Charges
5paisa Charges (2026): Brokerage, AMC, Hidden Fees & Worked Examples
Every published 5paisa charge in one place, plus what real trades actually cost you after STT, GST and stamp duty.
5paisa brokerage and account charges
| Equity delivery | ₹20 per order (flat) |
|---|---|
| Equity intraday | ₹20 per order (flat) |
| Futures & options | ₹20 per order (flat) |
| Account opening | Free (online) |
| Annual maintenance (AMC) | ₹25 per month + GST (per official pricing; BSDA conditions apply) |
| Trading API | 5paisa Xstream API: Free (per official page) |
| Margin | MTF available |
What real trades cost at 5paisa
Brokerage is only part of the bill. Here's the full round-trip cost of four common trades, including every statutory charge (NSE):
| Trade | Brokerage | Taxes & fees | Total | Breakeven |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intraday: ₹1 lakh buy & sell | ₹40 | ₹42.97 | ₹82.97 | 0.41 pts |
| Delivery: ₹50,000 buy & sell | ₹40 | ₹138.98 | ₹178.98 | 1.79 pts |
| Options: premium ₹100 × 75 | ₹40 | ₹26.43 | ₹66.43 | 0.89 pts |
| Futures: ₹24,000 × 75 | ₹40 | ₹1,027.15 | ₹1,067.15 | 14.23 pts |
Quantities are illustrative. Try your own trade in the 5paisa brokerage calculator.
How 5paisa ranks on cost
| Trader profile | Rank | Yearly cost |
|---|---|---|
| Intraday traders | 4of 16 | ₹99,348 |
| Options traders | 4of 14 | ₹47,311.2 |
| Futures traders | 4of 16 | ₹5,11,852.8 |
| Long-term investors | 7of 16 | ₹4,295.52 |
| Beginners (small orders) | 13of 16 | ₹887.04 |
| Swing traders | 7of 16 | ₹28,813 |
| High-volume traders | 4of 14 | ₹9,52,521.6 |
Is 5paisa right for you? Cost-conscious traders comfortable with a subscription add-on model. Read the full 5paisa review
Frequently asked questions
What are 5paisa brokerage charges in 2026?
Per 5paisa's official pricing at our last review: delivery ₹20 per order (flat); intraday ₹20 per order (flat); F&O ₹20 per order (flat). Statutory charges such as STT, GST and stamp duty are added on top.
Is 5paisa delivery free?
Not unconditionally. 5paisa publishes delivery brokerage as: ₹20 per order (flat).
What is the 5paisa AMC charge?
5paisa's published annual maintenance charge is: ₹25 per month + GST (per official pricing; BSDA conditions apply).
How much does a ₹1 lakh intraday trade cost at 5paisa?
About ₹82.97 in total for a ₹1 lakh buy and sell, of which ₹40 is brokerage and the rest is statutory charges.
Is 5paisa cheaper than other brokers?
It depends on how you trade. On our leaderboards 5paisa ranks best for intraday traders (#4 of 16). See the full cost leaderboards for every trading style.
Sources
- 5paisa - official pricing - https://www.5paisa.com/pricing