Republic Bank
At Republic Bank, we have the reliability and experience you can bank on!
About Republic Bank
Republic Bank offers our tax industry partners years of experience as a trusted and proven provider of Advances1 and Refund Transfers2.
Republic Bank Has consistently led this industry, delivering you and your customers innovative products and programs for you to select an option that meets your business needs such as:
- Refund Transfer1
- RT Basic: (Now includes Taxpayer Advance and check as a disbursement option)
- Easy Advance2 Programs: Taxpayer Advance amounts from $500 - $6,000 based on their expected refund.
- preACK3 Easy Advance
- EASY100 Advance4
- Software Purchase Assistance: Take advantage with early pricing! Republic will pay for your software with no fees charged.
Partnering with Republic Bank provides Drake customers with a smooth integrated process! Offering easy check printing, detailed reports, flexible taxpayer advance programs and more! Plus, In addition, Republic Bank offers receivables assistance and tailored incentives to help manage cash flow and grow your business.
More Information
- Learn about product pricing and details available at www.republicrefund.com/drake
To sign up to provide bank products, sign in to the Drake Support website and select Account > Bank Application.
1. A Refund Transfer is a fee-based product offered by Republic Bank & Trust Company, Member FDIC. A Refund Transfer Fee and all other authorized amounts will be deducted from the taxpayer’s tax refund. A disbursement fee of $10 may apply. Pricing and rebates vary by software. ERO offices that select RT Basic are not eligible for rebates. Subject to additional terms and conditions.
2. ERO must be enrolled for Republic Bank’s Refund Transfer Program to offer the Easy Advance programs. Cost to ERO per approved Easy Advance, if any, will be deducted from ERO tax preparation fees and cannot be passed to the taxpayer. If a customer does not choose a Refund Transfer, disbursement options are direct deposit or prepaid card. Net Refund refers to the taxpayer’s expected refund amount after deduction of all fees. Subject to additional terms and conditions. All information is as of August 2025 and is subject to change.
3. There will be a charge to the ERO for each approved preACK Easy Advance.
4. ERO must be enrolled for Republic Bank’s Refund Transfer Program to offer EASY100 Advance. There is no cost to the ERO per approved EASY100 Advance. However, incentives will be forfeited for each approved taxpayer. The IRS must acknowledge the tax return to fund. EASY100 Advance will end on April 15, 2026.
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