Is there a difference between opening an account online and going to a securities company?

Opening an account in a securities company is essentially the same as opening an account online. However, apart from paying attention to commission, it is also very important to open a stock account, that is, it is convenient to handle business in the future, and you can't go to the sales department if you have something, especially online, which is generally far from the sales department. Be sure to confirm whether it is convenient to handle the follow-up business before opening an account.

At present, large brokerage firms provide online account opening and mobile account opening services. To open an account online, you only need a computer with a camera to complete all the procedures online, without going to securities companies and banks. Generally, you need to prepare a computer with a camera, an ID card and a bank card, and you need to operate it yourself.

It is more convenient to open an account with a mobile phone, as long as you have a smart phone. You also need to operate your personal ID card and bank card. Online account opening and counter account opening are only in different ways, and the accounts opened are actually the same.

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On-site account opening process: investors can handle it through the local securities business department or securities registration institution, and they need to provide their valid identity documents and copies. If you entrust others to do it for you, you also need to provide your agent's ID card and a copy.

Off-site account opening process: The most common off-site account opening method is online account opening. Online account opening is a form of self-help account opening for investors. Investors apply for a digital certificate through an electronic certification service institution designated by a securities company, and go through the account opening procedures online based on the digital certificate.

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