BullionVault Reviews 

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.6

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Considering 511 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the online platform for being extremely easy to navigate, allowing users to buy and sell precious metals smoothly and securely. Many people also appreciate the complete transparency of the vault storage system, alongside helpful, responsive, and professional customer service. However, some people mentioned unexpected challenges regarding overall trading costs and account fees. Specifically, a few consumers noted that recurring monthly storage fees can catch new users off guard and feel quite expensive over time. Some people also observed that initial deposits and ongoing expenses require very careful financial consideration before fully committing.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Nothing but praise for the service from BullionVault over the years, for multiple family members. Everything works online. Getting into metals was so easy, reliable audits and monthly statements, g... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I like BullionVault because it is easy to buy and sell on their online system. I deposit and withdraw cash after I sell gold. they have full transparency about every user's amount of gold and where i... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

There is good hand holding and everything you need to know and understand is available! The small deposit is obviously a tease to draw you in but its something for nothing and a small investment will... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

From the outset of using Bullion vault, I have found the set up and service easy and excellent. from transferring funds to withdrawls. Site is easy to navigate and make changes as necessary. Any pr... See more


Company details

  1. Gold Dealer
  2. Alternative Financial Service
  3. Gold and Silver Trading Company
  4. Investment Company
  5. Investment Service
  6. Non-Bank Financial Service

About BullionVault

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BullionVault is the world's largest physical gold and silver market on the web, offering private investors the cheapest access to and storage of physical bullion. Launched in 2005, it has now enabled more than 130,000 private investors across 175 countries to benefit from the low dealing costs, deep liquidity and ultra-high security of the wholesale bullion market.

Holding more gold between them than do most of the world's central banks, BullionVault users – 89% of whom live in North America or Western Europe – today own £6.9 billion worth of gold, silver, platinum and palladium bullion in total ($9.2bn, €8.0bn, ¥1400bn).

BullionVault.com offers:

• Oine & smartphone trading 24/7;

• Instant settlement of physical bullion for GBP, EUR, USD and JPY;

• Low-cost storage in secure vaults (London, New York, Singapore, Toronto & Zurich);

• A unique Daily Audit proving the full allocation of client property in public

In 2008 BullionVault became a full member of professional trade body the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA). In 2011 it was one of only four businesses to feature on both The Sunday Times' Fast Track and Top Track league tables of private companies by growth and by size. Winner of a 2009 Queen's Award for Enterprise Innovation, BullionVault received a second award in 2013, this time for International Trade after growing overseas sales by 140% in 4 years. In 2017 it was chosen as online vaulted bullion partner by the mining-industry-backed World Platinum Investment Council.

For further information, please visit https://www.bullionvault.co.uk

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Buy Gold Bullion Online at BullionVault

Providing secure & insured gold bullion ownership for over 20 years.

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

don't do it!

BullionVault was a leap into Gold and Silver trading which I hadnt done before. Advice from a friend suggested this was a way to improve my financial returns over the immediate future. This, because of Donald Tump and Co. failed miserably, losing a substantial amount in 6 months. Never again.

10 July 2026
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Reply from BullionVault

Dear M C J B,

Thank you for your review.

The BullionVault platform offers private investors the cheapest access to buy, sell and store physical bullion. We can't, of course, control precious metals prices or your account's performance, but we would suggest that a long-term view is useful before anyone starts buying precious metals.

If you have any questions about using your account, our friendly and knowledgeable customer services team stand ready to assist.

Kind regards,

The BullionVault Team

Email: support@BullionVault.com
Contact us: https://www.bullionvault.com/help/contact_BV.html
Phone UK and International: +44 (0)20 8600 0130
US and Canada toll-free: 1-888-908-2858
Opening Hours: 9am to 8:30pm (UK), Monday to Friday

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Nothing but praise for the service from…

Nothing but praise for the service from BullionVault over the years, for multiple family members. Everything works online. Getting into metals was so easy, reliable audits and monthly statements, great website and on the one occasion, great customer service. Forget banks, just store your wealth in hard money via a rock solid company.

5 July 2026
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Changing a Linked Bank Account at BullionVault Is a Needless Obstacle Course

Title: Changing a Linked Bank Account at BullionVault Is a Needless Obstacle Course

I understand the need for strong security when changing a linked bank account. I actually agree with many of BullionVault's verification requirements. But there comes a point where security crosses over into unnecessary bureaucracy, and that's exactly what this experience felt like.

Here's what I had to do:

Obtain multiple notarized documents, including a utility bill, passport or driver's license, and a notarized bank letter containing very specific wording—plus the bank manager's business card.
Make a small "test" transfer (about $1.48) and provide BullionVault with the bank's confirmation showing the exact transaction details.

I can accept those steps. They're inconvenient, but I understand the rationale.

What I cannot understand is the final verification process.

BullionVault insists on calling only the branch's generic public telephone number listed on the bank's website. They refuse to schedule a call with the bank manager who personally signed the notarized letter, and they refuse to use the manager's direct number—even though it's printed on her business card and was provided as part of the verification package.

