Avatrade promotion

AvaTrade runs two promotions. Eligible new clients may receive a bonus on their first deposit during AvaTrade's promotion periods, and every verified client can join Refer a Friend, which pays 10% of a referred friend's first deposit, up to $250 per friend, in withdrawable cash. Both depend on where you live and which AvaTrade company holds your account.

The first-deposit bonus

AvaTrade issues the welcome bonus only to eligible clients during designated promotion days, so the current rate is shown on its site and in your account rather than fixed. The bonus is credited once your account is funded and verified and you open your first trade. Its conditions are strict:

  • To withdraw the bonus you must trade 30,000 in your account's base currency for every $1 of bonus within 100 days of the deposit.
  • If you don't reach the volume in time, the bonus is cancelled and removed.
  • Anything above your audit balance, your deposit plus the bonus, counts as profit and can be withdrawn.
  • Bonuses are not offered in many jurisdictions, including the EU, the UK, Australia and countries such as Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Indonesia and Malaysia.

The volume target is large. A $200 bonus needs 6,000,000 in volume, about 60 standard lots of a major pair in 100 days. For most new traders the realistic value of the bonus is as margin, not as cash.

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AvaTrade Refer a Friend, explained in 1:43

How it works, how to claim it and the rules to read first.

Chapters and rules

Refer a Friend: what you earn

Friend's first depositYour maximum bonus (10%)Lots your friend trades
$200$201
$500$502.5
$1,000$1005
$1,500$1507.5
$2,000$20010
$2,500$25012.5

Your friend registers with your link, verifies a real account and deposits at least $200; deposits above $2,500 count as $2,500. They then have 90 days to trade one lot for every $200 deposited, with each trade held at least five minutes. Every lot traded generates $20 of your bonus. Complete the volume and you are paid seven days later; trade only part of it and AvaTrade pays a proportional bonus at the end of the 90 days.

Refer a Friend: what you earn. $200: $20: 1; $500: $50: 2.5; $1,000: $100: 5; $1,500: $150: 7.5; $2,000: $200: 10; $2,500: $250: 12.5
Refer a Friend: what you earn: the figures from this section at a glance.

A worked referral example

Your friend deposits $1,000, so the most you can earn is $100 and they need to trade five lots within 90 days. They trade three lots and stop. At the end of the 90 days AvaTrade pays a proportional bonus for the three lots: 3 × $20 = $60. Had they traded all five, you would have received the full $100 seven days after the fifth lot.

Is AvaTrade's welcome bonus worth it?

For most traders the volume rule makes the bonus itself hard to keep. 30,000 of volume for every $1 of bonus means even a $100 bonus needs 3,000,000 of trading in 100 days. Its practical value is as margin while you trade, with profits above your deposit and the bonus withdrawable along the way. If you won't trade that much, don't count on cashing the bonus out.

  • Good fit: active traders in eligible countries who want extra margin.
  • Poor fit: occasional traders who expect to withdraw the bonus.
  • Referral: worth using if friends already plan to trade with AvaTrade.

How to take part

  1. Open and verify an AvaTrade account; only verified, active clients can refer.
  2. For the welcome bonus, fund your account during a promotion period and open a trade.
  3. To refer someone, log in to MyAccount, click Refer a Friend and share your link.
  4. Track bonuses and referrals in your client dashboard.
AvaTrade is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland, ASIC, the FSCA, the BVI FSC and other authorities; bonus eligibility depends on the company that holds your account. See our AvaTrade review.

Key terms explained

  • Credit (bonus credit): money the broker adds to your account as margin. It raises your equity but isn't yours to withdraw.
  • Trading volume: the value of the positions you trade, not the money in your account. A small account can build large volume with leverage.
  • Referral reward: a payment for introducing a new client, normally only once that client deposits and trades.
  • Standard lot: 100,000 units of the base currency. A round turn means opening and closing one lot.

Who this offer suits

AvaTrade's welcome bonus suits active traders in eligible countries who want margin support and can trade high volume. The referral programme suits clients whose friends already plan to join AvaTrade.

Mistakes to avoid

Expecting to withdraw the welcome bonus quickly is the main misunderstanding; the volume target is large and the bonus is cancelled after 100 days if it isn't met. With referrals, friends sometimes deposit more than $2,500 expecting a bigger reward, but deposits above that count as $2,500.

Before you claim: a quick checklist

  • Confirm your country is eligible.
  • Verify your account and open a first trade.
  • Track volume against the 100-day deadline.
  • For referrals, share your MyAccount link.

Our verdict

AvaTrade's referral programme is the stronger of its two offers: the rules are published in full, the reward scales sensibly with deposit and volume, and partial completion still pays something. The welcome bonus is harder to value because its rate is set per promotion period and the volume rule is steep. Our advice is to judge AvaTrade on its regulation and costs first, then treat either promotion as a modest extra.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I withdraw the AvaTrade deposit bonus?

Trade 30,000 in your account's base currency for every $1 of bonus within 100 days. If you miss the target, the bonus is cancelled. Profits above your deposit plus the bonus can be withdrawn at any time.

How much does AvaTrade pay per referral?

10% of your friend's first deposit, up to $250, released at $20 for every lot they trade within 90 days.

Is the AvaTrade bonus available in Bangladesh or India?

No. AvaTrade lists Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Indonesia and Malaysia among the countries not eligible for its first-deposit bonus, along with the EU, UK and Australia.

When is the AvaTrade referral bonus paid?

Seven days after your friend completes the full trading volume, or as a proportional amount at the end of the 90-day period.

Does my AvaTrade referral need to be a new client?

Yes. Only new clients qualify, and they must register through your referral link.

Do short trades count for AvaTrade referrals?

No. Only trades held open for at least five minutes count towards your friend's volume.

Can existing AvaTrade clients get a bonus?

AvaTrade says funded clients should ask their account manager about eligibility for a bonus.

Does AvaTrade's referral reward have a deposit cap?

Yes. Deposits above $2,500 count as $2,500, so the maximum reward is $250.

Can I refer friends in other countries to AvaTrade?

Yes, from most regions, provided the friend's country isn't restricted by regulation.

Is AvaTrade's bonus available to Pakistani traders?

No. AvaTrade lists Pakistan among the countries not eligible for its first-deposit bonus.

Does AvaTrade's referral need a minimum deposit?

Yes. Your friend must deposit at least $200; deposits above $2,500 count as $2,500.

How we checked this page. Facts were checked on 6 October 2026 against AvaTrade's Help Centre (support.avatrade.com); AvaTrade's Refer a Friend page. Promotions change often and depend on where you live, so confirm the current terms in your client area before you deposit. Trading CFDs on margin carries a high risk of losing money.