High Security Storage

Store your gold with us – fully allocated, insured and internationally deliverable anytime

Physically allocated – nothing less! Your holdings with us are 100% physically allocated, irrespective of the storage service you choose. Thus, your precious metals are at your full disposal at all times. You can have us deliver them to you conveniently, and without delay. Or, you can visit and pick them up personally.

Collective

Co-Mingled  |  Low Cost

Our collective storage service is the most cost-efficient and popular option. It's available in all storage locations. Your metals are physically stored in a high security vault, co-mingled with the holdings of other BFI Bullion clients. Only the highest quality bullion products from BFI's standard offering can be stored here. There is no minimum value for this storage option.

Collective Storage Terms

Segregated

Identifiable  |  High-End

Our segregated storage service is offered in all storage locations, starting with a minimum value of CHF 250'000. Your specifically identifiable metals are held separate from the metals of our other clients. The serial numbers and other attributes of your bars are specified in your Storage Report. We may accept storage of non-standard product formats on a case-by-case basis.

Segregated Storage Terms

Key Box

Personal  |  Exclusive

Our Key Box Storage is the most exclusive storage option we offer. It is available only in Switzerland, starting with a minimum value of CHF 250'000. You place your precious metals in a solid metal box, which is locked and sealed. Ony you have the keys. And, only you have access. You can keep any precious metal format in your personal box, including family collectibles or numismatic formats, without prior assaying. 

Key Box Storage Terms

Storage locations. We offer storage in high-security, professional-market vaults in Switzerland, and other international locations of your choice. All storage locations come with full insurance coverage and regular auditing.

'Having gold is important. Keeping it in the right place is paramount.'

- Scott L. Schamber

Key Box Storage: Fees & Terms

Aggregated value of metals in Storage (CHF).
Gold, Platinum, Palladium
Silver
250'000 - 500'000
0.70%
1.10%
500'000 - 1'000'000
0.65%
1.00%
1'000'000 - 5'000'000
0.60%
0.90%
5'000'000 - 10'000'000
0.50%
0.80%
10'000'000 - 25'000'000
0.40%
0.60%
25'000'000 and more
0.35%
0.50%
  • The minimum holding requirement is CHF 250'000.
  • Key Box Storage is available only in. our Swiss vaults.
  • Storage fees are invoiced annually, in arrears, in January. They are calculated on the basis of the pro-rated, average daily spot value of your holdings.
  • The invoicing currency is CHF, USD, EUR, or GBP.
  • The entire inventory held in our vaults around the world are fully audited at least annually by Ernst & Young. All costs are covered.
  • Full insurance against fire, water, fraud, theft and burglary is included. The insurance value is based on the higher of (1) the spot value, or (2) your chosen insurance value.
  • With this storage option, you can transfer any existing precious metals into your personal box(es) without assaying procedures. Contact us for more information.
  • Selling non-bullion formats may be limited, and it may not be facilitated by BFI.

Segregated Storage: Fees & Terms

Aggregated value of metals in Storage (CHF).
Gold, Platinum, Palladium
Silver
250'000 - 500'000
0.70%
1.10%
500'000 - 1'000'000
0.65%
1.00%
1'000'000 - 5'000'000
0.60%
0.90%
5'000'000 - 10'000'000
0.50%
0.80%
10'000'000 - 25'000'000
0.40%
0.60%
25'000'000 and more
0.35%
0.50%
  • The minimum holding requirement is CHF 250'000.
  • Storage fees are invoiced annually, in arrears, in January. They are calculated on the basis of the pro-rated, average daily spot value of your holdings.
  • The invoicing currency is CHF, USD, EUR, or GBP. You choose.
  • The entire inventory held in our vaults around the world are fully audited at least annually by Ernst & Young. All costs are covered.
  • Full insurance against fire, water, fraud, theft and burglary is included.
  • With this storage option, you can transfer existing bullion metals into the program, subject to thorough assaying procedures. Contact us for more information.

Collective Storage: Fees & Terms

Aggregated value of metals in Storage (CHF).
Gold, Platinum, Palladium
Silver
50'000 - 100'000
0.70%
1.30%
100'000 - 250'000
0.60%
1.10%
250'000 - 500'000
0.50%
0.90%
500'000 - 1'000'000
0.45%
0.80%
1'000'000 and more
0.40%
0.70%
  • There is no minimum holding requirement.
  • Storage fees are invoiced annually, in arrears, in January. They are calculated on the basis of the pro-rated average daily spot value of your holdings.
  • the invoicing currency is CHF, USD, EUR or GBP. You choose.
  • The entire inventory held in our vaults around the world are fully audited at least annually by Ernst & Young. All costs are covered.
  • Full insurance against fire, water, fraud, theft and burglary is included.