Gold investment · For beginners
How to buy physical gold: a beginner's guide
Investing in gold used to mean buying a whole bar for thousands of pounds and finding somewhere safe to store it. Fractional ownership changes that. From £250, you can hold a certified allocation of physical gold bullion, and we handle the rest.
Minimum to start
£250
Experience required
None
Setup time
Under 10 min
Storage
Insured UK vault
Lock-in period
None
What could you own?
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Your allocation of the bar
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Illustrative value
After 3 years
£538+£38
For illustration only. Figures are based on the annual growth rate you select and are not a forecast or a guarantee of future performance.
Capital at risk · Not financial advice
Four simple steps
Simpler than opening a bank account
01
Tell us how much you'd like to invest
Use the calculator to explore amounts from £250. There is no obligation. You can see exactly how much physical gold your investment would buy.
02
We calculate your exact allocation
Using the live spot price, we show you precisely what percentage of a certified 999.9 fine 1kg gold bar your investment buys.
03
Your allocation is confirmed in writing
Once you proceed, you receive a written certificate of ownership. Your holding is held in an audited vault and insured from day one.
04
Monitor your holding and sell when you choose
There is no lock-in period. When you want to realise your holding, contact us and we will buy it back at the day's market rate.
Why choose us
Plain explanations, and no pressure.
We explain everything
Not sure what 999.9 fine gold means? We will tell you. Every investor should understand exactly what they are buying.
We show you the maths
The calculator on this page uses the live spot price. The percentage you see is exactly the allocation you would receive, shown before you commit.
No lock-in period
If your plans or circumstances change, you can sell your holding back to us at any time at the prevailing market price, with no penalties.
We have bought and sold gold for decades
British Gold Exchange is a long-established London bullion house. You benefit from fair pricing and experienced market knowledge.
Your first step
Ready to start your first gold holding?
It starts with a conversation, with no commitment. Call us or send a message and we will take you through everything at your pace.