Sharps Pixley
Allocated and segregatedAbout Sharps Pixley
Sharps Pixley, a member of Degussa, is a bullion dealer with premises and vault storage in St James's, London. Bullion is held fully allocated and individually segregated in the account holder's name. Custody fees are paid annually in advance with a six-month minimum term.
Key facts
| Type | Bullion dealer storage |
|---|---|
| Vault location | Sharps Pixley vault facility in Mayfair, London; international vaulting also available |
| Phone | +44 (0)20 7871 0532 |
| Website | sharpspixley.com |
| Storage options | allocated bullion storage; segregated storage |
| Access | Mon-Tue 9am-5pm, Wednesday 9am-7pm, Thu-Fri 9am-5pm (opening hours) |
| Insurance | All metal held in our vaults is fully insured by Lloyds of London through our broker Howden. With no hidden or additional costs, our insurance solution is included in the custody rates. |
| Audits | Our vaults are also independently audited bi-annually by Deloitte and Alex Stewart International; clients may inspect holdings at any time without advance notice. |
| Prices | Gold: holdings below £100,000 flat £25 per month (£300 per year); £100,000-£1,000,000 0.30% per annum; £1,000,000-£5,000,000 0.25%; £5,000,000+ on demand. Silver: below £100,000 flat £50 per month (£600 per year); £100,000-£1,000,000 0.60%; £1,000,000-£5,000,000 0.50%; £5,000,000+ on demand. Fees include insurance and VAT, paid annually in advance (as of 9 October 2026) |
| Contract term | 6 months |
| VAT | Because Sharps Pixley is a full member of the LBMA, you don't need to pay VAT on Silver as long as it's vaulted with us. Fees are inclusive of VAT. |
| Accreditations | LBMA member |
| Allocated and segregated | Yes |
Score: 6 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.
Sources (1)
Checked: October 2026. Prices and terms can change, so please confirm them with the provider.
Sharps Pixley: questions
What storage does Sharps Pixley offer?
According to Sharps Pixley: Allocated bullion storage; segregated storage.
Is storage with Sharps Pixley insured?
According to Sharps Pixley: All metal held in our vaults is fully insured by Lloyds of London through our broker Howden. With no hidden or additional costs, our insurance solution is included in the custody rates.
How much does storage with Sharps Pixley cost?
Published prices: Gold: holdings below £100,000 flat £25 per month (£300 per year); £100,000-£1,000,000 0.30% per annum; £1,000,000-£5,000,000 0.25%; £5,000,000+ on demand. Silver: below £100,000 flat £50 per month (£600 per year); £100,000-£1,000,000 0.60%; £1,000,000-£5,000,000 0.50%; £5,000,000+ on demand. Fees include insurance and VAT, paid annually in advance (as of 9 October 2026) Prices can change, so ask the provider for the current price.
When can I access my box or metal at Sharps Pixley?
According to Sharps Pixley: Mon-Tue 9am-5pm, Wednesday 9am-7pm, Thu-Fri 9am-5pm (opening hours)
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