What is ISIN Code: How To Get ISIN Code For Mutual Funds/Shares?

Having the ISIN number (International Securities Identification Number) of your securities simplifies investment tracking. It assists investors in identifying, tracking, settling, and reporting assets precisely, particularly when the same security is listed on several exchanges under various symbols. Here in this article, see what an ISIN code means and where to find an ISIN code for various asset types.  

Key Highlights:

• ISIN is a 12-character alphanumeric code assigned to securities.
• ISIN helps identify investments across 100+ exchanges and 200+ countries.
• Investors can find ISIN codes through AMFI, NSDL, NSE, and BSE portals.

What is an ISIN code?

International Securities Identification Number (ISIN) codes are 12-digit alphanumeric identifiers that are assigned to all types of securities. In each country, there is a National Numbering Agency (NNA) that issues and maintains ISIN allotments for securities in accordance with International Organisation for Standardization (ISO) guidelines. 

By using ISIN codes, you can identify securities traded on 100+ exchanges across more than 200 countries.

How to get ISIN code of mutual funds?

To get ISIN codes of mutual funds in India, follow the steps given below:

Step 1: Navigate to the official website of Association of Mutual Funds India (AMFI). 

Step 2: In the lower right corner of the screen, click on ‘Latest NAV’. 

Step 3: Choose the mutual fund name, select between the options of open-ended scheme or closed-ended scheme, and click on ‘Get NAV’. 

As the screen loads, you will see the ISIN code of your selected scheme.

How to get ISIN code of shares?

You can get ISIN codes for shares from three sources in India. They are as follows:

National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL)

Mentioned below are the steps you can follow to get ISIN codes from NSDL:

Step 1: Visit the official website of NSDL. 

Step 2: Scroll down to the ‘Advanced Search’ section and then click on ‘Company Search’.

Step 3: When the screen loads, select ‘Detailed Search’. 

Step 4: After this, enter the company name and click on ‘Search’. 

The screen will display the entity’s ISIN code along with other information. 

National Stock Exchange (NSE)

To get the ISIN codes of your target assets on NSE, follow the steps given below:

Step 1: Visit the official website of NSE. 

Step 2: Navigate to ‘Corporates’ section and click on ‘Securities Information’. 

Step 3: Download the Excel sheet for the type of security you have invested in. 

Step 4: Open it and search for the ISIN with the company’s name. 

Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE)

To search ISIN codes on BSE, follow the steps below:

Step 1: Go to the official website of BSE.

Step 2: Navigate to the ‘Corporates’ section and then, once redirected, click on ‘Securities Information’. 

Step 3: Enter the security name to find its ISIN code.  

ISIN code list

Here is an ISIN code list of the most commonly searched shares in India:

Final Word

ISIN codes are an elegant way of simplifying investing by ensuring that every security has a globally unique identifier. If you are investing in mutual funds, shares, bonds, or IPOs, using the ISIN identifier can help you track your investments more precisely by minimizing confusion or uncertainty across different exchanges.