Incorporated in 1987, Geojit BNP Paribas (Geojit) is one of the major stock brokers based in India. Geojit is based in Kochi, Kerala and has the strong presence in Gulf.

Geojit BNP Paribas is cash equity and derivatives broker with extensive experience in Portfolio Management Services and the distribution of financial products: mutual funds and life insurance.

Geojit provides stock trading at NSE and BSE stock exchanges through a strong network of around 500 branches and its state of art online trading portal.

Geojit BNP Paribas is a stock market listed company and its stock are traded at NSE (GEOJIT) and BSE (532285).

Over the years the name of the company got changed from Geojit Securities Ltd. to Geojit Financial Services Ltd. (GFSL) and finally to Geojit BNP Paribas Financial Services LTD in April 2009.

Trade In: BSE and NSE

Online Stock Trading Platforms:

Geojit BNP Paribas offers an Advanced Online Investment Platform called ‘FLIP’ (Financial Investment Platform) that comes with multiple conveniences and flexibilities.

Geojit BNP Paribas offers 3 different online trading platforms to its customers. Investor can select from any of the three trading platforms that Geojit BNP Paribas offers as per investor’s requirement.

1. FLIP Lite

   FLIP Lite is a browser based version and will help to trade even if someone have a low bandwidth connection. It’s Light and easy to use. FLIP Lite is designed to work on mobile devices.

2. FLIP Gold Platform

   FLIP Gold Platform is a browser based version that can be accessed from around the world. This Platform is offered absolutely FREE to all online customers. FLIP Gold Platform is ideal for those who travel often and hence cannot access their own computer for trading.

   Key Features of Gold Platform:

   1. Live streaming quotes
   2. Real-time configurable Market Watch with auto save functionality
   3. Live top gainers, top losers and most active script
   4. Tick by Tick Intraday Charting and advanced charting with 60 technical studies
   5. Live exchange-broadcasting messages
   6. Optimized to work on low bandwidth
   7. Works behind proxy & firewall
   8. Real-time Research & Trade Execution notification via pop-up
   9. Platinum user can login to Gold & Lite platforms with the same login id
   10. Instant trade confirmation & Online fund transfer facility
   11. After market hours, orders can also be placed in both the Exchanges
   12. Online investment of Mutual Funds and IPO’s

3. FLIP Platinum platform

   Platinum platform is a virtual dealer terminal. It is best suited for active traders, who take advantage of minor movements in the price. This EXE program can be downloaded on the client’s computer. This platform is FREE if brokerage criteria is met else clients can opt for the refundable fee option.

   Key Features of Platinum Platform:

   1. All the features of Gold are available in Platinum
   2. Professional, Classic, Customized Market Watches
   3. Fast trade execution with instant trade confirmation through pop-up
   4. View Cash, F&O and Currency quote in a single market watch screen
   5. Real-time updation of Index & Tick by Tick updation of index chart
   6. Intraday & EOD
   7. Sophisticated studies such as Technical indicators can be performed by using appropriate parameters

Brokerage and Account opening fees:

Account opening fees: Rs 650/- onetime non refundable. (600 Trading + 50 Demat Account)
Dematerialisation charges: Nil + courier charges @ Rs.35 Per script
Rematerialisation charges: Rs.10 for every hundred securities or part thereof ;} or Rs.10 per certificate, whichever is higher} + courier charges Rs.35 per script
Custody Charges: Nil

Brokerage:

1. For delivery based trading, Geojit brokerage is from 0.10% to 0.30%.
2. For Intra-day trading, Geojit brokerage is 0.01% to 0.03%.
3. For F&O trading, Geojit brokerage is Rs 30 to Rs 75 per lot.

How to open account with Geojit BNP Paribas?

There are 3 simple ways to open an account with Geojit.

• Call at one of the below number and ask to open an account with them.
  Toll Free No.: 1800 425 5501
  1800 103 5501
  Other No: 0484 391 1777
• Visit one of their nearest branches.
  http://www.geojitbnpparibas.com/AboutUs/AboutUsMain.aspx?id=13[Geojit Branch Locater].
• Fill Online Account Application Form. http://www.geojitbnpparibas.com/AboutUs/AboutUsMain.aspx?id=16

Document required to open Geojit Trading Account

For opening a two-in-one account: i.e. Trading and Demat, Individual Investors require following documents:

• Photograph - Two recent passport size
• Proof of Bank Account (Copy of Bank Statement / Copy of first page of the Bank Pass Book / A cancelled cheque)
• Proof of Address (Passport, Driver's License, Ration Card, Voter's Identity card, Telephone bill, and Electricity bill, Bank Passbook / Bank Statement or Rent Agreement)
• Proof of Identity (PAN Card)

Advantages of Geojit BNP Paribas

1. Geojit BNP Paribas has introduced a view only "terminal" that delivers real-time market information from the Company’s system to the GPRS enabled mobile phones of Company’s clients. FLIP-ME* (Financial Internet Platform-Mobile Edition) delivers key information and a host of other features empowering the client on the move to take trading decisions, and avail the call and trade facility to execute orders.
2. Investors can place orders via phone by calling customer care (Toll free) or through respective branch.
3. Company has list of preferred backs including HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Citibank & Federal Bank, Punjab National Bank, Union Bank of India, Bank of India and IDBI Bank.
4. Facility to place online orders in Post-close session of NSE and BSE.
5. Daily market calls, Research Reports, Demat Holdings, change of Platform, etc are available though SMS.

Disadvantages of Geojit BNP Paribas

1. Company doesn’t offer 3 in 1 trading account like other popular brokers. Investor has to use banking services from other banks.
2. Slow website response time.

Useful links about Geojit BNP Paribas

1. Website: http://www.geojitbnpparibas.com/
2. Product Demo: https://gcc.geojit.net/demo/start.swf
3. Phone: 0484 391 1777
4. Toll Free: 1800-425-5501 & 1800-103-5501
5. Customer Care: https://gcc.geojit.net
6. E-Mail:customercare@geojit.com