Pocket Option Deposit Bonus
A Pocket Option deposit bonus adds up to 60% in trading credit on deposits of $50 or more. That credit is not withdrawable until you clear a turnover requirement — and working out what that requirement costs you is the entire point of this page.
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Bonus turnover calculator
Work out what a deposit bonus actually obligates you to trade.
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This calculator is a planning tool using the multiplier you select. Pocket Option sets the actual requirement in the terms attached to each individual code — check that figure before you deposit.
What a turnover requirement is
A turnover requirement, sometimes called a wagering or rollover requirement, is the total trading volume you must generate before bonus credit becomes withdrawable cash. It is expressed as a multiple of the bonus amount, and on Pocket Option that multiple commonly falls between 50x and 100x.
The formula is simple:
bonus amount × multiplier = required trading volume
Volume here means the cumulative value of every trade you place, not your profit or loss. A $10 trade that loses still contributes $10 toward the requirement, and so does a $10 trade that wins. This is worth internalising, because it means clearing a bonus is a function of activity, not skill.
Until the requirement is met, the bonus sits in your balance as tradable credit. You can use it to open positions, but you cannot withdraw it, and in most cases you cannot withdraw profit attributable to it either.
Why the multiplier matters more than the percentage
Most people compare bonuses by percentage — a 60% offer looks obviously better than a 50% one. In practice the multiplier is the more consequential number. A 30% bonus at 50x is easier to clear than a 60% bonus at 100x, because the larger bonus brings a proportionally larger obligation with it.
Run both through the calculator above with the same deposit and the difference is immediate.
What it looks like at three deposit levels
Abstract multipliers are hard to reason about. Concrete numbers are not.
| Deposit | Bonus at 60% | Balance | Turnover at 50x | Turnover at 100x |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50 | $30 | $80 | $1,500 | $3,000 |
| $500 | $300 | $800 | $15,000 | $30,000 |
| $2,500 | $1,500 (capped) | $4,000 | $75,000 | $150,000 |
Turning volume into time
The middle row is the one worth sitting with. A $500 deposit produces a $300 bonus and, at 50x, a $15,000 trading obligation. At an average position size of $10, that is 1,500 individual trades.
How long that takes depends entirely on how you trade:
- 20 trades a day — around 75 trading days, roughly three and a half months of consistent activity
- 10 trades a day — around 150 trading days, most of a year
- 5 trades a day — around 300 trading days, well over a year
Increase your average position size and the trade count drops, but you are then risking more per trade to clear a bonus faster, which is precisely the behaviour that turns a promotional offer into a loss. The requirement is best cleared by trading as you normally would and letting it take the time it takes — or by not taking the bonus at all.
Notice the third row too. A $2,500 deposit hits the $1,500 cap, so depositing $5,000 with the same code produces exactly the same bonus and exactly the same obligation. Beyond $2,500 you are adding capital for no additional benefit, which makes larger deposits progressively worse value on a percentage basis.
When a deposit bonus is worth taking
The bonus is not good or bad in the abstract. It is a trade — more capital now in exchange for restricted withdrawals until a volume target is met. Whether that trade favours you depends on facts about your own behaviour.
Take it if
- You already place 20+ trades a day and would hit the volume regardless
- You have demo data confirming your actual trade frequency, not a guess
- You are depositing between $50 and $2,500, where the rate applies without waste
- You have no plans to withdraw for several months
- The extra credit lets you size positions sensibly rather than over-risking a thin balance
Decline it if
- You trade selectively — the requirement will outlast your interest in the platform
- You might need the money back within a few months
- You are still learning and have not settled on a position size
- The larger balance would push you into trades you would not otherwise take
- You are depositing well above $2,500, where the cap makes the offer thin
There is no penalty for declining. A deposit made without a code active carries no turnover requirement at all — your funds and any profit remain withdrawable subject only to the normal $10 minimum. For a large number of traders that flexibility is worth more than the credit.
How to decline or cancel a bonus
This is a common question with a slightly awkward answer, so here it is directly.
Before depositing, declining is trivial: simply do not activate a code. There is no default bonus and no opt-out to find. A deposit made with no code active is a plain deposit.
After activating a code but before trading, contact support and ask for the bonus to be removed. This is generally straightforward while the credit is untouched.
After trading with the credit, unwinding gets complicated, because the platform cannot easily separate which positions used bonus funds. At this stage the practical options are to clear the requirement or to withdraw and accept forfeiting the bonus.
If you withdraw before meeting the turnover requirement, expect to forfeit the bonus and any profit attributable to it. Your own deposited funds are generally returned. Check the specific terms attached to your code, since details vary.
Five mistakes that cost people money
- Depositing more to get a bigger bonus. The bonus scales with the deposit, but so does the obligation. A larger bonus is a larger lock-up, not a larger gift.
- Entering the code after depositing. Bonuses are never applied retroactively and support cannot add one to a completed deposit. Activate first, always.
- Increasing position size to clear the requirement faster. This is the most expensive mistake on the list. Trading larger than your plan allows to hit a volume target reliably ends badly.
- Not checking the multiplier. The percentage is advertised prominently; the multiplier is in the terms. The second number determines the cost.
- Ignoring the cap. Depositing $5,000 against a $1,500 maximum bonus wastes half the deposit's earning potential in bonus terms.
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Deposit bonus FAQ
What is the turnover requirement on Pocket Option?
It commonly falls between 50x and 100x the bonus amount in total trading volume. The exact multiplier is set in the terms attached to each individual code, so check it before depositing rather than assuming.
Can I withdraw the bonus money?
Only after the turnover requirement is met. Until then the bonus functions as trading credit rather than cash. Withdrawing early typically forfeits the bonus and any profit tied to it, though your own deposited funds are generally returned.
Does a losing trade count toward the turnover requirement?
Yes. Turnover is measured by volume traded, not by outcome. A $10 losing trade contributes the same $10 toward the requirement as a $10 winning trade. Clearing a bonus is about activity rather than accuracy.
What is the maximum deposit bonus?
Individual codes carry their own cap — $1,500 on the 60% codes we list, $1,250 on the 50% ones. The platform-wide ceiling commonly cited is $5,000. Once you hit a code's cap, depositing more adds no further bonus.
Can I get a deposit bonus on every deposit or just the first?
Standard deposit codes work on repeat deposits through Finances → Promo Codes. Welcome codes such as 50START are first-deposit only. The codes listed on our homepage are the repeatable kind.
Is a 60% bonus better than a 50% one?
Not automatically. A larger bonus carries a proportionally larger turnover obligation, so a 60% bonus at 100x is harder to clear than a 50% bonus at 50x. Compare the multipliers, not just the headline percentages.
What is the minimum deposit to get a bonus?
$50. The platform's general minimum deposit is lower, around $5 depending on payment method and country, but no bonus code activates below $50.