A receptacle electrical connector includes a metallic shell, an insulating bracket defining a receiving cavity, an upper member including a base portion and a mating portion and a lower insulating member distinct from and assembled with the base portion. The upper member is loaded with upper contacts with contacting portions arranged on an upper surface of the mating portion and a shielding plate is located between the upper and lower surface of the upper member. The lower member is loaded with lower contacts with contacting portions extending beyond a front edge of the lower insulating member and arranged on the lower surface of the mating tongue. The assembled base portion and the lower member is received in the receiving cavity of the insulating bracket and the mating portion extends beyond a front face of the insulating bracket and surrounding by the metallic shell to define a mating cavity thereamong.