What should I do if my trading account becomes dormant or inactive?

What should I do if my trading account becomes dormant or inactive?

If your FYERS trading account has no trading activity for 24 consecutive months, it is automatically marked as dormant and deactivated in line with SEBI and exchange rules. You can easily reactivate it online through a re-KYC process that ensures compliance and account security.

What does a dormant account mean?

A dormant account is one that hasn’t had any trading activity for 24 months. In such cases:

  • The account is disabled for trading.
  • You are required to complete re-KYC (Know Your Customer) verification.
  • This is done to comply with SEBI’s regulations and protect investor interests.

Steps to reactivate your dormant FYERS account

Read this article to know in detail the steps required to reactivate your account.

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