How to deactivate your Zerodha account?

You can deactivate your account if you intend to stop trading temporarily and resume it later. This can be done using Kill Switch.

If you are closing your Zerodha account because of employer restrictions, you can request Zerodha to be empanelled as a registered broker with your company.

What happens when you deactivate your account

When you deactivate your account:

• Your trading account will be deactivated, and a freeze will be applied on your demat. No credits or debits can happen to your demat account
• You will have no access to Kite and Console
  
• AMC and other such charges will continue to be levied on your trading ledger, if applicable
  
• You will continue to receive periodic emails like account statements, holding statements, etc.

How to deactivate your account

To deactivate your account, download and print the Account Closure/Deactivation Form (PDF). You can refer to the Sample copy (PDF). Tick on Deactivate account, fill up the form and courier it to:

Alternatively, you can digitally sign (eSign) the filled account closure form and submit it by creating a ticket. The account closure form will be processed within 72 working hours.

To reactivate the account, print the reactivation letter (PDF), fill in the details, sign it, and courier it along with a self-attested copy of the PAN card and address proof. Sample copy of the reactivation letter (PDF). Address proof can be any one of the following: Driving Licence, Voter’s ID, Passport, Aadhaar. If an Aadhaar is being submitted as proof, ensure that a masked Aadhaar is submitted.