5paisa Brokerage Charges — Complete Breakdown
All charges as of 2025. Data sourced from 5paisa's official documentation.
| Segment | Brokerage | STT | Txn Charges | Stamp Duty | GST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity Delivery | ₹20 or 0.05% | 0.1% (buy + sell) | NSE: 0.00297% | BSE: 0.00375% | 0.015% (buy only) | 18% on brokerage + txn |
| Equity Intraday | ₹20 per executed order | 0.025% (sell only) | NSE: 0.00297% | BSE: 0.00375% | 0.003% (buy only) | 18% on brokerage + txn |
| F&O — Futures | ₹20 per executed order | 0.02% (sell only) | NSE: 0.000188% | BSE: 0.000188% | 0.002% (buy only) | 18% on brokerage + txn |
| F&O — Options | ₹20 per executed order | 0.1% on premium (sell) | NSE: 0.0495% on premium | 0.003% (buy only) | 18% on brokerage + txn |
| Commodity | ₹20 flat or 0.05% | Nil | MCX: 0.0021% | 0.002% | 18% |
5paisa Account Charges & Fees
Account Opening
Free
Demat AMC (Annual)
₹300/year
Think2Invest Rating
3.5 / 5.0
Broker Type
Discount Broker
5paisa — Pros & Cons
✅ What 5paisa does well
- Flat ₹20 per trade — simple pricing
- Free research reports with account
- Mutual funds, US stocks, IPO available
- Robot trading (algo) supported
- Free account opening
❌ Limitations to know
- Delivery not free (₹20 per trade)
- Platform UI less polished than peers
- ₹300/year Demat AMC
- Customer support can be slow
- Less popular — smaller community
5paisa Trading Platforms
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5paisa Web
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5paisa App
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Trade Station (advanced)
5paisa Brokerage — Frequently Asked Questions
5paisa charges ₹20 flat or 0.05% whichever is lower for equity delivery trades.
5paisa charges ₹20 flat per executed order for intraday equity trades. This applies regardless of trade value.
Yes. In addition to brokerage, every trade attracts: STT (Securities Transaction Tax) levied by the government, exchange transaction charges from NSE/BSE, 18% GST on brokerage + exchange charges, SEBI turnover charges (₹10/crore), and stamp duty on the buy side.
5paisa charges ₹300 per year as Demat Account Maintenance Charges (AMC).
5paisa is a discount broker. It charges a flat low fee (₹20/trade) with no advisory or research services. Best suited for self-directed investors.