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Zerodha NRI Account Review
Last updated August 22, 2026
This IPO News reference page covers “Zerodha NRI Account Review”. The page is organized around key features of zerodha nri account, charges and fees associated with zerodha nri account, 1. zerodha nri account opening charges, 2. zerodha nri annual maintenance charges, 3. zerodha nri trading costs and brokerage charges. IPO News presents the structured facts and tables in its own layout and wording.
Topics Covered
- Key Features of Zerodha NRI Account
- Charges and Fees associated with Zerodha NRI Account
- 1. Zerodha NRI Account Opening Charges
- 2. Zerodha NRI Annual Maintenance charges
- 3. Zerodha NRI Trading costs and Brokerage charges
- Zerodha NRI Account Opening – Eligibility, Types and Process
- 1. Are You Eligible to Open Zerodha NRI Account?
- 2. Zerodha NRE PIS or NRO-Non-PIS Trading and Demat account
- How to open NRI Demat account in Zerodha (Step-by-step Guide):
- Zerodha NRI Account Opening Documents
- Segments available for Zerodha NRI Trading
- Zerodha NRI IPO Apply
- Zerodha NRI Mutual Funds
- Zerodha NRI Trading Platforms
- Zerodha NRI Trading Account Cons
- Zerodha NRI Customer Care
- Final Verdict
- Compare Stock Brokers Side-by-Side
- Frequently Asked Questions
- 1. Can NRI apply for IPO with Zerodha?−
- 2. Can I open NRI Zerodha Demat account Online?+
- 3. What are the documents required to open Zerodha NRI trading and Demat Account?+
- 4. What is Zerodha NRI account opening charges?+
- 5. Can I move my existing resident trading account to NRI trading account?+
- 6. What is Zerodha NRI trading brokerage charges?+
- 7. How to open Zerodha NRI Demat Account?+
- 8. Can NRIs place GTT order in Zerodha?+
- 9. Does Zerodha allows NRI commodity and currency trading?+
- 10. Can NRI invest in mutual funds with Zerodha coin?+
- 11. Is Zerodha good for NRI trading?+
Key Facts
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- Important Update: Zerodha NRI brokerage charges on non-PIS account to Rs 50 or 0.5% whichever is lower.
- Investment Options: Invest in stocks (NSE and BSE), mutual funds, and trade in equity futures and options.
- Zerodha charges Rs 500 as NRI demat and trading account opening fee. It is a one-time fee charged, when you open an NRI trading account in Zerodha.
- Online NRI form filing: Pay Rs 500 account opening fee online.
- Offline NRI form filling: Send the duly filled NRI account opening form along with Rs 500 cheque and other documents to Zerodha’s office
- Zerodha account maintenance charge (AMC) is Rs 500 on NRI demat account.
- Total NRI Demat AMC: Rs 500 + 18% GST = Rs 590 (Annually)
- Quarterly AMC for NRI: Rs 125 + 18% GST
- NRI Status: You must hold legal NRI status, as per Indian Income Tax Act, any person who stays outside India for a minimum of 182 days in a fiscal year is considered as an NRI.
- 1. Zerodha NRE PIS Trading Account
- 2. Zerodha NRI Repatriable Demat account
- 1. Zerodha NRO Non-PIS Trading Account
- 2. Zerodha Non-Repatriable Demat account
- Pay Rs 500 NRI account opening fee.
- Webcam IPV: Write the 4-digit code displayed on a paper and hold it in front of web cam.
- Zerodha team will review it within 48 working hours.
- Income Proof: Latest salary slip, Form-16 or ITR acknowledgement, or net worth certificate
- Indian and Overseas Address proof: A copy of Indian and overseas address proof i.e., License, utility bills, bank statement, etc.
- Buy direct MFs of 40+ fund houses
- Zerodha does not offer NRI 3-in-1 account opening.
- Zerodha currently supports only 5 banks (HDFC, Axis, InusInd, IDFC First, and Yes Bank) for PIS trading account.
- Notarized Overseas address proof – Copy of Driving License/Foreign Passport/Utility Bills/Bank Statement (not more than 2 months)/Notarized copy of rent agreement/Leave & License agreement/ Sale Deed
- Zerodha charges Rs 500 NRI account opening fee and Rs 500 as account maintenance charges on NRI demat account.
- For a Non-PIS account, the brokerage charge for equity is 0.5% or 100Rs per executed order whichever is lower.
- For a PIS account, the brokerage charge for equity is 0.5% or 200Rs whichever is lower.
- For futures and options, the brokerage charge is 100 Rs. The govt taxes and charges will be applicable as any Resident Indian account.
- NRIs can open a Zerodha 2-in-1 account, a Demat and trading account, and start online trading in equity delivery and futures & options.
- Pay account opening fee: Rs 500
- Open NRI 2-in-1 account; Demat and Trading account
Data Tables
| Segment |
Brokerage> |
| Equity Delivery charges (PIS account) |
0.5% or ₹200, whichever is lower (per executed order) |
| Equity Delivery brokerage charges (Non-PIS account) |
0.5% or ₹50, whichever is lower (per executed order) |
| Equity Futures Brokerage |
Flat Rs. 100 per order |
| Equity Options Brokerage |
Flat Rs. 100 per order |
| NRI F&O clearing charges* |
Futures: Rs 150 per crore (monthly)Options: Rs 1,500 per crore (monthly) |
| Particulars |
NRI Trading Segments |
| Equity Delivery |
Yes |
| Equity Intraday |
No |
| Equity futures & options |
Yes |
| Commodity trading (MCX) |
No |
| Currency trading |
No |
| IPO |
Yes |
| Mutual Funds |
Yes |
| Zerodha NRI Help desk |
91 80 4718 1888 |
| Zerodha NRI Customer support email |
[email protected] |
| Feature |
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| Plan Name |
Rs 20 Plan |
Rs 20 Plan |
Rs 20 Plan |
| Overall Rating |
★ 4.5 |
★ 4.5 |
★ 4 |
| Equity Delivery |
Free |
0.1% or Rs 20 |
Flat Fee Rs 20 |
| Intraday |
0.03% or Rs 20 |
0.03% or Rs 20 |
Flat Fee Rs 20 |
| Account Opening |
Free |
Free |
Free |
| AMC (Annual) |
Rs 300 PA (Free for 1st year) |
Rs 240 PA |
Rs 300 PA |
| Max Brokerage |
Rs 20 |
Rs 20 |
Rs 20 |
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