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ICICIdirect Vs Geojit NRI Account Comparison

The side-by-side comparison of ICICIdirect and Geojit NRI Account. Compare ICICIdirect Vs Geojit NRI Account brokerage charges, exposure margin, demat account and AMC. Read Geojit and ICICIdirect NRI Account reviews.

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Our ICICI Securities Pvt Ltd. comparison with Geojit BNP Paribas highlights the major differences between two brokers. Find the best between ICICIdirect and Geojit NRI Account.

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ICICIdirect Vs Geojit

  ICICIdirect Geojit
 
  ICICI Securities Pvt Ltd. Logo Geojit BNP Paribas Logo
About the Broker ICICI Bank offers trading and investment opportunities in India stock market to NRIs through ICICI NRI 3-in-1 account. It is a combination of an NRI saving bank account, an NRI Demat, and an NRI trading account. The ICICI 3 in 1 Account for NRI enab... Know more about ICICI Securities Pvt Ltd. Geojit BNP Paribas is a leading full-time stockbroker with a strong presence in Southern India and the Middle East. The company offers NRI services to non-resident Indian investors residing in Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and the U.A.E only. ... Know more about Geojit BNP Paribas
Account Type NRI Account
Special Offer
Special Offer: ICICIdirect Neo Plan - Flat Rs 20 per trade brokerage (Intraday and F&O) + Free Account Opening + Get funds in 5 minutes from sell orders + Free trading tips. Open Instant Account Now

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.


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ICICIdirect Vs Geojit Charges

  ICICIdirect Geojit
NRI Account Opening Fees ₹4000
NRI Account AMC ₹0
NRI Demat Account Opening Fees Rs 0 (Free) Rs 0 (Free)
NRI Demat Account AMC Rs 300 (from 2nd year) Rs 400 per year
PIS Account AMC
RBI approval for PIS (One time) ₹500 + GST ₹500 + GST
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ICICIdirect Vs Geojit NRI Account Brokerage Comparison

Account Type ICICIdirect NRI Account Geojit
Equity Delivery 0.50% - 1.25%
Equity Futures 0.03% - 0.05%
Equity Options ₹70 to ₹95
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Other Charges

Contract Note Reporting Charges
Other Brokerage Charges
TDS Charges on Long Term Gain (Holding > 365 Days) 11.96% 11.96%
TDS Charges on Short Term Gain (Holding <= 365 Days) 17.94% 17.94%
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ICICIdirect Vs Geojit NRI Account Taxes/Fees

  ICICIdirect Geojit
Securities Transaction Tax (STT)
  • Equity Intraday: 0.025% (on Sell trade)
  • Equity Delivery: 0.1% (on Buy and Sell)
  • Equity Futures: 0.01% (on Sell trade)
  • Equity Options: 0.05% (on Sell trade premium) or 0.125% (on excersied options)
  • Equity Intraday: 0.025% (on Sell trade)
  • Equity Delivery: 0.1% (on Buy and Sell)
  • Equity Futures: 0.01% (on Sell trade)
  • Equity Options: 0.05% (on Sell trade premium) or 0.125% (on excersied options)
Exchange Transaction Charges Check Exchange Transaction Fee
SEBI Charges 0.00005% (₹5/Crore) 0.00005% (₹5/Crore)
Goods and Services Tax (GST) 18% on (brokerage + transaction charges) 18% on (brokerage + transaction charges)
Stamp Duty 0.01% on delivery based turnover and 0.002% on non-delivery based turnover. 0.01% on delivery based turnover and 0.002% on non-delivery based turnover.

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ICICIdirect Vs Geojit NRI Account Margin

  ICICIdirect Margin Geojit Margin
Equity Delivery 1x 1x
Equity Futures 1x 1x
Equity Options 1x 1x

1x margin means Full SPAN + Exposure margins defined by the exchange across Equity and Derivatives (Equity F&O, currency and commodity) segments. This means the broker does not offer any additional leverage.


