About 5paisa
5paisa.com is a leading online stockbroker offering discount brokerage services to retail investors in India. 5paisa Capital Ltd is a publicly traded and professionally managed company promoted by IIFL founders. As of August 2025, 5paisa has over 3.85 lakh active traders, according to data from NSE.
5paisa offers online trading in equity on BSE and NSE and commodity trading under MCX. It is a flat... 
About SBI Securities
SBI Securities Ltd is the stock broking arm of the State Bank Group and a 100% subsidiary of SBI Capital Markets Ltd. SBI Securities is a full-service stock broker. Founded in 2006, the company's services include Institution Equity, Retail Equity, Derivatives, Broking, Depository services and Third Party Distribution products. They also provide online trading services to investors & traders.
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Incorporated in 1996, 5paisa is a Discount Broker. It offers trading at NSE, BSE. It has 1 branches across India. Incorporated in 2001, SBI Securities is a Full Service Broker. It offers trading at BSE, NSE. It has 117 branches across India.
| 5paisa | SBI Securities | |
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| Type of Broker | Discount Broker | Full Service Broker |
| Exchnage Membership | NSE, BSE | BSE, NSE |
| Year of Incorporation | 1996 | 2001 |
| Number of Branches | 1 | 117 |
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5paisa trading account opening charges is Rs 0 (Free) while SBI Securities account opening changes is Rs 0. 5paisa Demat Account AMC Charges is Rs 300 (₹75 charged quarterly) and SBI Securities Demat Account AMC Charges is Rs 0.
| 5paisa | SBI Securities | |
|---|---|---|
| Trading Account Opening Charges | Rs 0 (Free) | Rs 0 |
| Trading Account AMC Charges | Rs 0 (Free) | Rs 0 |
| Demat Account Opening Charges | Rs 0 (Free) | Rs 0 |
| Demat Account AMC Charges | Rs 300 (₹75 charged quarterly) | Rs 0 |
5paisa brokerage charges for equity is Rs 20 per executed order and intraday is Rs 20 per executed order whereas SBI Securities brokerage charges for equity is 0.50% and intraday is Rs 20 per order.
| Account Type | 5paisa Regular Account Plan | SBI Securities Suvidha |
|---|---|---|
| Fixed Charges | NA | |
| Equity Delivery | Rs 20 per executed order | 0.50% |
| Equity Intraday | Rs 20 per executed order | Rs 20 per order |
| Equity Futures | Rs 20 per executed order | 0.05% |
| Equity Options | Rs 20 per executed order | Rs 50 per lot (sell and buy side) |
| Currency Futures | Rs 20 per executed order | Rs 20 per lot |
| Currency Options | Rs 20 per executed order | Rs 20 per lot |
| Commodity Futures | Rs 20 per executed order | 0.05% |
| Commodity Options | Rs 20 per executed order | Rs 50 (sell and buy side) |
| Special Offer | Special Offer: FREE Account Opening (Rs 650 waived) + Brokerage-free Mutual Funds + Trade at flat Rs 20 per order. Open Instant Account with 5paisa and start trading today. | 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. |
| Minimum Brokerage | Rs 20 per trade | Rs 0.05 for Cash, Rs 0.01 Future |
| Other Charges | ||
| Call & Trade Charges | Additional ₹20 per order + GST | Free |
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5paisa margin for intraday trading is up to 20% of the trade value (5x leverage) based on the stock whereas the SBI Securities margin for intraday cash is also up to 20% of the trade value (5x leverage) based on the stock.
| 5paisa | SBI Securities | |
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| Equity Delivery | 100% of trade value (1x leverage) | 100% of trade value (1x leverage) |
| Equity Intraday | Up to 20% of trade value (5x leverage) | Up to 20% of trade value (5x leverage) |
| F&O (Eq, Curr, Comm) | 100% of NRML margin (Span + Exposure) (1x leverage) | 100% of NRML margin (Span + Exposure) (1x leverage) |
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The trading platforms offered 5paisa include 5paisa Trade Station (Web, Mobile App and EXE). SBI Securities offers SBI Smart Web, SBI Smart Mobile trading software.
| 5paisa | SBI Securities | |
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| Margin Trading Funding | | |
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| Trading Platform | 5paisa Trade Station (Web, Mobile App and EXE) | SBI Smart Web, SBI Smart Mobile |
| Intraday Square-off Time | Optimum Plan: 3:10 PM, Platinum Plan: 3:20 PM | 2:45 PM |
| Trading In SME Shares Allowed? | | |
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5paisa is rated of 5 based on 97 customer reviews whereas SBI Securities is rated of 5 based on 165 customer reviews.
| 5paisa | SBI Securities | |
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97 Customer Reviews  | 165 Customer Reviews | |
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| Broker Rating | 5paisa is Rated 2.6 / 5 based on 97 customer reviews | SBI Securities is Rated 2.5 / 5 based on 165 customer reviews |
| 5paisa | SBI Securities | |
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| Contact Broker | FREE Account Opening (Rs 650 waived) + Brokerage-free Mutual Funds + Trade at flat Rs 20 per order. Open Instant Account with 5paisa and start trading today. | 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. |
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| Buy Today Sell Tomorrow (BTST) | | |
| Sell Today Buy Tomorrow (STBT) | | |
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| Good Till Cancelled (GTC) | | |
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| Promo / Offers | 5paisa Special Offer5paisa.com Limited Time Offer - Free Account Opening (Rs 650 waived)Open 5Paisa Trading Account and get Free Trading, Demat and Mutual Fund Account + FREE 1st year Demat AMC + Trade at flat Rs 20 per order. Open Online Account Now! and start trading today. | Zerodha (India's Best & No. 1 Broker)Special Offer - Free Equity Delivery and Mutual Funds
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