People message me about partner codes all the time. Usually the same question: do you get discounted fees or free trading?
Short answer: no. AvaTrade has no commission on forex trades. You pay the spread. The spread is the fee. A partner code doesn't touch it.
The code 128979 activates the bonus program. Bonus money added to your account based on deposit size. That's all it does.
How much bonus do you receive?
A $1,000 deposit gets you $200.
$2,000 gets you $400.
$5,000 to $9,999 adds $1,000.
Top tier is $14,000 on deposits over $100,000. That's for serious capital.
UK traders funding in pounds start at £160 on £800. Top tier reaches £11,200.
Minimum to open an account is $100. Bonus requires $1,000 minimum.
Finding the partner code field
During registration. Once you've filled in your phone number, there's a small link saying "Have a Partner Code?". Click on that text. 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. Reach out to your account manager first. Tell them you want 128979 applied. They handle this regularly.
The bonus has conditions
A trading volume condition applies.
Around 10,000 units per dollar of bonus. You'd need to trade 2,000,000 units to unlock a $200 bonus. Slower if you're trading micro lots. Happens avatrade partner code faster than you'd think if you're active.
Your own money stays yours. Take it out anytime. Only the bonus has the restriction.
Worth mentioning: locked bonus funds still contribute to your margin. This lets you take bigger positions. For someone still learning, that buffer can keep you in the game long enough to figure things out.
AvaTrade overview
Regulated by six bodies: FCA, ASIC, CySEC, FSCA, FSA Japan, ADGM. Your funds are kept separate. In business since 2006.
Platforms include MT4, MT5, a mobile app called AvaTradeGO, and browser-based WebTrader. Pick what suits you. Same account works across all of them.
EUR/USD spread starts at 0.9 pips. No commission on top.
Note the dormancy fee. $50 per quarter if you don't trade for three months.
Ideal for
Newer traders who want decent regulation and multiple platform options. Traders interested in AvaProtect trade insurance.
Who should look elsewhere
Scalp traders. Good spreads but not ECN-level. ECN options offer 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.
Read more
I wrote a longer version covering everything in detail:
**[AvaTrade Partner Code 128979](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/avatrade-partner-code-128979-tradetheday-ornac/)**