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SBI Securities Vs Prostocks NRI Account Comparison

The side-by-side comparison of SBI Securities and Prostocks NRI Account. Compare SBI Securities Vs Prostocks NRI Account brokerage charges, exposure margin, demat account and AMC. Read Prostocks and SBI Securities NRI Account reviews.

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SBI Securities Vs Prostocks

 SBI SecuritiesProstocks
 
 SBI Securities LogoProstocks Logo
About the BrokerState Bank of India (SBI) offers a range of trading and investment services to NRIs through an NRI 3 in 1 account. The account helps NRIs to trade and invest in Equity, Derivatives, Mutual Funds, Depository services, and a variety of Third Party Dist...Know more about SBI Securities LtdProstocks is a flat-fee discount stock broker offering online investing and trading services to Resident and NRI Investors. It offers a 2-in-1 account, combining trading and demat account, to NRIs to trade across equity, derivatives, mutual funds, an...Know more about Prostocks
Account TypeNRI AccountNRI Account
Special Offer

Zerodha (Flat Rs 20 Per Trade)

Special Offer - Invest brokerage-free Equity Delivery and Direct Mutual Funds (truly no brokerage). Pay flat Rs 20 per trade for Intra-day and F&O. Open Instant Account and start trading today.

Special Offer: Pay Rs 899 per month for unlimited trading or flat Rs 15 per Trade + Brokerage-Free Equity Delivery + Lifetime Free AMC Demat Account. Open FREE Instant Demat Account and start trading today.

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SBI Securities Vs Prostocks Charges

 SBI SecuritiesProstocks
NRI Account Opening Fees₹2500₹0
NRI Account AMC₹0₹0
NRI Demat Account Opening FeesRs 0Rs 0 (Free)
NRI Demat Account AMCRs 0Rs 0 (Lifetime Zero AMC)
PIS Account AMC₹900NA
RBI approval for PIS (One time)₹500 + GST₹500 + GST
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SBI Securities Vs Prostocks NRI Account Brokerage Comparison

Account TypeSBI Securities NRI AccountProstocks NRI Account
Equity Delivery0.75%₹40 per executed order
Equity Futures₹40 per executed order
Equity Options₹40 per executed order
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Other Charges

Contract Note Reporting Charges₹0NA
Other Brokerage Charges
TDS Charges on Long Term Gain (Holding > 365 Days)11.96%11.96%
TDS Charges on Short Term Gain (Holding <= 365 Days)17.94%17.94%
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SBI Securities Vs Prostocks NRI Account Taxes/Fees

 SBI SecuritiesProstocks
Securities Transaction Tax (STT)
  • Equity Intraday: 0.025% (on Sell trade)
  • Equity Delivery: 0.1% (on Buy and Sell)
  • Equity Futures: 0.01% (on Sell trade)
  • Equity Options: 0.05% (on Sell trade premium) or 0.125% (on exercised options)
  • Equity Intraday: 0.025% (on Sell trade)
  • Equity Delivery: 0.1% (on Buy and Sell)
  • Equity Futures: 0.01% (on Sell trade)
  • Equity Options: 0.05% (on Sell trade premium) or 0.125% (on exercised options)
Exchange Transaction ChargesCheck Exchange Transaction Fee
SEBI Charges0.00005% (₹5/Crore)0.00005% (₹5/Crore)
Goods and Services Tax (GST)18% on (brokerage + transaction charges)18% on (brokerage + transaction charges)
Stamp Duty0.01% on delivery based turnover and 0.002% on non-delivery based turnover.0.01% on delivery based turnover and 0.002% on non-delivery based turnover.

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SBI Securities Vs Prostocks NRI Account Margin

 SBI Securities MarginProstocks Margin
Equity Delivery1x1x
Equity Futures1x1x
Equity Options1x1x

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.


