I get asked about partner codes constantly. Same question every time: can you get free trades or lower spreads?
Short answer: no. AvaTrade has no commission on forex trades. You pay the spread. That's the cost. A partner code won't affect it.
What 128979 does is unlock the welcome bonus. Additional trading capital depending on your deposit. That's all it does.
Bonus amounts?
Deposit $1,000 and get $200.
$2,000 gets you $400.
$5,000 to $9,999 adds $1,000.
Maximum bonus is $14,000 for deposits above $100,000. Most people won't hit that.
British traders get £160 bonus on £800 deposits. Goes to £11,200 at the top.
Minimum to open an account is $100. Minimum for any bonus is $1,000.
Where to enter the code
Registration page. Below the phone field, look for small text that says "Have a Partner Code?" with an arrow next to it. Click on that text. A field drops down. 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. Finish signing up. Reach out to your account manager first. Request partner code 128979 be added. They do this manually all the time.
Bonus withdrawal conditions
There's a volume requirement.
Around 10,000 units per dollar of bonus. $200 bonus requires 2,000,000 units of trading volume. Slower if you're trading micro lots. Happens faster than you'd think if you're active.
The deposit belongs to you. Take it out anytime. Bonus funds remain locked until volume is met.
One thing worth knowing: the bonus adds to your available margin even when locked. Allows for slightly larger trades. That breathing room helps while you're learning.
Quick facts about AvaTrade
Six regulatory licenses: FCA, ASIC, CySEC, FSCA, FSA Japan, ADGM. Segregated client accounts. They've been around since 2006.
Platforms include MT4, MT5, a mobile app called AvaTradeGO, and browser-based WebTrader. Use whichever you like. Same account works across all of them.
EUR/USD from 0.9 pips. Zero commission.
Be aware of the inactivity charge. $50 per quarter if you don't trade for website three months.
Who this works 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.
Who should look elsewhere
Scalp traders. Spreads are decent but not the tightest. Heavy volume traders get better rates at ECN brokers.
Traders wanting real stock ownership. It's CFD trading only.
American traders. US clients aren't accepted.
Full breakdown
Full guide with all the details here:
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