5paisa Vs HDFC Securities NRI Account Comparison

1x margin means Full SPAN + Exposure margins defined by the exchange across Equity and Derivatives (Equity F&O, currency and commodity) segments. This means the broker does not offer any additional leverage.

1. Offers 3-in-1 NRI account for trading and investment.
2. A subsidiary of renowned HDFC Bank.
3. Offers online mutual fund facility through 'Digify'', a digital mutual fund platform.
4. Offers AMO and GTC order facility.
5. Research team offers trading and investment recommendations.
6. Assistance from Relationship Managers.
7. Offers loan facility against securities held in NRI demat account.

• 5paisa does not offer NRI trading and demat account.

1. Brokerage charges are very high in comparison to discount brokers like Zerodha.
2. Doesn't offer online trading to USA and Canada based NRIs.

5paisa, the 2nd largest discount stock broker in India, doesn't offer services to NRI customer. If you are an NRI and looking for an online discount broker for investing in India, you should consider Zerodha or ProStocks.

If you recently become an NRI and have a resident account with 5paisa, you have to close it and open a new account with another broker who offers NRI services.

HDFC is a good choice for NRIs to trade and invest in stocks, mutual funds and other investment products in India. Barring NRIs from the USA and Canada, it offers a convenient way to invest online. HDFC is a full-service broker offering services like RM, NRI support desk, free research, and tips, etc., to help NRIs take informed trading decisions. It also offers loan against securities held in the demat accounts. The GTC and AMO order helps NRIs in placing orders as per their convenience.