Instead, you're expected to wait and hope that, whenever BullionVault decides to call, the automated system knows where to transfer the call to. Good luck on that one!

When they fail to reach that person, they simply send an email saying they attempted contact several times, as though the problem now belongs to the customer.

In my case, I went back to my bank and arranged a specific appointment with the branch manager three days in advance for 9:00 a.m. I emailed BullionVault with the appointment details and copied the manager so everyone was informed. The day before, I even sent a polite reminder.

At 9:00 a.m.—the agreed time—BullionVault did not call.

They called 11 minutes later, using the branch's general number instead of the manager's direct line.

This perfectly illustrates the problem. They ask customers to jump through extraordinary hoops, yet show little flexibility or consideration for the time of either the customer or the bank staff trying to help.

Customer support wasn't much better. While they can communicate in several languages, what seems to be missing is genuine customer service: ownership of issues, product knowledge, and the flexibility to resolve straightforward requests efficiently instead of rigidly following procedures that create unnecessary delays.

Security is essential, especially when protecting financial assets. But there is a significant difference between robust security controls and needless friction.

BullionVault's current process for changing a linked bank account falls squarely into the latter category. It creates unnecessary work for customers, bank employees, and BullionVault itself, without providing any obvious additional security benefit.

Strong security should inspire confidence—not frustration.

1 July 2026
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Reply from BullionVault

Dear Kate Ryan,

Thank you for taking the time to write this review and to detail your experience for other potential users to read.

As you say, we cannot compromise on the security measures that protect our clients' assets. But we do aim to apply them promptly and efficiently. I'm very sorry that, on this occasion, we let you down.

Money can only be withdrawn from BullionVault back to the client's validated bank account (most usually, the same account from which the user sent funds). This provides fail-safe security, and any request to change the 'linked' account is therefore subject to thorough security checks.

Your circumstances meant we needed to speak directly with an appropriate third-party to confirm the I.D. of the person asking to change your linked bank account. You provided everything we needed, and you arranged for your bank to expect our call. Once our attempts to make contact proved unsuccessful, your case should have been escalated immediately for senior review. Had that happened, much of the delay and frustration you suffered could have been avoided.

Your new bank account has now been successfully linked. I hope we can rebuild your confidence and good opinion of our service in the months and years ahead.

Kind regards,

Johnny Stewart
Operations Director
BullionVault

Email: support@BullionVault.com
Phone UK and International: +44 (0)20 8600 0130
US and Canada toll-free: 1-888-908-2858
Opening Hours: 9am to 8:30pm (UK), Monday to Friday

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

BullionVault

I have used BullionVault for a number of years and find them to be consitent and reliable never really had any negative issues, the utmost importance is to hold Physical Gold and Silver also Platinum, Paladium in a secure way with legally binding protection, i am able to convert that precious metal back into Fiat currency 24/7 if extra cash is required.
Overall they are trust worthy and legitimate this gives me peace of mind knowing i hold physical metal in secure storage and having 24/7 convertability into
cash.

27 June 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent company

From the outset of using Bullion vault, I have found the set up and service easy and excellent. from transferring funds to withdrawls. Site is easy to navigate and make changes as necessary. Any problems and the staff immediately help.
Emails are answered very quickly.
Friendly, expert, recommend.

26 June 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Unexpected transaction…

It would appear that this transaction was concluded by BullionVault is excess of the normal bids which was very much in my favour, for which I am most grateful. I don't understand the process but this is most recommendable.

17 June 2026
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Reply from BullionVault

Dear Colin Warner,

Many thanks for your review, we're glad you're pleased with your recent deal.

Every order you place on BullionVault's marketplace is a "limit order". This means you will never buy for more or sell for less than the price you set.

But all orders are also matched "at best". This means that you always get the cheapest bullion first when you buy and, when you sell, you always get the very highest prices being bid by other users.

The result is that you, as a buyer, may well get a lower price than you set. And as a seller, you may well receive more than your limit.

See our Help Pages for more guidance and tips on using the Order Board. Or contact our friendly and knowledgeable Customer Services team.

Kind regards,

The BullionVault Team

Email: support@BullionVault.com
Contact us: https://www.bullionvault.com/help/contact_BV.html
Phone UK and International: +44 (0)20 8600 0130
US and Canada toll-free: 1-888-908-2858
Opening Hours: 9am to 8:30pm (UK), Monday to Friday

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Bullion Vault enables anyone to buy and sell gold 24/7

Bullion Vault is a reliable and absolutely genuine company, which uses financial technology (since about 2012) to enable Joe Public to buy and sell Gold and Silver, which is held in professional vaults. There is no VAT payable. Prices are near to the wholesale prices that big institutions buy Gold at. The IT is very reliable; so are the very secure banking arrangements. I have been using Bullion Vault since 2017 and completely recommend this company.

16 June 2026

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