Physical Gold
Allocated and segregatedAbout Physical Gold
Physical Gold Limited is a Hatton Garden bullion dealer offering storage of purchased gold and silver at Loomis UK, with VAT-free silver held at Brinks in Switzerland. Metals are held in a fully segregated account, ring-fenced from the company's balance sheet. Storage is charged semi-annually.
Key facts
| Type | Bullion dealer storage |
|---|---|
| Vault location | Loomis UK; VAT-free silver at Brinks Switzerland |
| Phone | 020 7060 9992 |
| Website | physicalgold.com |
| Storage options | allocated bullion storage; segregated storage; VAT-free silver storage (Switzerland) |
| Insurance | Insured storage option at specialist LBMA-approved vaults (no further insurer wording published). |
| Audits | Precious metals are independently audited at Loomis by world-renowned auditing firm Deloitte LLP and Rodl & partner at Brinks Zurich. |
| Prices | Standard semi-annual storage charge: gold coins/bars, Gold Monthly Saver and Pension Gold 0.5% + VAT (minimum semi-annual charge £25.00 + VAT); silver coins/bars and Silver Monthly Saver 0.75% + VAT (minimum £32.50 + VAT); VAT-free silver (Brinks Switzerland) 0.75% + VAT (minimum £32.50 + VAT); delivery of stored UK metals £25 + 0.25% of value handling fee (as of 9 October 2026) |
| VAT | VAT-free silver is stored at Brinks Switzerland; storage charges are quoted plus VAT. |
| Allocated and segregated | Yes |
Score: 3 out of 6
- Address with postcode
- Insurance amount stated
- Prices published
- Access hours stated
- Contract term stated
- No bank account needed
The six criteria
- Address with postcode: The vault has a published address with postcode.
- Insurance amount stated: An insurance amount or full-value cover is stated.
- Prices published: Actual prices are published on the website.
- Access hours stated: Access or opening hours are stated.
- Contract term stated: The minimum term or notice period is stated.
- No bank account needed: No bank account needed. Banks get no point here because they usually rent boxes to customers only.
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Checked: October 2026. Prices and terms can change, so please confirm them with the provider.
Physical Gold: questions
What storage does Physical Gold offer?
According to Physical Gold: Allocated bullion storage; segregated storage; VAT-free silver storage (Switzerland)
Is storage with Physical Gold insured?
According to Physical Gold: Insured storage option at specialist LBMA-approved vaults (no further insurer wording published).
How much does storage with Physical Gold cost?
Published prices: Standard semi-annual storage charge: gold coins/bars, Gold Monthly Saver and Pension Gold 0.5% + VAT (minimum semi-annual charge £25.00 + VAT); silver coins/bars and Silver Monthly Saver 0.75% + VAT (minimum £32.50 + VAT); VAT-free silver (Brinks Switzerland) 0.75% + VAT (minimum £32.50 + VAT); delivery of stored UK metals £25 + 0.25% of value handling fee (as of 9 October 2026) Prices can change, so ask the provider for the current price.
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