How to Buy Precious Metals

The Royal Mint aims to make the process of buying precious metals quick, easy and simple with our step-by-step process.

Unsure of what to buy? Explore our precious metals investment checklist, which contains useful information and advice for new investors.

Step-by -Step Guide

The Simple way to Buy Precious Metals

1. Register

To purchase Precious Metals, you firstly need to register for an Invest account with The Royal Mint.

2. Select Product

Browse our range of physical and digital precious metals products, and add your product of choice to your basket.

3. Checkout

Once you've clicked through to the checkout, you will have to choose whether to have your precious metal items delivered or vaulted at The Royal Mint. The benefits of vaulting with us are explained here.

4. Add Funds

Fund your wallet via debit card or bank transfer to the value of the items you have added to your basket.

5. Complete Purchase

Lock in the current live precious metal price and confirm your purchase by selecting 'Fix price and buy now'. Funds will automatically be deducted from your wallet.

6. Vault or Delivery

If you have requested for your order to be stored in The Vault ®, it will be vaulted within 48 hours of your purchase and displayed in your account portfolio. Alternatively, if you have requested delivery of your items, they will be delivered in discreet, unbranded packaging and will need to be signed for on delivery.