center to talk with a personal banker/manager to obtain bonus. This is a one time bonus, limited to one person per household.

Additional Benefits

  • Discounts at participating businesses
  • Invitation to educational seminars and customer appreciation events
  • Free Money Orders/Cashier's Checks
  • Free Notary Services
  • Free Annual Financial Check-up with a Banking Center Manager
  • Competitive Home Equity Line of Credit