I get asked about partner codes constantly. Usually the same question: do you get discounted fees or free trading?
No. AvaTrade charges zero commission on forex. You pay the spread. The spread is the fee. A partner code won't affect it.
The code 128979 activates the linkedin avatrade partner code bonus program. Bonus money added to your account based on deposit size. Nothing more complicated than that.
How much bonus do you receive?
Deposit $1,000 and get $200.
Put in $2,000, get $400.
Deposits between $5,000 and $9,999 get $1,000.
Maximum bonus is $14,000 for deposits above $100,000. Most people won't hit that.
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. Below the phone field, you'll see small text reading "Have a Partner Code?". Click the arrow. The field expands. 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. Contact support before funding. Tell them you want 128979 applied. They do this manually all the time.
The bonus has conditions
There's a volume requirement.
About 10,000 units for every dollar of bonus. You'd need to trade 2,000,000 units to unlock a $200 bonus. Can take time with smaller position sizes. Happens faster than you'd think if you're active.
Your deposit is yours. Access it whenever you need. Bonus funds remain locked until volume is met.
Something useful to understand: 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
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. Choose based on preference. Your account syncs across platforms.
Spreads on EUR/USD begin at 0.9 pips. Zero commission.
Note the dormancy fee. $50 per quarter if you don't trade for three months.
Good fit for
Newer traders who want decent regulation and multiple platform options. Anyone who wants the option to protect trades with AvaProtect.
Not ideal for
High-frequency traders. The spreads are fine but not exceptional. Heavy volume traders get better rates at ECN brokers.
Those looking to buy actual equities. No real share ownership here.
Traders based in the US. Not available in the United States.
Full breakdown
I wrote a longer version covering everything in detail:
**[AvaTrade Partner Code 128979](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/avatrade-partner-code-128979-tradetheday-ornac/)**