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Zerodha Account Opening 2026
India's largest discount broker — ₹0 equity delivery, flat ₹20 intraday/F&O and the clean, reliable Kite platform.
Discount Broker Clients: ~1.6 crore Since 2010 NSE · BSE · MCX
4.5/5
How to open a Zerodha account
Zerodha account opening is 100% online and paperless using Aadhaar-based eKYC. If your Aadhaar is linked to your mobile number, the whole process takes about 10–15 minutes and the account is typically activated within 24–48 working hours.
Charges
| Account | Opening charge |
|---|---|
| Equity + F&O | ₹200 (one-time) |
| Equity + F&O + Commodity | ₹300 (one-time) |
| Trading AMC | ₹0 (Free) |
| Demat AMC | ₹300 + GST per year |
Documents required
| Purpose | Accepted documents |
|---|---|
| Identity | PAN card (mandatory) |
| Address & KYC | Aadhaar linked to mobile (for eKYC) |
| Bank proof | Cancelled cheque or bank statement |
| Signature | Scan / photo on white paper |
| Income proof (F&O only) | Bank statement, salary slip, ITR or holding statement |
Steps
- Sign up on Zerodha with your mobile number and email and verify with OTP.
- Enter your PAN and date of birth.
- Complete Aadhaar eKYC via DigiLocker and add your bank details.
- Upload your signature and (for F&O) income proof; complete webcam IPV.
- E-sign the application with an Aadhaar OTP. Start trading on Kite once activated.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Zerodha charges a one-time ₹200 for an equity + F&O account, or ₹300 if you add commodity (MCX). Demat and trading account AMC on the trading side is free; demat AMC is ₹300 per year.
With Aadhaar-based eKYC, the online process takes about 10–15 minutes and the account is usually activated within 24–48 working hours after verification.
PAN card, Aadhaar (linked to your mobile for eKYC), a bank proof (cancelled cheque or statement), your signature, and income proof if you want to activate F&O.