How to Sell Gold by Post UK – Our Simple, Secure Process
A Fast, Simple & Secure Way to Sell Gold By Post
You can sell gold by post and avoid the inconvenience of visiting a shop, as Cash For Gold UK has now one of the safest and most convenient ways to receive a fair valuation for your gold. Our insured postal service allows you to send your items securely from anywhere in the UK, with pricing based entirely on purity, weight and the live UK gold rate.
If you’re looking to sell gold by post quickly and confidently, our process is designed for speed, clarity and complete security
Whether you’re selling gold jewellery, scrap gold, coins, sovereigns or bullion, our valuation team uses reliable testing and real-time market data to provide a transparent, accurate offer. Every stage is designed for speed, clarity and security.
Items You Can Send to Us
Broken or damaged gold jewellery
Rings, single earrings and odd gold pieces
Gold chains, bracelets and pendants
Gold coins, sovereigns and investment coins
Gold bars, bullion and investment gold
Dental gold, rolled gold and scrap gold
Silver jewellery, scrap silver and silver coins
Platinum and palladium items
Estate and inherited precious metal pieces
Sell Your Gold By Post in 3 Easy Steps:
Order Your Free Gold Pack
Request a fully insured, prepaid pack delivered straight to your home.
Send Your Scrap Gold
Post your items securely using our tracked, insured Royal Mail service.
Get Paid Fast
Once we receive and assess your gold, we’ll contact you with your valuation and send payment within 24 hours once accepted.
Why Choose Our Sell Gold by Post UK Service
Our postal service offers a fair, convenient and fully insured way to sell gold from home. Each item is assessed individually using industry-standard testing methods, and your valuation is based entirely on the live UK gold prices published by London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) at time of testing. Your parcel is tracked and protected from the moment it leaves your home until your valuation is complete.
There are no hidden fees, and there’s no pressure to accept the offer. If you use our service to sell gold by post but decide not to sell, we return your items at no cost via insured delivery. Thousands of customers trust our service for its accuracy, transparency and fast payments
What Makes Us Different
Same-day valuation and payment
Fully insured Royal Mail Special Delivery
Competitive prices based on the live gold rate
No hidden fees or commissions
Decades of experience valuing gold
A private, stress-free alternative to London pawn shops
Request Your Free Gold Valuation Pack by Post
Our Gold Valuation Process
We follow a structured, transparent valuation method to ensure accuracy at every stage. When your parcel arrives at our secure valuation centre, it is opened under monitored conditions by trained staff. Each item is tested for purity, weighed on calibrated equipment and valued using the live UK gold rate at the time of assessment by the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA).
Our aim is to provide a fair, well-explained offer with no unexpected charges. Customers nationwide rely on this trusted process for its accuracy, transparency and same-day payments. If you choose not to sell, your items are returned via insured post free of charge — making it one of the safest ways to sell gold by post in the UK.
FAQ’s
Is your postal gold service safe?
Yes. Every parcel is tracked, fully insured and handled securely throughout the process.
How quickly will I be paid?
Payments are issued the same day your items are valued.
What happens if I don’t accept the valuation?
Your items are returned free of charge using insured delivery.
How do I get paid?
Direct (BACS) bank transfer
Your payment is transferred straight into your bank account on the day we receive your items. Most UK banks now operate under the ‘Faster Payments System’, meaning that funds reach customer accounts the same day payment is issued.
BACS payments are processed free-of-charge.
Cash Payments For security
we send cash using Royal Mail Special Delivery. To cover postage and handling fees, we charge £30.00.
PayPal
If you have a PayPal account, we can transfer your payment directly to your PayPal account.
How long does payment take?
Payments are issued the same day your items arrive and are valued.
What gold items do you accept?
We buy gold jewellery, scrap gold, bullion, sovereigns, coins, watches, dental gold and more.
Are my items insured in transit to you?
Yes, they are insured up to a value of £750 with Royal Mail, provided they are sent to us in the secure envelope provided with your pack.
If you feel the value should be higher, then you are able to increase the insured amount by taking it to your Post Office and paying a small additional fee.
What happens if the items I sent aren't a precious metal?
However if the items you send in have no precious metals then there will be a fee of £12 to return them to you.
What if I choose not to sell?
We return your items free of charge via insured delivery.
Reviews from UK Gold Sellers
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