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What is a Demat Account?
A Demat Account may be a bit sort of a checking account for your share certificates and other securities held in an electronic format. Demat Account is brief for dematerialization accounts and makes the method of holding investments like shares, bonds, government securities, Mutual Funds, Insurance, and ETFs easier, doing away with the hassles of physical handling and maintenance of paper shares and related documents.
Benefits of Demat Account
Security of Shares
No Forgery or Theft
Seamless Trading and Transfer
Lower Cost
Multiple Access Points
How to Open a Demat Account?
Opening a demat account can be very simple and requires minimal paperwork. Here’s how you can open a demat account.
To Open a Demat Account, Follow the Simple Steps Below:
Step 1: Fill out the account opening form.
Step 2: Submit all necessary documents.
Step 3: Finish the in-person verification (IPV).
Step 4: Get your Client ID (UCC) and start investing.
You could also opt for a digital demat account where the entire application process is online. The steps are similar: Fill in the application form, upload scanned copies of your documents, and complete the IPV. The only difference is that it all happens through digital channels!
Just give us your name, phone number, and email address. We’ll get you started in minutes!
Documents Required For Demat Account Opening
The documents required for demat account opening are the account opening form, identity and address proofs, and a passport-sized photograph.
Proof of identity:
(Aadhaar Card/Passport/
Driving License)
Proof of address
(Ration card/Passport
/Rent Agreement/
Recent Electricity bills)
Income proof
(Income Tax Return/
Salary Slip)
PAN Card
Photographs
Signature
Frequently Asked Questions:
A demat account is an efficient way to store and track your securities electronically, so you don't have to worry about losing a physical share certificate or misplacing paperwork.
Yes, you can transfer your holding from one broker to another and from one depository to another. You can also transfer your holding from one account to another within the same DP.
A demat account is used to deposit your shares, while a trading account allows you to trade in the stock market. You need both a trading and demat account to trade in the stock market.
It usually takes around an hour to open a demat account online after submitting the necessary documents such as AOF, identity proof and address proof documents, and the KYC form duly filled and signed by the applicant(s). Not to mention the welcome email for account activation. Offline submissions can take up to 2 business days.
