Baird & Co
Allocated and segregatedAbout Baird & Co
Baird & Co is a London refiner and bullion dealer that stores account holders' individually segregated bars and coins in its own vault. Charges accrue daily on the value held and are invoiced quarterly in arrears. Stored items can be sold back to Baird at the prevailing market rate.
Key facts
| Type | Bullion dealer storage |
|---|---|
| Vault location | Baird & Co own vault on a secure estate monitored 24 hours a day (location not specified) |
| Phone | +44 (0)20 7474 1000 |
| Website | bairdmint.com |
| Storage options | allocated bullion storage; segregated storage |
| Insurance | Items are stored in our high security vault and fully insured through Lloyds of London. Storage charges include the insurance premium. |
| Prices | Gold, platinum, palladium, rhodium: 0.35% annual rate on the value of the holding, minimum £25 per quarter per metal; silver: 0.75% annual rate, minimum £45 per quarter per metal; applied and charged quarterly, VAT payable on storage fees (as of 9 October 2026) |
| VAT | Gold, Silver, Platinum and Palladium products which are purchased and then stored in our vault do not incur VAT charges when purchased or if/when sold back to Baird. VAT is payable on storage fees. |
| Accreditations | LBMA member |
| Founded | 1967 |
| Allocated and segregated | Yes |
Score: 4 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.
Baird & Co: questions
What storage does Baird & Co offer?
According to Baird & Co: Allocated bullion storage; segregated storage.
Is storage with Baird & Co insured?
According to Baird & Co: Items are stored in our high security vault and fully insured through Lloyds of London. Storage charges include the insurance premium.
How much does storage with Baird & Co cost?
Published prices: Gold, platinum, palladium, rhodium: 0.35% annual rate on the value of the holding, minimum £25 per quarter per metal; silver: 0.75% annual rate, minimum £45 per quarter per metal; applied and charged quarterly, VAT payable on storage fees (as of 9 October 2026) Prices can change, so ask the provider for the current price.
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