BO ID stands for Beneficiary Owner Identification Number. It is an 8-digit number used to identify a unique demat account held with the depository (CDSL) through your Depository Participant (DP). It is required when applying for IPOs and generating the CDSL TPIN for holdings authorisation.
Zerodha is a discount broker in India. It is one of the most popular brokers in the country, with over 7 million customers. Zerodha offers a variety of trading products and services, including demat accounts, trading platforms, and research tools.
Sample BO ID: 1234567890123456
This BO ID is 16 digits long and consists of two parts:
- The first 8 digits are the DP ID.
- The last 8 digits are the client ID.
Steps to get BO ID in Zerodha
Here are the steps to get your BO ID in Zerodha:
- Log in to your Zerodha account. You can do this by going to the Zerodha website or opening the Zerodha Kite mobile app.
- Click on your name in the top right corner of the screen. This will open a drop-down menu.
- Click on “My Profile.” This will open your profile page.
- Scroll down to the “Demat” section. Your BO ID will be displayed under the “BO ID” label.
Here are some other things to know about BO IDs:
- Your BO ID is unique to you and your demat account.
- You will need your BO ID to apply for IPOs.
- You will need your BO ID to generate your CDSL TPIN.
- Your BO ID is not the same as your demat ID.
- Your BO ID is not the same as your Zerodha account ID.
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