People message me about partner codes AvaTrade Partner Code - 128979 all the time. Always the same thing: do they give you free trades or discounted spreads?
No. AvaTrade doesn't charge commission on forex. You pay the spread. That's your trading cost. A partner code doesn't change that.
Code 128979 unlocks the deposit bonus. Additional trading capital depending on your deposit. That's all it does.
Bonus amounts?
Deposit $1,000 and get $200.
Deposit $2,000 for $400 bonus.
$5,000 to $9,999 adds $1,000.
Deposit $100,000+ and you can get up to $14,000. Most people won't hit that.
UK traders funding in pounds start at £160 on £800. Goes to £11,200 at the top.
Minimum to open an account is $100. Minimum for any bonus is $1,000.
The code field isn't obvious
When you're signing up. After you enter your phone number, there's a small link saying "Have a Partner Code?". Click on that text. A text box appears. Type **128979**.
Most people miss it because it doesn't look like a proper form field until you click.
Sometimes it shows as invalid, don't worry. Complete your registration. Reach out to your account manager first. Request partner code 128979 be added. They handle this regularly.
Bonus withdrawal conditions
You need to trade a certain volume.
About 10,000 units for every dollar of bonus. You'd need to trade 2,000,000 units to unlock a $200 bonus. Takes a while if you trade small. Regular trading gets you there sooner than you'd expect.
The deposit belongs to you. Access it whenever you need. Only the bonus has the restriction.
Worth mentioning: the bonus adds to your available margin even when locked. You can hold larger positions than your deposit alone would allow. For someone still learning, that buffer can keep you in the game long enough to figure things out.
AvaTrade overview
Licensed by six regulators: FCA, ASIC, CySEC, FSCA, FSA Japan, ADGM. Segregated client accounts. Operating since 2006.
Platform options: MT4, MT5, AvaTradeGO, WebTrader. Pick what suits you. One account for all platforms.
EUR/USD spread starts at 0.9 pips. Commission-free.
Be aware of the inactivity charge. $50 per quarter if you don't trade for three months.
Ideal for
Newer traders who want decent regulation and multiple platform options. Traders interested in AvaProtect trade insurance.
Not ideal for
Scalp traders. Spreads are decent but not the tightest. ECN brokers will beat them on cost if you're trading high volume.
Traders wanting real stock ownership. No real share ownership here.
American traders. They don't take US clients.
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