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SBI Securities and Prostocks NRI Account Features

 SBI SecuritiesProstocks
3-in-1 AccountYesNo
Automated TradingNoYes
Free Research And TipsYesNo
Other FeaturesTrading API, GTC & AMO orders
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SBI Securities Vs Prostocks NRI Account Review

 SBI Securities ReviewProstocks Review
 165 Customer Reviews    Rate SBI Securities42 Customer Reviews    Rate Prostocks
FeesRated 3.0 starsRated 4.5 stars
BrokerageRated 2.6 starsRated 4.2 stars
Trading PlatformRated 2.6 starsRated 2.9 stars
Customer ServiceRated 2.7 starsRated 3.2 stars
Overall RatingRated 2.5 starsRated 3.2 stars
Broker RatingSBI Securities is Rated 2.5 / 5 based on 165 customer reviewsProstocks is Rated 3.2 / 5 based on 42 customer reviews
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 SBI Securities EnquireSBI Securities Enquire
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Invest brokerage-free Equity Delivery and Direct Mutual Funds (truly no brokerage). Pay flat Rs 20 per trade for Intra-day and F&O. Open Instant Account and start trading today.
Pay Rs 899 per month for unlimited trading or flat Rs 15 per Trade + Brokerage-Free Equity Delivery + Lifetime Free AMC Demat Account. Open FREE Instant Demat Account and start trading today.
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SBI Securities Vs Prostocks NRI Investment Options

 SBI SecuritiesProstocks
StocksYesYes
Initial Public Offers (IPO)YesYes
Mutual FundsYesYes
Other Investment OptionsDerivatives, FD

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SBI Securities Vs Prostocks NRI Customer Service

 SBI SecuritiesProstocks
Customer Care Number+91 22 6153 6900+91 88503 17671, +91 22 6243 4343, +91 22 3811 011
Customer Care Emailnri@sbicapsec.comsales@prostocks.com
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SBI Securities Vs Prostocks Order Type Offered for NRI Account

 SBI SecuritiesProstocks
Bracket OrderYesYes
Cover OrderYesYes
After Market Order (AMO)YesYes
Good Till Cancelled (GTC)NoYes

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SBI Securities Vs Prostocks - NRI Account Advantages and Disadvantages

 SBI SecuritiesProstocks
Pros
  1. The largest bank in India with the highest number of branches.
  2. Offer 3 in 1 account for convenient online trading
  3. Free expert recommendations on trading & investments
  4. Assistance from Relationship Managers
  5. SBI securities NRI opening fees are lowest among full-service brokers.
  6. Mutual fund services are available to NRIs who don't have a trading account.
  • ProStocks is the most popular broker for NRI Trading Account.
  • Prostocks charges a flat fee of Rs 40 per trade which is the cheapest fee charged by any broker in India.
  • No minimum deposit or funds are required.
  • GTC (Good Till Cancel) and AMO (After Market Order) are available.
  • Advance order types like BO, CO, OCO, etc are available.
  • Mutual Funds, Equity SIP, and IPO is available.
  • Trading APIs are available at flat Rs 1000 per month.
  • Demat and Trading accounts at Prostocks are lifetime AMC free.
  • NRI customer doesn't require a separate Custodial Account to trade in Equity F&O. CP code no longer mandatory for NRo trading in futures and options .
Cons
  1. Only Equity-based mutual funds are available for online investment. For other types of Mutual Funds, NRIs can only apply using a physical form.
  2. The brokerage rates are higher when compared with discount brokers like Zerodha and Prostocks.
  3. Doesn't offer Good-till canceled (GTC) order.
  • Doesn't offer a 3-in-1 account. An NRI has to open an NRI Bank Account before opening a trading and demat account.
Conclusion

SBI has one of the largest branch networks among Indian banks in the world. This helps NRIs in availing in-person services on their country or city of residence. The brokerage rates charged by the company are competitive among full-service brokers. The 3-in-1 account, online trading, free research and advisory, Mutual Fund, FD and IPO investment make them attractive to most NRIs.

Prostocks offer online trading service at the cheapest brokerage rate to the NRIs. It has partnerships with 5 popular banks in India to offer NRI trading. The free account opening and AMC free demat & trading account is an added advantage for the NRI customers. Prostocks doesn't provide research and advisory service. It suits well for frequent traders who execute 100's of trades daily.

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  Special Offer - Free Equity Delivery and Mutual Funds

  • Brokerage-free equity delivery trades.
  • Brokerage-free Direct Mutual Fund.
  • Pay ₹20 per trade for Intraday & F&O.
  • The best trading platform in India.

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ProstocksSpecial Offer

Unlimited Monthly Trading @ Rs 899

  • Monthly unlimited trading plan @ Rs 899.
  • Or Rs 0 Eq Delivery Brokerage and Flat Rs 15 per trade for Intraday & F&O +
  • Lifetime Free AMC Demat Account +
  • API for algo trading.

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