Oldham Vaults
About Oldham Vaults
Safe deposit box facility in Parliament Square, Oldham, located in the former RBS bank vault and operated by Shavo (Oldham) Limited. Appointments are required to access a box or open a new one. It is part of The Vaults Group (formerly Merrion Vaults), a privately owned group not linked to any bank, and access is via personal identification, a biometric scanner, a customer code and digital photo recognition.
Key facts
| Type | Private safe deposit boxes |
|---|---|
| Address | Parliament Chambers, 1-3 Church Terrace, OL1 3AT |
| Phone | 0161 381 2010 |
| Website | oldhamvaults.co.uk |
| Storage options | safe deposit box |
| Access | Monday to Friday 10am to 6pm; Saturday and Sunday 10am to 3pm (FAQ states weekend access strictly by appointment requested by email before 5pm on the previous Friday); public and bank holidays 10am to 5pm; closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day |
| Prices | From £170 per year (Box AA) to £2,890 per year (Box H); refundable £100 key deposit; 10% discount on rentals of 3 years+, 20% on 5 years+ (as of 9 October 2026) |
| Contract term | 3 months |
| VAT | All prices include VAT. |
| Accreditations | Safe Deposit Federation (member) |
Score: 5 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 (6)
Checked: October 2026. Prices and terms can change, so please confirm them with the provider.
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Oldham Vaults: questions
What storage does Oldham Vaults offer?
According to Oldham Vaults: Safe deposit box.
How much does storage with Oldham Vaults cost?
Published prices: From £170 per year (Box AA) to £2,890 per year (Box H); refundable £100 key deposit; 10% discount on rentals of 3 years+, 20% on 5 years+ (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 Oldham Vaults?
According to Oldham Vaults: Monday to Friday 10am to 6pm; Saturday and Sunday 10am to 3pm (FAQ states weekend access strictly by appointment requested by email before 5pm on the previous Friday); public and bank holidays 10am to 5pm; closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
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