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Why Open Demat account with 5paisa?
- Offers paperless Transactions,
- Offers Real-Time Updates and
- Ability to Trade Stocks,
- To Trade in Future & Option,
- To Invest in Mutual Funds.
Steps to Open Demat Account with 5paisa
- Visit the 5paisa Website or Download the App.
- Register Your Mobile Number and Email ID.
- Provide PAN and Date of Birth.
- Complete KYC Verification.
- Enter Bank and Personal Details.
- Upload a Live Selfie and Signature.
Documents Required for Opening a Demat Account With 5paisa
Opening a Demat account is a simple process but requires certain documents for verification and regulatory compliance:
- Proof of Identity: PAN, Aadhaar, passport, voter ID, or a driving license
- Proof of Address: Aadhaar, passport, voter ID, driving license, utility bills, or a recent bank statement
- Bank Account Proof: Canceled cheque, bank statement, or passbook
- Photographs: Recent passport-sized photographs
- Income Proof (if planning to trade in derivatives): Salary slips, ITR, or bank statement
You can also open your Demat Account with 5paisa!
- A 5paisa Demat account offers a cost-effective and hassle-free way to manage your investments
- No account opening fees
- Low trading charges
- Trade across multiple asset classes with ease
Start Your Investment Journey with 5paisa
Getting started with investing can feel intimidating, but 5paisa makes it straightforward and convenient. The platform offers a range of options, including stocks, mutual funds, bonds, and ETFs, all accessible through a simple online interface. Whether you’re new to investing or have some experience, 5paisa allows you to manage your portfolio and keep track of your investments in one place. Take the first step towards building your financial future today and start investing with ease.
Frequently Asked Questions
A demat account securely stores shares and securities in electronic form, eliminating risks of physical certificates like theft or damage. It streamlines buying, selling, and holding investments.
With 5paisa, you can open a demat account within 5 minutes in a fully online process.
Any individual can open a demat account, subject to providing required identification and documents like PAN, Aadhaar, and bank details.
No, demat accounts in India can only be opened in a single name. However, nomination facilities are available to designate a beneficiary.
Brokerage costs for F&O trading vary by broker. 5paisa offers F&O trading at a flat fee of ₹20 per order.
Yes, 5paisa offers margin against shares via pledging. Visit our list of approved securities for collateral to find the full list of stock you can pledge for margin
Yes, you can open multiple demat accounts with 5paisa.
5paisa demat account annual maintenance charge (AMC) is ₹25 + GST per month.
Account opening charges with 5paisa is 0.
Dematerialisation converts physical share certificates into electronic format stored in a demat account, ensuring security and ease of transaction.
Yes, securities in a demat account can be transferred to another account via Delivery Instruction Slip (DIS) or online platforms like CDSL Easi.
Log in to the 5paisa web platform or mobile app, navigate to your demat section, and view detailed holdings and balance on the funds page.
There is no cost involved in opening a demat account with 5paisa.
You can withdraw money if free cash is available in the funds section on 5paisa, or else one can sell holdings to free up cash and withdraw the same.
Yes, nomination facilities allow account holders to nominate a beneficiary who inherits securities in case of unforeseen circumstances.
A demat account holds shares, mutual funds, ETFs, government securities, and commodities.
DPs are intermediaries between investors and depositories like NSDL/CDSL, providing services like account opening, transaction processing, and securities management.
Yes, linking your Demat account with a trading account is essential. It allows you to buy and sell securities, with purchased shares credited to your Demat and sold shares settled seamlessly.
Yes, opening a Demat account online is safe if you use a registered depository participant like 5paisa. Secure platforms follow strict KYC and encryption protocols to protect your personal and financial information.
Yes, shares can be transferred from one Demat account to another using the inter-depository or intra-depository transfer process, either online or through submission of physical delivery instructions.
If a Demat account remains inactive, it won’t affect your holdings. However, inactivity may incur nominal maintenance charges, and you may need to update KYC or account details before resuming transactions.
Yes, as per Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) rules, adding a nominee or submitting a declaration to opt-out of nomination is compulsory for all Demat account holders, whether holding accounts singly or jointly.