SBI Securities Vs Tradingo NRI Account Comparison

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.

• Simple brokerage model.
• Allows Equity Stocks investment using a non-PIS account.
• Allows linking the trading account with any NRI bank account opened with a designated bank in India.
• Offers to trade via mobile app, website, or trading terminal.

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.

• Only offers a 2-in-1 account which increases the paperwork to open separate NRI bank account with other banks.
• Higher Brokerage charges for non-PIS account.
• Clients need to pay to avail of research services.

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.

Tradingo is a discount broker that offers 2-in-1 account services to NRI at ultra-low-cost brokerage charges. You can link or open an NRI bank account with any designated bank of your choice. Tradingo also offers advanced trading platforms to NRI to trade via mobile, web, or desktop software.