I get asked about partner codes constantly. Usually the same question: do you get discounted fees or free trading?
Nope. AvaTrade charges zero commission on forex. You pay the spread. The spread is the fee. A partner code has no impact on spreads.
Code 128979 unlocks the deposit bonus. Bonus money added to your account based on deposit size. Nothing more complicated than that.
How much do you get?
Deposit $1,000 and get $200.
Put in $2,000, get $400.
$5,000 to $9,999 adds $1,000.
Top tier is $14,000 on deposits over $100,000. Not many traders reach that level.
British traders get £160 bonus on £800 deposits. Top tier reaches £11,200.
Minimum to open an account is $100. Minimum for any bonus is $1,000.
Where to enter the code
Registration page. After you enter your phone number, there's a small link saying "Have a Partner Code?". Click it. A field drops down. Type **128979**.
People overlook it constantly because it's hidden.
Sometimes it shows as invalid, don't worry. Go ahead and register anyway. Message your account manager before you deposit. Tell them you want 128979 applied. Standard practice for them.
Bonus withdrawal conditions
There's a volume requirement.
Around 10,000 units per 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.
Your own money stays yours. Take it out anytime. The bonus stays locked until you hit the volume.
Worth mentioning: the bonus adds to your available margin even when locked. You can hold larger positions than your deposit alone would allow. That breathing room helps while you're learning.
AvaTrade overview
Six regulatory licenses: FCA, ASIC, CySEC, FSCA, FSA Japan, ADGM. Client funds sit in segregated accounts. They've been around since 2006.
Platform options: MT4, MT5, AvaTradeGO, WebTrader. Pick what suits you. Same account works across all of them.
Spreads on EUR/USD begin at 0.9 pips. No commission on top.
Be aware of the inactivity charge. $50 quarterly after 3 months AvaTrade Partner Code - 128979 inactive.
Who this works for
Those starting out who value regulation and flexibility. Traders interested in AvaProtect trade insurance.
Look elsewhere if
Scalp traders. The spreads are fine but not exceptional. Heavy volume traders get better rates at ECN brokers.
Those looking to buy actual equities. It's CFD trading only.
American traders. Not available in the United States.
Full breakdown
Everything explained in depth:
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