https://v2.webnotes.in/tags/stock-market-beginner/Recent content in Stock Market Beginner on WebNotesHugoen-INTue, 12 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://v2.webnotes.in/how-to-open-zerodha-account/Mon, 11 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://v2.webnotes.in/how-to-open-zerodha-account/<p>This guide walks through the complete process of opening a Zerodha demat and trading account online. The entire process is digital, takes approximately 15 minutes for most applicants, and requires no physical paperwork or branch visit.</p> <aside class="callout callout--key" role="note"> <strong class="callout__label">What you need before you start</strong> <div class="callout__body"><ul> <li><strong>PAN card</strong>: A valid, active Permanent Account Number issued by the Income Tax Department.</li> <li><strong>Aadhaar card</strong>: Your 12-digit Aadhaar number must be linked to a mobile number that is active and accessible (OTP will be sent to that number).</li> <li><strong>Bank account</strong>: A savings or current account in your name with a valid IFSC code (for verification and fund transfers).</li> <li><strong>Smartphone or computer with webcam</strong>: Required for the video-based in-person verification (IPV) step.</li> <li><strong>Rs 200</strong>: The one-time non-refundable account opening fee.</li> </ul> </div> </aside> <hr> <h3 id="step-1-visit-zerodhacom-and-click-sign-up">Step 1: Visit zerodha.com and click Sign up</h3> <p>Open zerodha.com in a web browser on your computer or smartphone. Click the <strong>Sign up</strong> button on the homepage. You can also download the Zerodha Kite app from the App Store or Google Play and begin from the app; the process is identical.</p>