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
SAMCOSEBI INZ000002535
- Account opening
- ₹0
- Demat AMC
- ₹0 year 1, then ₹400/yr + taxes
- SME IPOs
- Not stated
- Delivery brokerage
- ₹20 cap
- Cost to sell ₹15,000 of IPO shares
- ₹47.20Brokerage and DP with GST, ours
Where 5paisa and SAMCO differ
5 of the 7 charges we compare differ for an IPO investor.
| Cost to sell IPO shares (ours) | 5paisa | SAMCO |
|---|---|---|
| One mainboard lot, ₹15,000₹8.26 less at 5paisa | ₹38.94 | ₹47.20 |
| Two SME lots, ₹2,50,000₹8.26 less at 5paisa | ₹38.94 | ₹47.20 |
| A year: 12 mainboard lots sold₹99.12 less at 5paisa | ₹467.28 | ₹566.40 |
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 in the first year, then ₹400 plus taxes a year for individuals at SAMCO.
- Equity delivery brokerage: ₹20 per executed order at 5paisa, ₹20 per executed order or 2.5%, whichever is lower at SAMCO.
- DP charge on selling shares: ₹15.34 per scrip per day at 5paisa, ₹20 plus taxes within SAMCO at SAMCO.
- SME IPOs: Yes, SME IPOs are listed with an apply option at 5paisa, not stated at SAMCO.
The same at both: account opening and Mainboard IPOs.
5paisa vs SAMCO: charges side by side
Differs 5 of 7 charges differ between 5paisa and SAMCO. Same charges are greyed. ₹0 free Not stated not on the broker's pages
| Charge | 5paisa | SAMCO |
|---|---|---|
| Open an account | ||
| Account opening | ₹0 | ₹0 |
| Demat maintenance (AMC) | ₹25 a month plus GST, as listed on the pricing page | ₹0 in the first year, then ₹400 plus taxes a year for individuals |
| Apply for IPOs | ||
| Mainboard IPOs | Yes, in the current IPO section | Yes |
| SME IPOs | Yes, SME IPOs are listed with an apply option | Not stated on the pages we checked |
| Sell your IPO shares | ||
| Equity delivery brokerage | ₹20 per executed order | ₹20 per executed order or 2.5%, whichever is lower (the headline says 0.25% or ₹20) |
| DP charge on selling shares | ₹15.34 per scrip per day | ₹20 plus taxes within SAMCO; ₹25 or 0.02%, whichever is higher, plus taxes outside |
| Registration | ||
| SEBI registration | INZ000010231 | INZ000002535 |
For other trading, equity intraday, Call and trade and Margin trading (MTF) interest differ too. Intraday, futures, call and trade and margin charges are on the 5paisa and SAMCO pages.
5paisa and SAMCO 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.
SAMCO
Strengths
- ₹20 cap
Worth checking
- Two delivery rates on one page
The headline says 0.25% or ₹20 and the table says 2.5% or ₹20. Both cap at ₹20.
- AMC after year one
₹400 plus taxes a year.
- Dealer orders
₹50 plus taxes per order.
Brokerage calculator: 5paisa vs SAMCO
| Charge | 5paisa | SAMCO |
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Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper for selling IPO shares, 5paisa or SAMCO?
Selling one mainboard lot of IPO shares (₹15,000) costs ₹38.94 in broker charges at 5paisa and ₹47.20 at SAMCO (our calculation). For two SME lots worth ₹2,50,000: 5paisa ₹38.94, SAMCO ₹47.20 (our calculation, brokerage and DP charge with GST).
How much would the difference between 5paisa and SAMCO be over a year?
If you sell 12 mainboard lots of ₹15,000 in a year, 5paisa costs ₹99.12 less in broker charges (our calculation). Add the yearly AMC: 5paisa: ₹25 a month plus GST, as listed on the pricing page; SAMCO: ₹0 in the first year, then ₹400 plus taxes a year for individuals.
Can I apply for SME IPOs on 5paisa and SAMCO?
5paisa lets you apply for SME IPOs; SAMCO does not say so on the pages we checked.
What is the demat AMC at 5paisa and SAMCO?
5paisa: ₹25 a month plus GST, as listed on the pricing page. SAMCO: ₹0 in the first year, then ₹400 plus taxes a year for individuals.
What brokerage do 5paisa and SAMCO 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 SAMCO (our calculation from their published rates).