
Chards, a UK-based company, specializes in buying and selling gold and silver coins and bars for investment or as gifts.They offer appointment-based services for selling your precious metals, potentially catering to clients who prefer a more personalized approach compared to online-only transactions.Their website allows you to buy gold and silver bullion online, browse current live prices, and explore a wide range of products including investment-grade coins and bars, commemorative editions, and gift items.
Vaulting offer
Chards offers vaults in two top jurisdictions for precious metals storage: Switzerland and United Kingdom.
Vault Locations | Switzerland – United Kingdom |
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Storage fees |
Gold: 0.5% per year Silver, Platinum & Palladium: 0.6% per year Minimum charge: £10 per month |
Other fees | Intake Fee: £60 |
Withdrawal Options | Sell-back |
Payment Options | Debit Card, Bank Wire, Sterling cheques |
Insurance & audit
The company is fully insured through Lloyds of London, a global leader in risk management. Gaining this coverage required demonstrating world-class site security and operational processes.
Customer storage undergoes annual external accountancy audits, interim 6-month internal reporting, and independent checks by Azets to ensure stock accuracy and compliance.