People message me about partner codes all the time. Always the same thing: do you get discounted fees or free trading?
Short answer: no. AvaTrade charges zero commission on forex. You pay the spread. That's your trading cost. A partner code has no impact on spreads.
The code 128979 activates the bonus program. Bonus money added to your account based on deposit size. Simple as that.
What's the bonus amount?
$1,000 deposit adds $200.
$2,000 adds $400.
$5,000-$9,999 earns you $1,000 bonus.
Top tier is $14,000 on deposits over $100,000. Most people won't hit that.
British traders get £160 bonus on £800 deposits. Scales up to £11,200 maximum.
Account minimum is $100. Minimum for any bonus is $1,000.
The field is hidden
Registration page. Once you've filled in your phone number, there's a small link saying "Have a Partner Code?". Click it. The field expands. 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. Go ahead and register anyway. Contact support before funding. Tell them you want 128979 applied. Standard practice for them.
You can't withdraw the bonus straight away
There's a volume requirement.
Roughly 10,000 units traded per $1 bonus. A $200 bonus means trading 2,000,000 units before that $200 unlocks. Can take time with smaller position sizes. Active traders hit it quicker than expected.
The deposit belongs to you. Access it whenever you need. Only the bonus has the restriction.
Something useful to understand: locked bonus funds still contribute to your margin. This lets you take bigger positions. That breathing room helps while you're learning.
Quick facts about AvaTrade
Regulated by six bodies: FCA, ASIC, CySEC, FSCA, FSA Japan, ADGM. Client funds sit in segregated accounts. Operating since 2006.
You get MT4, MT5, AvaTradeGO mobile app, and WebTrader. Pick what suits you. One account for all platforms.
Spreads on EUR/USD begin at 0.9 pips. No commission on top.
Watch out for the inactivity fee. $50 quarterly after 3 months inactive.
Who this works 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 options offer lower costs for big volume.
Those looking to buy actual equities. No real share ownership here.
Traders based in here the US. They don't take US clients.
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Full guide with all the details here:
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