People message me about partner codes all the time. Usually the same question: do they give you free trades or discounted spreads?
No. AvaTrade charges zero commission on forex. You pay the spread. That's the cost. A partner code doesn't touch it.
What 128979 does is unlock the welcome bonus. Extra funds in your account based on how much you put in. Simple as that.
How much do you get?
$1,000 deposit adds $200.
$2,000 gets you $400.
Deposits between $5,000 and $9,999 get $1,000.
Deposit $100,000+ and you can get up to $14,000. Most people won't hit that.
UK accounts start at £160 for £800 deposited. Top tier reaches £11,200.
Account minimum is $100. Minimum for any bonus is $1,000.
Finding the partner code field
When you're signing up. Below the phone field, there's a small link saying "Have a Partner Code?". Click it. A field drops down. Type **128979**.
Most people miss it because it doesn't look like a proper form field until you click.
If the system rejects it, don't panic. Finish signing up. Reach out to your account manager first. Request partner code 128979 be added. Standard practice for them.
The bonus has 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. Slower if AvaTrade Partner Code - 128979 you're trading micro lots. Happens faster than you'd think if you're active.
Your own money stays yours. Access it whenever you need. Only the bonus has the restriction.
One thing worth knowing: the bonus adds to your available margin even when locked. You can hold larger positions than your deposit alone would allow. For someone still learning, that buffer can keep you in the game long enough to figure things out.
AvaTrade overview
Six regulatory licenses: FCA, ASIC, CySEC, FSCA, FSA Japan, ADGM. Client funds sit in segregated accounts. They've been around since 2006.
You get MT4, MT5, AvaTradeGO mobile app, and WebTrader. Pick what suits you. Same account works across all of them.
EUR/USD spread starts at 0.9 pips. No commission on top.
Watch out for the inactivity fee. $50 per quarter if you don't trade for three months.
Ideal for
Those starting out who value regulation and flexibility. Anyone who wants the option to protect trades with AvaProtect.
Who should look elsewhere
High-frequency traders. The spreads are fine but not exceptional. Heavy volume traders get better rates at ECN brokers.
Traders wanting real stock ownership. No real share ownership here.
Traders based in the US. They don't take US clients.
More details
Full guide with all the details here:
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