About BlueVault San Diego
BlueVault is a private, non-bank vault company with three locations; this is its San Diego (Mission Valley, Ralphs Center on Friars Road) facility. It rents insured safe deposit boxes in 11 sizes and large vault units, and offers Vault Custody storage for precious metals, fully segregated and never commingled, including IRA storage through self-directed IRA administrators. An on-premises precious metals dealer lets clients buy or sell metals and inspect stored holdings in person.
BlueVault San Diego at a glance
| Facility type | Private depository |
|---|---|
| Storage options | Safe deposit box, large vault unit, segregated, IRA storage |
| IRA storage | Yes |
| Insurance | Vault Custody and IRA metals insured for 100% of spot value through AXA (all-risk, zero deductible, policy names the client as payee), included in the storage fee; every safe deposit box includes $5,000 zero-deductible insurance, increasable to $1 million or more |
| Audits | Inbound deposits documented and videotaped under dual control and chain of custody, with annual independent audits (as stated by provider) |
| Fees | Vault Custody / IRA storage: 0.75% of holdings value per year, billed monthly at 0.0625% (up to $500K), 0.67%/yr ($500K-$1MM), 0.58%/yr ($1MM-$2MM), quote above $2MM; no account opening fee. Safe deposit boxes per month: from $25 (smallest size) to $567 (72x48x24 in) (as of 2026-10-09) |
| Minimums | No official IRA minimum; provider suggests $25,000+ |
Source: information published by bluevaultsecure.com, checked October 2026. Fees and terms can change, so confirm them with the facility.
BlueVault San Diego FAQ
What storage options does BlueVault San Diego offer?
BlueVault San Diego lists the following options: safe deposit box, large vault unit, segregated, IRA storage.
Can I store IRA gold and silver with BlueVault San Diego?
BlueVault San Diego states that it stores precious metals held in self-directed IRAs. Your IRA custodian arranges the account and shipping.
Is storage at BlueVault San Diego insured?
Vault Custody and IRA metals insured for 100% of spot value through AXA (all-risk, zero deductible, policy names the client as payee), included in the storage fee; every safe deposit box includes $5,000 zero-deductible insurance, increasable to $1 million or more
How much does storage at BlueVault San Diego cost?
Vault Custody / IRA storage: 0.75% of holdings value per year, billed monthly at 0.0625% (up to $500K), 0.67%/yr ($500K-$1MM), 0.58%/yr ($1MM-$2MM), quote above $2MM; no account opening fee. Safe deposit boxes per month: from $25 (smallest size) to $567 (72x48x24 in) (as of 2026-10-09) Prices can change, so confirm the current fee with the facility.
Where is BlueVault San Diego located?
BlueVault San Diego is listed in San Diego, California. Most facilities work by appointment, so call before visiting.