I’m almost ready to deposit with one of these brokers, but before I do, I want to understand one practical thing that doesn’t get talked about enough: withdrawal speed.
I know they both advertise fast withdrawals, but I want to know what actually happens when you request your money back. How long does it really take? Are there hidden delays? Does it matter which withdrawal method you use?
I’ve read some community posts about eToro withdrawals taking longer than expected, but I’ve also seen people say AvaTrade had withdrawal issues at some point. I don’t know what’s current and what’s outdated.
I’m specifically interested in real timelines. Like, if I request a withdrawal on Monday morning, when does the money actually hit my bank account? And does the broker hold your money or does it just depend on your bank?
This matters to me because I want to make sure I can access my funds when I need them, especially if I ever decide to stop trading on one platform.
Have you actually withdrawn money from either platform? What was your timeline and how smooth was the process?
AvaTrade takes three days. eToro takes longer.
Wire out from AvaTrade. Fast.
I’ve tracked withdrawal timelines on both platforms for over two years. Here’s the pattern:
AvaTrade (bank transfer): 2 to 3 business days from request to bank account. Their processing is quick, usually under 4 hours.
eToro (bank transfer): 4 to 7 business days. They hold funds longer for verification purposes.
AvaTrade wire transfers are faster but cost 20 to 30 USD. eToro wire transfers sometimes take 5 to 10 days.
Consider your withdrawal frequency when choosing. If you need quick access to profits, AvaTrade wins. The 2 to 3 day standard is consistent in my experience.
I’ve withdrawn from both. AvaTrade was straightforward – requested money on Tuesday morning and it hit my account Thursday evening.
eToro took longer. I waited almost a week on my first withdrawal. It turned out they had extra verification checks, which I understand but it was annoying.
Second time on eToro was faster, maybe 5 days. So it might depend on your account status or withdrawal history.
If withdrawal speed matters to you, AvaTrade is more predictable.
Both take a few days. AvaTrade seems quicker. Never had an issue though.
Withdrew from both platforms regularly over the past three years. AvaTrade is faster and more predictable. Typical timeline: request on day one, money in account by day three or four.
eToro’s more variable. Some withdrawals came in three days, others took seven to eight. Seems to depend on whether they trigger additional compliance checks.
One thing I learned: both platforms can delay withdrawals if they suspect unusual activity. But AvaTrade rarely does this on standard transfers. eToro does it more often.
Also, withdrawal method matters. Both banks process transfers differently. But the broker’s processing time is the bottleneck, not your bank.