I’m getting ready to start trading with real money, and one thing that worries me is getting my profits out. I’ve read mixed things online about how long withdrawals actually take from different brokers.
Someone told me AvaTrade can take up to 10 business days, while eToro is supposedly faster. But then I heard eToro charges fees on some withdrawal methods and AvaTrade doesn’t. I’m not even sure if that’s accurate.
I want to know: what’s the actual timeline here? Like, if I put in a withdrawal request Monday morning, when does the money actually hit my bank account? And do the fees vary by withdrawal method?
Also, I’m wondering if this relates to how the rebates work through GlobeGain. Do rebates speed up or slow down the withdrawal process at all? Or is that completely separate?
If you’ve actually withdrawn from either platform, I’d love to hear what happened—how long it took, what fees you paid, any surprises.
I withdraw from AvaTrade monthly and eToro quarterly. Here’s what actually happens:
AvaTrade: I request a withdrawal via bank transfer on a Tuesday. It takes 3 to 5 business days to clear. So by Friday or Monday I see it in my account. They charge a small flat fee—I think it’s $5 or €5 depending on currency. No surprise there, they’re transparent about it upfront.
eToro: Their withdrawals are slower. Usually 7 to 10 business days, sometimes longer if you’re using a credit card or Skrill. They advertise free withdrawals but in practice, my bank charges me a wire fee because of the conversion path.
The rebates from GlobeGain don’t affect withdrawal timing. Those are separate—your rebate goes into your trading account balance and gets paid out with normal funds when you request a withdrawal.
My advice: if you’re withdrawing frequently, AvaTrade is better. The fee is small and predictable. eToro makes sense if you’re letting profits ride and withdrawing maybe once or twice a year.
Test your first withdrawal with a small amount on whichever broker you choose. You’ll see the exact timeline and fee reality then.
Withdrawal speed depends entirely on your withdrawal method. Here’s the breakdown:
Bank transfer (SWIFT): AvaTrade and eToro both use 3 to 10 business days. AvaTrade is usually faster—around 4 days. eToro takes longer, sometimes 8 to 10. Bank transfers have AvaTrade charging $5 flat, eToro charging nothing but your bank might charge you a receiving fee ($15 to $25 in some countries).
PayPal or e-wallets: If you deposited via PayPal, withdrawals go back instantly to your PayPal account. But both brokers process this in 1 to 3 business days. Then PayPal to your bank is another 1 to 2 days.
Credit card: Both brokers refund to your original card within a few business days. But your credit card company takes another 5 to 10 days to process it as a credit.
GlobeGain rebates are credited to your trading balance automatically and withdraw normally. No delays there.
Realistically: AvaTrade gets money to you about 2 to 3 days faster on average. If you’re withdrawing regularly, that adds up. eToro’s slowness isn’t a sign of anything wrong—just how their payment processors work.
I just withdrew from AvaTrade last week actually. Took exactly 5 business days from submission to seeing it in my bank account. The $5 fee showed up on my statement too, which I expected.
Specifically, I submitted Wednesday afternoon, it cleared by the end of Monday. Pretty smooth overall.
I haven’t withdrawn from eToro so I can’t give you firsthand experience there. But from what I hear from other traders, just expect it to take longer and plan accordingly if you’re relying on the money soon.
With GlobeGain rebates, you don’t wait any longer—the rebate just adds to your balance and comes out with your normal withdrawal. Nothing special about timing there.
AvaTrade 5 days eToro 10 days. Both charge fees sometimes.
I’ve only withdrawn once from AvaTrade. Took about a week. Fee was small.
Pro tip: always request your first withdrawal small—like $100 or €100. Confirm the timeline and fees. Document everything. Then you’ll have actual data for your second withdrawal.
Some brokers slow down large withdrawals for compliance checks. Nothing wrong with it, just be aware. If you’re withdrawing €5,000 or more, expect them to ask for ID verification even if you already did it on signup.
GlobeGain’s rebates don’t trigger anything special—they’re treated like normal trading profits once credited to your account.