

If you are confused
about why you should open a demat and trading account at Zerodha, then here are
top reasons:
Here are the
documents required to open a demat and trading account at Zerodha. I will
recommend keeping soft copies of all these documents ready before you apply for
opening the accounts as you’ve to upload them during the account opening
process:
*Optional– Income proof: It is mandatory to
submit income proof if you wish to trade in Futures and options – Equity,
Commodity, and Currency. You can submit Form-16, IT acknowledgment copy, 6-month
Bank statement or your latest salary slip as proof. Anyways,
ignore this document if you are planning to invest only in just stocks, and not
in derivatives, commodity or currency.
Here are the
account opening charges at Zerodha
(Note: This is
the Revised account opening charges updated in December 2019 by Zerodha)
If you want to
trade in both equity and commodity, then you need to pay an account opening
charge of Rs 200+Rs 100 = Rs 300. However, if you want to trade just in equity
(stocks), then you need to pay the charge of Rs 200 only.
Using the online
method, you can open your account with Zerodha within 15 minutes, if you have
all the required documents.
In the online
method, to complete the eSign process, you will have to authenticate it with an
OTP. So, make sure you have the number that is linked to your Aadhaar. If not,
you will not be able to complete the process. If the number linked to your
Aadhaar is inactive, or if you don’t have any number linked, then you can visit
your nearest Aadhaar Seva Kendra to get it updated.
The first step is to signup using your mobile
number and verifying the OTP. Then you’ll be required to enter your PAN, bank
account, Aadhar verification, and personal details to continue with the signup.
Click here to go on account opening page of
Zerodha
Besides,
if you face any difficulties while opening an account online, you could contact
at – 8737 012345
Now that you’ve
got a basic idea of how to open your account at Zerodha online and what are the
docs/things required, next, let me give you a detailed step-by-step explanation
of the process:
Step 1: Go to the Zerodha account opening page on your browser.
Step 2: Enter your mobile number to sign-up.
You’ll receive an instant OTP to verify the mobile number.
Step 3: Enter your full name and email id. Please
enter your email address correctly as you’ll again receive an OTP to verify
your email id. This is the same email where you’ll receive all your future
correspondence from Zerodha. Enter the OTP that you’ve received on your email
to verify your email address.
Step 4: Next, enter your PAN and date of birth (DOB)
details in the field provided.
Step 5: Complete the account opening payment.
For equity– you’ve to pay Rs 200 and
for commodity, the charge is Rs 100. You can complete the payment
through UPI or Net-banking/Card payment.
Tick the checkboxes according to your requirement
and click on ‘Pay & Continue’ button. Make sure to uncheck the commodity
account, if you’re not planning to trade in it and save Rs 100.
After payment, you will see the Congratulations
message displayed on the screen and receive an email regarding the payment
confirmation.
Step 6: After completing the payment, it will ask your
Aadhar details
Step 8: Once your Aadhar verification is complete, a new screen
will come displaying “Let’s finish the application”. Here, you need to fill up
more details starting by filling up Bank Details i.e. your bank account number,
bank name and branch’s IFSC Code.
Below that, you
have to fill some details like Marital status, Father’s first name, Father’s
last name, etc. After entering the details, click ‘CONTINUE’
Step 9: Next is IPV Verification over webcam/phone.
IPV or
In-person-verification is a process where a depository participant in personal
verifies documents and other details as per the law by SEBI. It is compulsory
for every investor to go through the in-person verification process
before opening a demat and trading account.
Here, they’ll
display an OTP on the screen. You need to write down this OTP show on a piece
of paper or your smartphone. Then, hold the piece of paper/ mobile phone with
the code in front of your mobile phone/ webcam.
Click on “Start
IPV”, then click on “Take Video” and finally on “SAVE IPV”.
Step 10: Next, you will have to Digitally sign the application with
Aadhaar (mobile OTP) .
Step 11: Upload scanned copy of the documents: Bank Account Proof, your
current signature, PAN. Income Proof is optional & only required if you
want to trade Futures & Options, currency, and commodity.
Step 12: Next, it’s time to eSign. Click on ‘eSign Equity’ button
and proceed to the next step. Enter the ‘Security Code’ received on your
registered Mobile no/Email and click on ‘submit’.
Step 13: In the next window, enter your Aadhaar number, tick the
checkbox and click on ‘Request OTP’ button. Here, enter the OTP number received
on your mobile. With this the eSign process for Equity is complete.
Note: If you also opted for
commodity trading account, repeat the same process by clicking on ‘eSign
commodity’ as shown in ‘Step 12 ‘.
Step 14: Once you’ve completed the application sign up, you will have to
download the Demat POA (Power of attorney) form, fill it up & send it to
the address mentioned below.
Zerodha,
#153/154 4th Cross Dollars Colony,
Opp. Clarence Public School,
J.P Nagar 4th Phase,
Bangalore – 560078
Besides,
here are the complete instructions on how to fill the POA form.
Note: Although
you can start trading from the day you receive your client-id and password,
nevertheless, do send the POA and nomination documents as soon as possible. If
your POA has not been received by Zerodha, then you won’t be able to sell the
stocks (however, you will be able to buy stocks). Hence, do fill and send the
documents as soon as you can.
I will recommend
you to have a demat account. Zerodha is working towards the Digital India
initiative and you should be a part of it too. Online methods seem to have too
many steps but, they do not take too long. Once you’ve started the application
form, you can build a flow and complete the form within 15-20 minutes.
That’s all.
These are the steps to open a demat and trading account at Zerodha. I hope this
post is useful to the readers.
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