| Document and Entity Information | May 30, 2023 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | May 30, 2023 |
| Entity File Number | 000-17007 |
| Entity Registrant Name | REPUBLIC FIRST BANCORP INC |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000834285 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | PA |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 23-2486815 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 50 South 16th Street, Suite 2400 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Philadelphia |
| Entity Address, State or Province | PA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 19102 |
| City Area Code | 215 |
| Local Phone Number | 735-4422 |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock |
| Trading Symbol | FRBK |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | true |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
