5paisa review
Cost-conscious traders who want flat ₹20 across all segments in one no-frills app, and don't need free delivery. Charges verified as of Jun 2026.
By NexMaxo Editorial Team · Charges verified Jun 2026 · standard published equity plan
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5paisa charges at a glance
Open account- Equity delivery
- ₹20 flat per order
- Intraday
- ₹20 flat per order
- DP sell / scrip
- ₹14.75
- Account opening
- ₹0
- Demat AMC
- ₹300/yr (₹75/quarter)
- Type
- Discount
Platforms: 5paisa app, Trade Station (web), Trader Terminal (desktop), FnO 360, Xstream API
Pros & cons
- Flat ₹20 per order on equity delivery, intraday, F&O, commodity and currency — simple and low
- Zero account-opening fee; mutual-fund (direct/regular) and IPO applications are free
- Broad segment coverage on one platform (equity, F&O, MCX, currency, MF, IPOs) plus an Xstream API
- Optional subscription packs (Power Investor ₹599/mo ~₹10/order, Ultra Trader ₹1199/mo ₹0 delivery) for high-volume users
- Equity delivery is NOT free on the default plan — ₹20 per order
- Demat AMC of ₹300/yr (₹75/quarter) on the standard plan
- Call & Trade and margin-shortfall orders carry a ₹20 + GST charge per order
- Support quality is frequently criticised and branch presence is limited; lowest rates need paid monthly packs
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5paisa — FAQs
As of Jun 2026, 5paisa charges ₹20 flat per order on equity delivery and ₹20 flat per order on intraday, plus a DP charge of ₹14.75 per scrip on every delivery sell. Statutory charges (STT, exchange, SEBI, stamp duty, GST) are the same across all brokers. Confirm current rates on the official charges page.
Yes — 5paisa charges ₹20 flat per order on equity delivery, unlike zero-delivery brokers such as Zerodha and Dhan. A per-scrip DP charge of ₹14.75 also applies on every delivery sell.
₹300/yr (₹75/quarter); BSDA option for small holdings. AMC is a recurring fee to keep your demat account active; a BSDA (Basic Services Demat Account) can reduce it to ₹0 for small holdings. Confirm the current AMC on the broker's site.
5paisa is a SEBI-registered broker and exchange member. Your shares aren't held by the broker — they sit in your name with the depositories (CDSL/NSDL), so they're protected even if the broker has issues. Keep your login secure and verify holdings in your CDSL/NSDL statement.
This is an informational review of published charges, not investment advice or a recommendation to open an account. Charges are the standard equity plan verified as of Jun 2026; brokers change pricing and run promotions, so confirm current rates on the official charges page before opening. Investing carries market risk.