What is KYC and what does KYC status means?

What is KYC and what does KYC status means?

What is KYC?
KYC (Know Your Customer) is a process to verify a customer’s identity, income, and profession before opening a trading/demat account. As per SEBI guidelines, completing a KYC verification is mandatory to open a trading and demat account. 

When opening an account with Jainam or any other SEBI-registered intermediary, your KYC details will be verified at the time of account opening to comply with these guidelines.


How to check your KYC Status:

  1. Visit the CVLKRA website.
  2. Select on KYC Inquiry.
  3. Enter your PAN or
    Enter the name of the applicant, date of birth/date of incorporation, and exempt category.
  4. Enter the captcha and submit.
  5. Check the KRA (KYC Registration Agency) and KYC status in the results under the KRA and KYC Status columns.

Types of KYC status:

  1. Validated/Registered: KYC is completed, and the account will be unblocked within 72 hours.
  2. Under Process: KYC is being processed by the KRA. It may take up to 5 working days.
  3. On-hold/Rejected: KYC was submitted with incorrect/incomplete documents.