UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 1, 2005

THE BANCORP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	51018	23-3016517
(State or other jurisdiction	(Commission File Number)	(I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation)		Identification No.)

    405 Silverside Road, Wilmington, DE 19809    
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (302) 385-5000

                                                 N/A                                                 
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

	Written communication pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act
	Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act
	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act
	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act

ITEM 5.02 DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR PRINCIPAL OFFICERS; ELECTION OF DIRECTORS;
APPOINTMENT OF PRINCIPAL OFFICERS.

On February 1, 2005, Michael J. Bradley was elected by our Board of Directors to serve as a Director. Mr. Bradley was also appointed to serve on our Audit Committee.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	THE BANCORP, INC.
	By:	/s/ Martin F. Egan
	Name:	Martin F. Egan
Date: April 22, 2005	Title:	Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary