ID Requirements for Buying Gold

We are required to keep identification to comply with HM Revenue and Customs regulations.

When do J Blundell & Sons Require ID?

We will require ID for all orders no matter the value. However, if you have supplied ID within the last 12 months you do not need to resend it.

What identification is acceptable?

You must provide one item as Proof of Name and one item as Proof of Address. Please refer to the lists below for acceptable items.

We accept the following forms for Proof of Name:

  • Passport
  • Full Driving Licence
  • National Identity Card
  • National Insurance card
  • Birth certificate

We accept the following forms of ID as a Proof of Address:

  • Phone bill
  • Other utility bill
  • Deeds
  • Tenancy lease
  • Council tax bill
  • Hotel key card (for non-UK residents only)

Please be aware: We don’t accept credit card statements, mobile phone bills or provisional driving licence.

What happens to the ID I supply?

Identification we have requested from you is taken to verify your identity, in line with anti-money laundering guidelines. This information is not sold or used for remarketing. Information you provide is recorded by one our trained bullion dealers, in the performance of their duties only. For more information on how we keep and use your data, please visit our Privacy Policy.

Below are some links with helpful information regarding Money Laundering Regulations:

www.gov.uk/topic/business-tax/money-laundering-regulations

www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/2157/regulation/14/made

How our customers view our service

  • Great customer service. Had a very smooth dealing with them.

    RACHIT AGARWAL Avatar RACHIT AGARWAL
    1 October 2022

    Very happy with the service and will gladly recommend and use them again

    Stephen Howe Avatar Stephen Howe
    1 March 2023

    Excellent service, hopefully first of many purchases , thank you

    Mark C-C Avatar Mark C-C
    20 May 2023
  • Thank you, the item arrived quickly, Highly recommended.

    Paul Bolton Avatar Paul Bolton
    20 May 2023

    Very helpful, great customer service. Fast payment and some of the best rates on the market. Highly recommend

    Anish Shah Avatar Anish Shah
    1 December 2022

    Outstanding service. I placed an order online around 9 pm. First thing next morning I received a call from Blundell's to discuss an issue with the order and how it... read more

    Graham Woodgate Avatar Graham Woodgate
    8 September 2023
  • Really pleased with the service. Very patiently explained over the phone about how the postal delivery would work. Excellent 😊

    gopali chakravorti-ghosh Avatar gopali chakravorti-ghosh
    1 January 2023

    Excellent rate and great service (counter service). Provided their rates stay competitive would definitely choose again in the future.

    Jo Lazari Avatar Jo Lazari
    1 April 2020

    Very good service and cheaper than elsewhere. What else could you need. Thanks a lot

    Saif Bora Avatar Saif Bora
    1 March 2023
  • Bought my first coin from Blundells for my son,Great customer service will use them again.

    jason gaines Avatar jason gaines
    1 February 2023

    Great people that work in there, I have been dealing with them for at least over than 13 years. You can not go wrong with them. And if you need... read more

    Atheer Khafaji Avatar Atheer Khafaji
    25 March 2023

    Blundells have been our bullion dealer for over 15 years, they are reliable, trustworthy, helpful, friendly and pay top prices for scrap. Thanks to Ash & Reena for looking after... read more

    Adrian Phillips Avatar Adrian Phillips
    1 April 2021
  • Very friendly people and the best gold price too. Just go and visit, no need to call!!

    Simon Cruden Avatar Simon Cruden
    1 April 2020

    Cant praise this company enough, very quick to sort orders and friendly. The only place I ll use now. Not like others I've contacted in past!

    Shane Holden Avatar Shane Holden
    1 January 2023

    Dealt with J.Blundell recently. Not only did I get the highest price of all the shops I visited in Hatton Garden, but they were also straight talking and very knowledgeable.... read more

    Can Atik Avatar Can Atik
    1 April 2022