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title: "What is the difference between a PIS and a NON-PIS account?"
description: "NRIs can invest in India through two routes: PIS and Non-PIS. The differences between them are as follows:"
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# What is the difference between a PIS and a NON-PIS account?

> NRIs can invest in India through two routes: PIS and Non-PIS. The differences between them are as follows:

## Short answer

NRIs can invest in India through two routes: PIS and Non-PIS. The differences between them are as follows:

As an NRI, you can choose to open an NRO–Non-PIS account, an NRO–PIS account, or an NRE–PIS account. To trade in the equity segment, an NRE–PIS account is required, while trading in the F&O segment requires an NRO–NON-PIS account. However, there are certain trading restrictions applicable to NRIs.

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