
To start trading with ICICIDirect, you must first open a trading and demat account with the broker. Account opening is a one-time fee that is charged when you open an account with the broker.
ICICIDirect trading and demat account opening fees are as follows:
| Seq No. | Transaction | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Trading Account Opening Charges | Free |
| 2. | Demat Account Opening charge | Free |
The annual maintenance charge (AMC) is a fee levied every year for maintaining your demat account with ICICIDirect. The yearly maintenance fees associated with the ICICIDirect account are as follows:
| Seq No. | Transaction | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Trading Account AMC | Free |
| 2. | Demat Account AMC | Rs 700 p.a. [Free for 1st year] |
To get complete details of ICICIDirect Demat charges, click here -ICICIDirect Demat Charges
ICICI Direct Moneysaver Brokerage plan is a standard or default brokerage plan offered by ICICI Direct.
| Segment | Value |
|---|---|
| Plan Name | Moneysaver Brokerage Plan |
| Monthly Plan | NA |
| Equity Delivery | 0.29% |
| Equity Intraday | 0.029% |
| Equity Futures | 0.029% |
| Equity Options | Rs 45 per lot |
| Currency Futures | Flat Rs. 20 per order |
| Currency Options | Flat Rs. 20 per order |
| Commodity | Flat Rs. 20 per order |
ICICI Direct Prime Plan is a membership plan that charges you a one-time subscription fee to subscribe to the plan. The plan is available from a subscription fee starting at Rs 299 (annually charged) to Rs, 999, Rs 2,999, Rs 4,999, and Rs 9,999 as a one-time fee for a lifetime.
| Segment | Value |
|---|---|
| Plan Name | Prime Plan |
| Monthly Plan | NA |
| Equity Delivery | 0.25% - 0.07% |
| Equity Intraday | 0.025% - 0.007% |
| Equity Futures | 0.025% - 0.007% |
| Equity Options | Rs 49 - Rs 9 per lot |
| Currency Futures | Flat Fee Rs 20/order |
| Currency Options | Flat Fee Rs 20/order |
| Commodity | Flat Fee Rs 20/order |
ICICI Direct i-Value Brokerage plan is a revolutionary plan designed for traders. The plan charges an ultra-low brokerage of Rs 20/order for the intraday, futures, and options segment. Customers can subscribe to the i-value plan by paying a one-time subscription fee of Rs 299. Note*: i-Value is an add-on plan that can be mapped with the ICICI Direct moneysaver plan or the Prime plan as per customers' choice.
| Segment | Value |
|---|---|
| Plan Name | i-Value Brokerage Plan |
| Monthly Plan | NA |
| Equity Delivery | 0.29% - 0.07% |
| Equity Intraday | Flat Fee Rs 20/order |
| Equity Futures | Flat Fee Rs 20/order |
| Equity Options | Flat Fee Rs 20/order |
| Currency Futures | Flat Fee Rs 20/order |
| Currency Options | Flat Fee Rs 20/order |
| Commodity | Flat Fee Rs 20/order |
Exchange Transaction charge, fee or turnover charge is levied by the stock exchange on the total trade transaction value or traded value. The fee is applicable on both buy and sells sides. Since it is the exchange who fixes exchange transaction fee, the charges for the same segment may vary across the exchanges like BSE, and NSE.
| Segment | Transaction Fee |
|---|---|
| Equity Delivery | NSE:297 | BSE:375 Per Cr |
| Equity Intraday | NSE:297 | BSE:375 Per Cr |
| Equity Futures | NSE:173 | BSE:0 Per Cr |
| Equity Options | NSE:3503 | BSE:3250 Per Cr on premium |
Check other charges with ICICIDirect such as call & trade, auto square-off charges, fund transfer charges, and more.
ICICIDirect charges for equity delivery trading is 0.29%. However, ICICIDirect charges for equity intraday is 0.029%, futures brokerage - 0.029% and for options trading, it is Rs 45 per lot per executed order. Total trading costs with ICICIDirect include brokerage charges, transaction charges, and other types of taxes on trading and investing like STT, SEBI charges, GST, Stamp duty, etc. You can check the total brokerage along with the taxes levied below;
| Type | Charges |
|---|---|
| Brokerage Equity Delivery | 0.29% |
| Transaction Charges Equity Delivery | NSE:297 | BSE:375 Per Cr |
| STT Equity Delivery | 0.1% on Both Side(Buy and Sell) |
| Stamp Duty Equity Delivery | Rs 1500 Per Cr on Buy only |
| Brokerage Equity Intraday | 0.029% |
| Transaction Charges Equity Intraday | NSE:297 | BSE:375 Per Cr |
| STT Equity Intraday | 0.025% on Sell |
| Stamp Duty Equity Intraday | Rs 300 Per Cr on Buy only |
| Brokerage Equity Futures | 0.029% |
| Transaction Charges Equity Futures | NSE:173 | BSE:0 Per Cr |
| STT Equity Future | 0.05% on Sell |
| Stamp Duty Equity Future | Rs 200 Per Cr on Buy only |
| Brokerage Equity Options | Rs 45 per lot |
| Transaction Charges Equity Options | NSE:3503 | BSE:3250 Per Cr on premium |
| STT Equity Options | 0.15% on Sell |
| Stamp Duty Equity Options | Rs 300 Per Cr on Buy only |
| SEBI Turnover Charges | Rs 10 Per Cr |
| GST | 18% on the Brokerage and Transaction charges |
ICICIDirect currency trading charges are the total trading costs that a client has to pay for trading in currency futures & options segment. They are calculated by sum up the brokerage and all the taxes and charges (STT or securities transaction fees, GST, stamp duty and SEBI charges). The brokerage for trading in ICICIDirect Currency Futures brokerage is - Flat Rs. 20 per order and ICICIDirect Currency Options brokerage is Flat Rs. 20 per order. Find the complete list of charges on currency trading in ICICIDirect below:
| Type | Charges |
|---|---|
| Brokerage Currency Futures | Flat Rs. 20 per order |
| Transaction Charges Currency Futures | NSE:35 | BSE:45 Per Cr |
| Brokerage Currency Options | Flat Rs. 20 per order |
| Transaction Charges Currency Options | NSE:3110 | BSE:100 Per Cr |
| STT | No STT |
| Stamp Duty Currency Futures | Rs 10 Per Cr on Buy only |
| SEBI Turnover Charges | Rs 10 Per Cr |
| GST | 18% on the Brokerage and Transaction charges |
ICICIDirect brokerage charges for Commodity trading is - Flat Rs. 20 per order. Apart from this, other taxes such as Commodity Transaction Tax (CTT), GST, Stamp duty, and SEBI charges are levied. Find full list below:
| Type | Charges |
|---|---|
| Brokerage | Flat Rs. 20 per order |
| Transaction Charges | MCX: 4180| NSE: 100 Per Cr |
| STT/CTT | 0.15% on Sell |
| SEBI Turnover Charges | Rs 10 Per Cr |
| Stamp Duty* | 0.002% |
| GST | 18% on the Brokerage and Transaction charges |