People message me about partner codes all the time. Always the same thing: can you get free trades or lower spreads?
Short answer: no. AvaTrade doesn't charge commission on forex. You pay the spread. The spread is the fee. A partner code doesn't change that.
Partner code 128979 gets you access to the deposit bonus. Bonus money added to your account based on deposit size. That's all it does.
How much bonus do you receive?
Deposit $1,000 and get $200.
$2,000 adds $400.
Deposits between $5,000 and $9,999 get $1,000.
Maximum bonus is $14,000 for deposits above $100,000. Most people won't hit that.
UK accounts start at £160 for £800 deposited. Goes to £11,200 at the top.
Account minimum is $100. Minimum for any bonus is $1,000.
Where to enter the code
During registration. After you enter your phone number, you'll see small text reading "Have a Partner Code?". Click the arrow. A text box appears. Type **128979**.
Most people miss it because it doesn't look like a proper form field until you click.
If you see an error, it's fine. Go ahead and register anyway. Contact support before funding. Tell them you want 128979 applied. They handle this regularly.
There's a catch with the bonus
A trading volume condition applies.
Roughly 10,000 units traded per $1 bonus. A $200 bonus means trading 2,000,000 units before that $200 unlocks. Slower if you're trading micro lots. Active traders hit it quicker than expected.
The deposit belongs to you. Access it whenever you need. Bonus funds remain locked until volume is met.
Something useful to understand: while the bonus is locked, it still counts toward your margin. This lets you take bigger positions. Newer traders benefit from that extra cushion.
AvaTrade overview
Regulated by six bodies: 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. Use whichever you like. Your account syncs across platforms.
EUR/USD spread starts at 0.9 pips. No commission on top.
Be aware of the inactivity charge. Three months without trading costs $50.
Good fit for
Those starting out who value regulation and flexibility. People who like features like AvaProtect, which lets you insure a trade against loss for a small premium.
Look elsewhere if
Scalp traders. Good spreads but not ECN-level. ECN options offer AvaTrade Partner Code - 128979 lower costs for big volume.
Anyone who wants to own actual shares. It's CFD trading only.
US residents. Not available in the United States.
More details
Full guide with all the details here:
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