Someone asks me about partner codes every couple of weeks. Always the same thing: can you get free trades or lower spreads?
No. AvaTrade charges zero commission on forex. You pay the spread. The spread is the fee. A partner code doesn't change that.
The code 128979 activates the bonus program. Additional trading capital depending on your deposit. That's all it does.
What's the bonus amount?
Deposit $1,000 and get $200.
$2,000 adds $400.
$5,000 to AvaTrade Partner Code - 128979 $9,999 adds $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. Scales up to £11,200 maximum.
You can open an account with $100. Bonus requires $1,000 minimum.
Where to enter the code
Registration page. Below the phone field, you'll see small text reading "Have a Partner Code?". Click it. A text box appears. Type **128979**.
People overlook it constantly because it's hidden.
If the system rejects it, don't panic. Go ahead and register anyway. Reach out to your account manager first. Request partner code 128979 be added. They handle this regularly.
The bonus has conditions
You need to trade a certain volume.
Roughly 10,000 units traded per $1 bonus. You'd need to trade 2,000,000 units to unlock a $200 bonus. Can take time with smaller position sizes. Regular trading gets you there sooner than you'd expect.
Your own money stays yours. Withdraw it whenever you want. Bonus funds remain locked until volume is met.
Worth mentioning: while the bonus is locked, it still counts toward your margin. 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
Regulated by six bodies: FCA, ASIC, CySEC, FSCA, FSA Japan, ADGM. Your funds are kept separate. In business since 2006.
Platform options: MT4, MT5, AvaTradeGO, WebTrader. Pick what suits you. Same account works across all of them.
Spreads on EUR/USD begin at 0.9 pips. Zero commission.
Be aware of the inactivity charge. $50 per quarter if you don't trade for three months.
Suits these traders
Those starting out who value regulation and flexibility. Anyone who wants the option to protect trades with AvaProtect.
Not ideal for
Scalp traders. Spreads are decent but not the tightest. Heavy volume traders get better rates at ECN brokers.
Anyone who wants to own actual shares. No real share ownership here.
Traders based in the US. They don't take US clients.
Complete guide
Full guide with all the details here:
**[AvaTrade Partner Code 128979](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/avatrade-partner-code-128979-tradetheday-ornac/)**