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5paisa vs FYERS for IPO investors

5paisa vs FYERS for IPO investors: 5 of the 7 charges we compare differ. Selling one mainboard lot of IPO shares (₹15,000) costs ₹38.35 in broker charges at FYERS and ₹38.94 at 5paisa (our calculation). 5paisa lets you apply for SME IPOs; FYERS does not say so on the pages we checked. All figures are from each broker's own website, read 23 Oct 2026.

By IPO24by7 Research. Updated .

5paisaSEBI INZ000010231

Account opening
₹0
Demat AMC
₹25/month + GST
SME IPOs
Yes
Delivery brokerage
₹20/order
Cost to sell ₹15,000 of IPO shares
₹38.94Brokerage and DP with GST, ours

FYERSSEBI INZ000008524

Account opening
₹0
Demat AMC
₹0
SME IPOs
Not stated
Delivery brokerage
₹20 or 0.3%, lower
Cost to sell ₹15,000 of IPO shares
₹38.35Brokerage and DP with GST, ours

Where 5paisa and FYERS differ

5 of the 7 charges we compare differ for an IPO investor.

Cost to sell IPO shares (ours)5paisaFYERS
One mainboard lot, ₹15,000₹0.59 less at FYERS₹38.94₹38.35
Two SME lots, ₹2,50,000₹0.59 less at FYERS₹38.94₹38.35
A year: 12 mainboard lots sold₹7.08 less at FYERS₹467.28₹460.20

Ours: brokerage and DP charge with 18% GST. STT and exchange charges are equal everywhere, so they are left out. SME bids are two lots.

  • Demat maintenance (AMC): ₹25 a month plus GST, as listed on the pricing page at 5paisa, ₹0 for trading and demat accounts at FYERS.
  • Equity delivery brokerage: ₹20 per executed order at 5paisa, ₹20 or 0.3% per executed order, whichever is lower at FYERS.
  • DP charge on selling shares: ₹15.34 per scrip per day at 5paisa, ₹12.50 plus GST per scrip at FYERS.
  • SME IPOs: Yes, SME IPOs are listed with an apply option at 5paisa, The help page lists applications by type at FYERS.

The same at both: account opening and Mainboard IPOs.

5paisa vs FYERS: charges side by side

Differs 5 of 7 charges differ between 5paisa and FYERS. Same charges are greyed. ₹0 free Not stated not on the broker's pages

Charge5paisaFYERS
Open an account
Account opening₹0₹0
Demat maintenance (AMC)₹25 a month plus GST, as listed on the pricing page₹0 for trading and demat accounts
Apply for IPOs
Mainboard IPOsYes, in the current IPO sectionYes, on the FYERS web and mobile platforms, with ₹0 brokerage
SME IPOsYes, SME IPOs are listed with an apply optionThe help page lists applications by type (mainboard or SME) in the IPO section
Sell your IPO shares
Equity delivery brokerage₹20 per executed order₹20 or 0.3% per executed order, whichever is lower (Prime: ₹15 or 0.3%)
DP charge on selling shares₹15.34 per scrip per day₹12.50 plus GST per scrip (ISIN)
Registration
SEBI registrationINZ000010231INZ000008524

For other trading, equity intraday, Futures, Call and trade and Margin trading (MTF) interest differ too. Intraday, futures, call and trade and margin charges are on the 5paisa and FYERS pages.

5paisa and FYERS strengths and things worth checking

5paisa

Strengths

  • Cheaper dealer orders
  • ₹0 pledge
  • SME IPOs

Worth checking

  • Two pages, two headline prices

    The brokerage charges page shows ₹0 "for all trades" while the pricing page lists ₹20 per order. Confirm which applies before you open an account.

  • AMC

    ₹25 a month plus GST as listed.

  • Flat ₹20 on delivery

    Even small IPO share sales pay ₹20 brokerage.

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FYERS

Strengths

  • ₹0 AMC and account opening
  • IPO applications free
  • Low DP charge

Worth checking

  • Brokerage on delivery

    Up to ₹20 per order (₹15 on Prime).

  • MTF on small amounts

    16.49% a year on funding up to ₹1 lakh.

More on FYERS

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Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper for selling IPO shares, 5paisa or FYERS?

Selling one mainboard lot of IPO shares (₹15,000) costs ₹38.35 in broker charges at FYERS and ₹38.94 at 5paisa (our calculation). For two SME lots worth ₹2,50,000: 5paisa ₹38.94, FYERS ₹38.35 (our calculation, brokerage and DP charge with GST).

How much would the difference between 5paisa and FYERS be over a year?

If you sell 12 mainboard lots of ₹15,000 in a year, FYERS costs ₹7.08 less in broker charges (our calculation). Add the yearly AMC: 5paisa: ₹25 a month plus GST, as listed on the pricing page; FYERS: ₹0 for trading and demat accounts.

Can I apply for SME IPOs on 5paisa and FYERS?

5paisa lets you apply for SME IPOs; FYERS does not say so on the pages we checked.

What is the demat AMC at 5paisa and FYERS?

5paisa: ₹25 a month plus GST, as listed on the pricing page. FYERS: ₹0 for trading and demat accounts.

What brokerage do 5paisa and FYERS charge when I sell IPO shares?

Selling allotted shares is a delivery trade. On a ₹15,000 sale the brokerage with GST is ₹23.60 at 5paisa and ₹23.60 at FYERS (our calculation from their published rates).