About Kotak Neo
Incorporated in 1994, Kotak Neo is a full-service stock broker offering 3-in-1 account (Bank + Trading + Demat Account) to retail investors in India. It offers investment in equities, derivatives (equities, commodities, currency) and mutual funds. It also offers services like Research SMS, margin trading, depository services and third-party products like insurance. The company also provides d... 
About Paytm Money
Established in 2017, Paytm Money is a prominent Indian wealth management platform that leverages technology to streamline investment processes. It facilitates investments across a broad spectrum of assets, including equities, F&O, mutual funds, SIPs, IPOs, NPS, and debt instruments, offering a user-friendly experience.
Paytm Money operates as a SEBI-registered stockbroker and Investment Adviso...
Incorporated in 1994, Kotak Neo is a Full Service Broker. It offers trading at BSE, NSE, MCX, NCDEX. It has 153 branches across India. Incorporated in 2017, Paytm Money is a Discount Broker. It offers trading at NSE, BSE, MCX, NCDEX, MSEI. It has 1 branches across India.
| Kotak Neo | Paytm Money | |
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| Type of Broker | Full Service Broker | Discount Broker |
| Exchnage Membership | BSE, NSE, MCX, NCDEX | NSE, BSE, MCX, NCDEX, MSEI |
| Year of Incorporation | 1994 | 2017 |
| Number of Branches | 153 | 1 |
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Kotak Neo trading account opening charges is Rs 0 (Free) while Paytm Money account opening changes is Rs 0 (Free). Kotak Neo Demat Account AMC Charges is Rs 600 and Paytm Money Demat Account AMC Charges is Rs 0 (Free) Lifetime Free.
| Kotak Neo | Paytm Money | |
|---|---|---|
| Trading Account Opening Charges | Rs 0 (Free) | Rs 0 (Free) |
| Trading Account AMC Charges | Rs 0 | Rs 0 (Free) (Annual Platform Fees) |
| Demat Account Opening Charges | Rs 0 (Free) | Rs 0 (Free) |
| Demat Account AMC Charges | Rs 600 | Rs 0 (Free) Lifetime Free |
Kotak Neo Brokerage Charges for equity is 0.20% (free for the first 30 days) and intraday is Rs 10 per order or 0.05%, whichever is lower whereas Paytm Money brokerage charges for equity is Rs 20 per executed order or 2.5% whichever is low and Intraday is Rs 20 per executed order or 0.05% whichever is low.
| Account Type | Kotak Neo Trade Free Plan | Paytm Money Standard Plan |
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| Fixed Charges | NA | |
| Equity Delivery | 0.20% (free for the first 30 days) | Rs 20 per executed order or 2.5% whichever is low |
| Equity Intraday | Rs 10 per order or 0.05%, whichever is lower | Rs 20 per executed order or 0.05% whichever is low |
| Equity Futures | Rs 10 per order | Rs 20 per executed order or 0.01% whichever is low |
| Equity Options | Rs 10 per order | Rs 20 per executed order |
| Currency Futures | Rs 10 per order | |
| Currency Options | Rs 10 per order | |
| Commodity Futures | Rs 10 per order | |
| Commodity Options | Rs 10 per order | |
| Special Offer | Special Offer: Trade smarter with Kotak Neo low-cost plans. | 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. |
| Kotak Neo | Paytm Money | |
|---|---|---|
| Account Type | Trade Free Youth | Standard Plan |
| Fixed Charges | NA | |
| Equity Delivery | Rs 0 | Rs 20 per executed order or 2.5% whichever is low |
| Equity Intraday | Rs 10 per order or 0.05%, whichever is lower | Rs 20 per executed order or 0.05% whichever is low |
| Equity Futures | Rs 10 per order | Rs 20 per executed order or 0.01% whichever is low |
| Equity Options | Rs 10 per order | Rs 20 per executed order |
| Currency Futures | Rs 10 per order | |
| Currency Options | Rs 10 per order | |
| Commodity Futures | Rs 10 per order | |
| Commodity Options | Rs 10 per order | |
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| Kotak Neo | Paytm Money | |
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| Account Type | Trade Free Pro | Standard Plan |
| Fixed Charges | Rs 249 | NA |
| Equity Delivery | 0.10% (free for the first 30 days) | Rs 20 per executed order or 2.5% whichever is low |
| Equity Intraday | Rs 10 per order or 0.05%, whichever is lower | Rs 20 per executed order or 0.05% whichever is low |
| Equity Futures | Rs 10 per order | Rs 20 per executed order or 0.01% whichever is low |
| Equity Options | Rs 10 per order | Rs 20 per executed order |
| Currency Futures | Rs 10 per order | |
| Currency Options | Rs 10 per order | |
| Commodity Futures | Rs 10 per order | |
| Commodity Options | Rs 10 per order | |
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| Minimum Brokerage | Rs 20 | |
| Other Charges | Rs 50 + GST system auto square off; Physical Statements - Rs 300 per request + Rs 300 per Courier | |
| Call & Trade Charges | Rs 49 + GST per executed order | Rs 100 |
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Kotak Neo margin for intraday trading is up to 20% of the trade value (5x leverage) based on the stock whereas the Paytm Money margin for intraday trading is up to 20% of the trade value (4x leverage) based on the stock.
| Kotak Neo | Paytm Money | |
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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 Kotak Neo include Kotak Neo Trading App, Kotak Neo Web, Nest Trading Terminal. Paytm Money offers Paytm Money mobile app, Paytm Money website, Trade from tv.pml.com trading software.
| Kotak Neo | Paytm Money | |
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| 3 in 1 Account |  |  |
| Automated Trading | | |
| Margin Trading Funding | | |
| Margin Against Shares (Equity Cash) | | |
| Margin Against Shares (Equity F&O) | | |
| Trading Platform | Kotak Neo Trading App, Kotak Neo Web, Nest Trading Terminal | Paytm Money mobile app, Paytm Money website, Trade from tv.pml.com |
| Intraday Square-off Time | 3:20 P.M | 3:15 PM |
| Trading In SME Shares Allowed? | | |
| Referral Program | | |
| Other Features | 3-in-1 account | ETF, NPS |
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Kotak Neo is rated of 5 based on 202 customer reviews whereas Paytm Money is rated of 5 based on 53 customer reviews.
| Kotak Neo | Paytm Money | |
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202 Customer Reviews  | 53 Customer Reviews | |
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| Broker Rating | Kotak Neo is Rated 2.4 / 5 based on 202 customer reviews | Paytm Money is Rated 3.2 / 5 based on 53 customer reviews |
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| Contact Broker | Trade smarter with Kotak Neo low-cost plans. | 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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| Good Till Cancelled (GTC) | | |
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| Reviews | Paytm Money Limited, commonly known as Paytm Money, is a Bengaluru-based online discount broker incorporated in 2017 offering trading and investment services for an entire range of financial products like Equity, Derivatives, Direct Mutual Funds, Digital gold, NPS retirement funds, and IPO. The company also provides investment advisory services by way of offering investment packs for mutual fund investments. The company claims to be a leader and pioneer in low-cost trading. Paytm Money follows a flat fee model. The maximum brokerage charged by the broker is Rs 15 per trade. Paytm Money offers free Equity Delivery trading. Paytm Money is a member of NSE and BSE and has a depository membership with CDSL. Paytm Money charges Rs 200 towards account opening and zero annual maintenance charges for the Demat account. The company offers an online trading platform - Paytm Money on Android, iOS, and website. | |
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