Minor Demat Account Upstox

When an individual chooses to open minor demat account, the most challenging task is to select a suitable stockbroker. So, if your choice is Upstox, then you must learn every bit of information about the minor demat account Upstox.

A minor in India, who is less than 18 years old can open a demat account but there are a few SEBI guidelines for demat account for minors that need to be taken care of. In this quick review, we will talk in the context of Upstox minor demat account.

 

How To Open Minor Demat Account Upstox?

The procedure for Upstox sign up for minors is straightforward. It is considered to be more simplified than opening a standard demat account. The steps to follow are as follows:

1. Log on to the official website of the broker – Upstox.
2. On the home screen, you’ll find the tab that reads – Open An Account.
3. Click on it.
4. You get redirected to the designated page on the website.
5. Here, in the signup form, enter your email address and your mobile number.
6. Click on Send OTP button.
7. You will receive an OTP (One Time Password) on the mobile number you entered.
8. Enter the OTP for the mobile number verification.
9. After this, the complete account opening form will be loaded on your screen.
10. Fill the form will the correct information. The information includes Guardian’s Name, Address, PAN Card Number, etc.
11. The account opening form is to be signed by the guardian (natural or appointed) because the account holder is a minor.
12. With the form submitted, you have to upload the necessary documents (listed in the next section) on the portal. 
13. The subsequent step in the process is to complete the KYC (Know Your Client) of the minor account holder and the guardian (appointed or natural).
14. Post this step, an executive from the broker will call you to verify the details and information entered in the form.
15. As the verification process concludes, you receive the account credentials on the registered email address and mobile number.

With the complete account opening process understood, let’s move to the list of documents required for minor demat account.

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Documents Required For Minor Demat Account Upstox

Some documents are to be submitted mandatorily when you open a minor demat account with Upstox. These are used for the verification and documentation of every account. The list of the documents to be uploaded is as follows:

1. PAN Card of the minor
2. PAN Card of the guardian (natural or appointed)
3. Age Proof of the minor (Birth Certificate)
4. Address Proof of the minor
5. Photographs of the minor
6. Photographs of the guardian
7. Bank Proof of the minor
8. Aadhar Card of the guardian
9. Aadhar Card of the minor

These are the documents that are to be uploaded after the account opening form is submitted to the broker. Now, let’s discuss the minor demat account Upstox charges.

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Minor Demat Account Upstox Charges

When you choose to open a demat account with a stockbroker, you check multiple aspects, and charges levied are one of them. In a demat account for minors, two charges are borne by the guardian of the minor. They are:

• Account Opening Charges
• Upstox AMC  Charges (Account Maintenance Charges)

Are you wondering if brokerage and margin charges are missing?

Well, that’s because a minor trading account has to be opened separately, and trading in a minor demat account is permitted under particular situations. Thus, the charges are only for a demat account.

The account opening charges are nil, and the account maintenance charges are ₹300 + GST, charged monthly.

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Conclusion

To open a demat account for minors, you have to look for many things. The opening process is a quick and simple one and can be completed by anyone. The process gets concluded in less than 30 minutes.

Although it might take a long time in some cases, that is why 3-4 business days are mentioned above.

The process is no different from the regular demat account opening process, but the only difference is the requirement of extra documents as the account holder is a minor.

The charges levied in this demat account are account opening charges and account maintenance charges, which have been mentioned in the dedicated section. Moreover, make sure that you adhere to the Minor Demat Account Rules.

We hope that your query in this regard has been resolved.

Happy trading!

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