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ICICIdirect and Geojit NRI Account Features

  ICICIdirect Geojit
3-in-1 Account Yes No
Automated Trading No No
Free Research And Tips Yes Yes
Other Features
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ICICIdirect Vs Geojit NRI Account Review

  ICICIdirect Review Geojit Review
  479 Customer Reviews    Rate ICICIdirect 110 Customer Reviews    Rate Geojit
Fees 2.2 3.5
Brokerage 1.7 3.2
Trading Platform 3.3 3.9
Customer Service 2.6 3.7
Overall Rating Rated 2.3 stars Rated 3.6 stars
Broker Rating ICICIdirect is Rated 2.3 / 5 based on 479 customer reviews Geojit is Rated 3.6 / 5 based on 110 customer reviews
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  ICICIdirect Enquire Geojit Enquire
Contact Broker ICICIdirect Neo Plan - Flat Rs 20 per trade brokerage (Intraday and F&O) + Free Account Opening + Get funds in 5 minutes from sell orders + Free trading tips. Open Instant Account Now 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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ICICIdirect Vs Geojit NRI Investment Options

  ICICIdirect Geojit
Stocks Yes Yes
Initial Public Offers (IPO) Yes Yes
Mutual Funds Yes Yes
Other Investment Options ETF, Corporate Bonds, NCD, FD, Insurance

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ICICIdirect Vs Geojit NRI Customer Service

  ICICIdirect Geojit
Customer Care Number +91-22-28307780 +91 0484 3911777
Customer Care Email nri@icicidirect.com customercare@geojit.com
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ICICIdirect Vs Geojit Order Type Offered for NRI Account

  ICICIdirect Geojit
Bracket Order Yes
Cover Order Yes
After Market Order(AMO) Yes
Good Till Cancelled (GTC) Yes

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ICICIdirect Vs Geojit - NRI Account Advantages and Disadvantages

  ICICIdirect Geojit
Pros
  1. India's leading stockbroker. Part of the prestigious ICICI group, a financial services conglomerate.
  2. ICICI 3-in-1 NRI Account offers the easiest online trading experience.
  3. It offers an online trading facility with automatic fund transfer and PIS reporting.
  4. Invest online in Mutual Fund, NCD, FD, IPO, etc.
  5. GTC (or GTD, VTD) and AMO order types are available for placing orders in non-trading hours.
  6. It has a very stable trading platform.
  • 30+ years of experience in the capital market in India.
  • Strong physical presence in Gulf countries through tie-ups with other prominent financial services providers in these countries.
  • Dedicated research team offers investment and research tips to NRIs.
  • Equity Derivatives NRI traders do not require separate Custodial account as Geojit is a clearing member and clear the trade by themselves.
Cons
  1. While ICICI trading platform gets the job done, it is very old trading software with poor user experience in comparison to the next generation online brokers like Zerodha, upstox, and 5paisa.
  2. The equity delivery brokerage is higher in comparison to discount brokers like Zerodha. With ICICI, a buy order or Rs 1 lakhs will cost Rs 1250 (1.25%) in brokerage. The same order at Zerodha cost Rs 200 in brokerage.
  3. NRIs from the UK (United Kingdom) cannot invest in IPO and Mutual Fund through ICICIDirect.com
  4. ICICI Bank doesn't offer online account opening to NRIs apart from customers from the US. Online account opening is also not available to Minor NRIs from the US.
  • NRI Account is available only to residents of UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait or Oman.
  • Doesn't offer services to the US, UK, Australia or Canada based NRIs.
  • Doesn't offer a 3-in-1 account. An NRI has to open a bank account with another company.
  • High brokerage charges when compared with discount brokers like Zerodha, Prostocks, etc.
Conclusion

ICICI is a highly recommended trading account for NRIs who are looking for investing in the stock market and mutual funds in India. It offers a convenient way to invest with competitive brokerage charges. It offers a range of investment options along with a dedicated RM, NRI support desk, free research, and tips. GTC and AMO order helps NRI customers to place an order in their own convenient timings.

Geojit is a highly recommended broker for NRIs residing in Middle East countries. It has 480+ offices and a dedicated Call Centre to offer quality services to NRIs. The company also offers strong research services to help NRIs make informed trading decisions. Other investment options including Mutual Funds, PMS and IPO make them preferred broker for many NRIs in the Gulf.

Promo / Offers

ICICIdirect Special Offer

ICICIdirect Neo Plan (Discount Brokerage)

Open a 3-in-1 account with Neo Plan for:

  • Free Account Opening
  • Brokerage-Free Equity Futures trading
  • Flat Rs. 20 per trade brokerage in Options, Currency F&O and Commodity futures in BSE, NSE and MCX
  • Free trading tips
  • Get funds in your bank account in just 5 minutes of selling stocks

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Zerodha (India's Best & No. 1 Broker)

  Special Offer - Free Equity Delivery and Mutual Funds

  • Brokerage-free equity delivery trades.
  • Brokerage-free Direct Mutual Fund.
  • Pay ₹20 per trade for Intraday & F&O.
  • The best trading platform in India.

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