I joined Gold Avenue in early January 2026 and have been using their vault storage ever since. I recently purchased a gold bar and silver coins, and the experience was as smooth as always. I was also... See more
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Another straight forward purchase from GA. After many years dealing with a very well known bullion dealer in England, I’ve now put my faith in GA. Top company.
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Extremely frustrated with Gold Avenue. My account shows as fully verified, yet every time I try to place an order, the system tells me I need to verify my account first. I have reached out via live ch... See more
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Company details
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GOLD AVENUE is an independent company based in Geneva, Switzerland. GOLD AVENUE is the easiest and most trusted place to buy, sell, and store your precious metals. Proudly supported by industry leaders, GOLD AVENUE only offers products coming from the most reputable mints. At GOLD AVENUE, we are committed to providing a trustworthy and accessible service to all of our customers. We are on a mission to provide affordable precious metals to all, yet never at the expense of quality.
GOLD AVENUE - Savings made simple
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- An MKS PAMP GROUP company
- GOLDAVENUE SA is the retail arm of MKS PAMP SA. This leading integrated precious metals group comprises five major brands: MKS, PAMP, MMTC-PAMP, MTB, and GOLDAVENUE employing over 700 people. The group has a local presence in key precious metal markets, through 2 refineries and mints and 15 offices.
Free storage and 0% commission on buy-back
Free insured storage up to CHF10,000, CHF8/month above
GOLD AVENUE offers free insured, allocated, and segregated storage for your precious metals up to CHF10,000 and provides the best storage offer on the market.
Contact info
Case postale, 1204, Geneva, Switzerland
- +41 22 518 92 11
- info@goldavenue.com
- goldavenue.com
4.5
Excellent
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Fantastic Experience
January 15, 2026
Reply from GOLD AVENUE
Nous vous remercions d'avoir pris le temps de nous faire part de vos impressions.
Pricing is confusing
Pricing is confusing, the moment you own silver the price of the item is at a loss in value.
January 12, 2026
Reply from GOLD AVENUE
Dear Ben,
Thank you for your feedback.
We pride ourselves in being transparent about our price policy, and by clicking on the price of each product, we provide a transparent breakdown of the total price (Metal price + Premium + VAT).
Premium costs, which are charged by all precious metals retailers, are also explained as covering our production and operational costs as well as our margin.
The value you see in your account is the metal value =SPOT price, this value fluctuates according to the market and is the amount will get if you decide to sell the product back.
Swiss Silver Rocks!
Gold Avenue has great a selection of coins and bars from first class mints including Pamp Suisse, Argor-Heraeus, Swissmint, the Italian State Mint and more. Their customer service is also first class, never having to wait long for a response, which includes scheduled phone appointments with a representative. I highly recommend Gold Avenue.
January 15, 2026
Reply from GOLD AVENUE
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re grateful for your support and appreciate your feedback
Received the order relatively quickly
Received the order relatively quickly, in good condition.
January 2, 2026
Reply from GOLD AVENUE
Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts with us.
Great value
Great value - transparency, prompt customer service, competitive premium, storage and buyback option with 0 comission.
Definitely recommend.
Daniel B.
January 13, 2026
Reply from GOLD AVENUE
Thank you for your thoughtful review! We're so happy you enjoyed your experience with us.
Fast
Fast, efficient, good pricing, no hassle, despite market restrictions and pressures at the time of purchase
January 13, 2026
Reply from GOLD AVENUE
We are grateful for your review. Your feedback helps us to continue providing the best possible service!
App can be a little glitchy but…
App can be a little glitchy but customer service is top notch.
January 14, 2026
Reply from GOLD AVENUE
We are grateful for your review. Your feedback helps us to continue providing the best possible service!
You pay the price of the web but after…
You pay the price of the web but after without you now how, you have the price of sellíng
January 12, 2026
Reply from GOLD AVENUE
Hello,
Thank you for your comment.
Please note that every investment product, including precious metals, has two distinct market prices:
Ask price (purchase price): the price at which the market is willing to sell the metal to you. This is the price you pay when buying.
Bid price (selling price): the price at which the market is willing to buy the metal from you. This is the price you receive when selling.
Gold Avenue always pays 100% of the bid price when you sell your metals and does not retain any portion of that amount. The difference between the ask and bid price reflects standard market spreads and is not a fee taken by Gold Avenue.
We hope this clarifies the pricing mechanism and ensures full transparency in all transactions.
Best regards
fast transaction
January 12, 2026
Reply from GOLD AVENUE
Thank you for your thoughtful review! We're so happy you enjoyed your experience with us.
Great support
Purchase and storage of metals is very easy and the checkout journey is very intuitive. The support and assistance offered is top notch. However there are arenas for improvement, like price parity and spot price syncing, dark mode for mobile application, improve login and overall app response times, auto refresh rates in the price chart and wallet, based on live market movement, ensure price quoted is for the real weight of precious metals.
Edit on 27 Jan, 26:
The price of pure metal is being charged for lower grade also, for eg price of 999.9 pure gold is charged for 916.7 pure gold too. That's daylight robbery, imho.
December 30, 2025
Reply from GOLD AVENUE
Hello,
Thank you very much for your detailed feedback. We’re delighted to hear that you find our platform intuitive and our support helpful.
We also appreciate your suggestions regarding price parity, spot price syncing, dark mode, and auto-refresh features. Your input is invaluable and has been shared with our development team as we continually strive to improve the user experience.
Thank you for your trust and for helping us make Gold Avenue even better.
Warm regards,
The Gold Avenue Team
Purchasing precious metals
The process of purchasing precious metals went very smoothly. As a German citizen I really appreciate the option to store the precious metals in Switzerland. I recommend shipping gold to your address but leaving silver and other metals in Switzerland, because they are not VAT-exempt.
(Please note that this VAT-exemption only applies to Germany and EU rules might differ for other countries.)
Thank you Gold Avenue for making investing easier and most importantly cheaper.
December 31, 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from GOLD AVENUE
Hello,
Thank you very much for your detailed feedback and for sharing your experience. We are glad to hear that your purchase went smoothly and that our storage options in Switzerland provided you with confidence.
Your tips regarding VAT and shipping are very valuable, and we appreciate you highlighting them for other investors. We’re thrilled to know that our platform makes investing easier and more cost-effective for you.
Warm regards,
The Gold Avenue Team
Download metal prices
I would like to have the chance to download metal prices in csv format (Excel).
January 11, 2026
Reply from GOLD AVENUE
Thank you for your constructive comment. We appreciate your feedback and will take your suggestion into consideration for future developments.
Switzerland is not what is was
Switzerland has lost even the last remnants of its neutrality and dignity. Your money and precious metals are no longer safe there. I will be closing my Gold Avenue account. There are many precious metals trading and storage platforms that are far safer, such as those based in Singapore.
January 11, 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from GOLD AVENUE
Hello H Simp,
We’re sorry to hear about your decision. However, we would like to reassure you that Switzerland remains one of the most secure and stable jurisdictions in the world.
GOLD AVENUE is a Swiss-based company fully regulated under Swiss law, and our clients’ assets are stored in high-security vaults outside the banking system, free from any third-party liability. Clients retain full legal ownership of their precious metals at all times.
We sincerely appreciate your past trust and would be happy to answer any questions if you’d like to discuss your concerns further before closing your account.
Kind regards,
Solid, transparent investing with peace of mind
Gold Avenue is a platform that inspires confidence from the very first interaction. Everything is clear, well structured, and easy to use, making investing in precious metals a calm and straightforward experience.
I especially value the transparency, security, and long-term approach. There are no exaggerated promises or unnecessary noise, just real assets managed in a serious and professional way. It’s clear this platform is built for investors who prioritize stability and wealth preservation.
In today’s volatile financial environment, Gold Avenue offers something truly valuable: reliability and peace of mind. An excellent choice for mindful and responsible diversification.
