I get asked about partner codes constantly. Always the same thing: do you get discounted fees or free trading?
No. AvaTrade charges zero commission on forex. You pay the spread. That's your trading cost. A partner code doesn't touch it.
Partner code 128979 gets you access to the deposit bonus. Extra funds in your account based on how much you put in. Nothing more complicated than that.
How much do you get?
A $1,000 deposit gets you $200.
$2,000 adds $400.
Deposits between $5,000 and $9,999 get $1,000.
Deposit $100,000+ and you can get up to $14,000. Not many traders reach that level.
UK traders funding in pounds start at £160 on £800. Goes to £11,200 at the top.
Account minimum is $100. Minimum for any bonus is $1,000.
Where to enter the code
When you're signing up. Once you've filled in your phone number, you'll see small text reading "Have a Partner Code?". Click the arrow. A text box appears. Type **128979**.
Easy to miss since it's collapsed by default.
Sometimes it shows as invalid, don't worry. Complete your registration. Contact support before funding. Ask them to add code 128979. Standard practice for them.
There's a catch with the bonus
There's a volume requirement.
Around 10,000 units per dollar of bonus. $200 bonus requires 2,000,000 units of trading volume. Can take time with smaller position sizes. Happens faster than you'd think if you're active.
Your deposit is 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. This lets you take bigger positions. That breathing room helps while you're learning.
About AvaTrade
Regulated 128979 by six bodies: FCA, ASIC, CySEC, FSCA, FSA Japan, ADGM. Segregated client accounts. Operating since 2006.
You get MT4, MT5, AvaTradeGO mobile app, and WebTrader. Use whichever you like. Your account syncs across platforms.
EUR/USD spread starts at 0.9 pips. No commission on top.
Note the dormancy fee. $50 quarterly after 3 months inactive.
Suits these traders
Beginners wanting solid regulation and platform choice. Anyone who wants the option to protect trades with AvaProtect.
Look elsewhere if
High-frequency traders. Spreads are decent but not the tightest. ECN brokers will beat them on cost if you're trading high volume.
Those looking to buy actual equities. AvaTrade is CFDs only.
Traders based in the US. Not available in the United States.
Complete guide
Everything explained in depth:
**[AvaTrade Partner Code 128979](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/avatrade-partner-code-128979-tradetheday-ornac/)**