January 10, 2026
Reply from GOLD AVENUE
Hello,
Thank you very much for your kind words and detailed feedback. We are delighted to hear that our platform gives you confidence and that you appreciate the clarity, transparency, and long-term approach we aim to provide.
Your recognition of our commitment to stability, security, and responsible diversification means a lot to our team. We are truly grateful for your trust and look forward to supporting you in your future investments.
Warm regards,
The Gold Avenue Team
Hidden VAT Surprise Upon Delivery
Gold Avenue promotes silver storage with 0% VAT, which sounds like a smart deal. But what they don’t mention — anywhere — is that if you later request delivery, VAT is charged on the current market value of the silver, not on your purchase price. I only found this out after specifically asking. If silver prices rise, you end up paying much more VAT than expected. This lack of transparency is really disappointing for a platform that positions itself as investor-friendly.
December 16, 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from GOLD AVENUE
Dear Dan,
Thank you for sharing your feedback and for giving us the opportunity to clarify this important point. VAT rules for precious metals are indeed determined by the laws of the country where the goods are delivered. While gold is at 0% VAT considered as investment metal, silver, platinum, and palladium are subject to VAT and considered as induistrial metals. This regulation applies to all countries and is not specific to GOLD AVENUE.
When metals are stored with us, no VAT is applied because they remain in free port zone storage. However, once you request delivery, your country’s applicable VAT rules take effect.
We’ll make sure to further re-highlight this in our FAQ and platform information for even greater transparency.
We truly appreciate your feedback and hope this explanation helps clarify how VAT is regulated.
Reply from GOLD AVENUE
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re grateful for your support and appreciate your feedback
I experienced poor payment transparency…
I experienced poor payment transparency with GOLD AVENUE.
I sent the full order amount, but undisclosed intermediary bank fees meant the payment arrived short. I then had to send the missing amount as a separate transfer, resulting in over £70 in total banking fees across two payments.
Neither my bank nor GOLD AVENUE could provide advance clarity on how much extra was required to guarantee full settlement. GOLD AVENUE also does not accept Wise or similar regulated payment providers, forcing customers into costly international transfers with unpredictable fees.
For a precious metals provider, this lack of payment transparency and flexibility is concerning. The order should not be delayed when the customer has acted promptly and in good faith.
Update:
GOLD AVENUE has replied to my review, so I am updating this to reflect their response.
They state that intermediary bank fees are outside their control and clarify that money transfer platforms can be accepted under certain conditions. However, this information was not clearly disclosed at the time of payment. There was no clear explanation about potential intermediary fees, currency settlement, or what conditions apply to alternative transfer methods.
The payment details provided were a UK IBAN, which reasonably suggested a simple GBP transfer. The lack of upfront, consolidated guidance resulted in the payment arriving short, the need for a second transfer, and over £70 in total fees.
While the order itself was eventually processed in a reasonable timeframe, my review reflects an issue of payment transparency and customer communication, not processing speed. For that reason, the rating remains unchanged.
Second update:
Ok.
January 7, 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from GOLD AVENUE
Good morning M. Cevik
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are truly sorry for the frustration and inconvenience you encountered.
To better assist you, a detailed explanatory email will be sent to you shortly, outlining the payment process, the available options, and important points to consider regarding international bank transfers.
We hope this information will help clarify the situation and make any future steps easier for you.
Best Regards
GoldAvenue Team
UPdate: GOLD AVENUE is a Swiss company located in Switzerland. As we indicate in our general conditions point 11.6: All related bank or transaction fees shall be borne by the Customer.
Reply from GOLD AVENUE
Thanks a million for your review! We're so glad to know that you had a great experience.
Reply from GOLD AVENUE
We truly appreciate your feedback! Thank you for sharing your experience with us.
The purchase process was easy and…
The purchase process was easy and straightforward. The customer service was excellent, and the staff member who responded to my questions promptly demonstrated a high level of expertise and a quick understanding of my requirements. It was an outstanding experience, and I will continue to use their services.
January 1, 2026
Reply from GOLD AVENUE
Thank you for your thoughtful review! We're so happy you enjoyed your experience with us.
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