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UK Gold Buyer Comparison Table

Compare payout rates, turnaround times, and testing methods across the UK’s main gold buyers. Rankings based on verified payout testing against the LBMA benchmark price.

Our buyer comparisons are based on actual payout testing — not self-reported rates. Read our full methodology to see exactly how we test, rank, and verify.

Buyer Payout % of Spot Turnaround Min Weight Testing Method Insurance Rating
Buyer A 94% 2–3 days No minimum XRF Up to £2,500 4.8 / 5 Visit Buyer →
Buyer B 92% 3–5 days 10g XRF Up to £5,000 4.6 / 5 Visit Buyer →
Buyer C 88% 1–2 days No minimum Acid Up to £1,000 4.3 / 5 Visit Buyer →
Buyer D 86% 5–7 days 25g XRF Up to £10,000 4.5 / 5 Visit Buyer →
Buyer E 78% Same day No minimum Acid None 3.1 / 5 Visit Buyer →
Buyer A 94%
Turnaround2–3 days
Min WeightNo minimum
TestingXRF
InsuranceUp to £2,500
Rating4.8 / 5
Buyer B 92%
Turnaround3–5 days
Min Weight10g
TestingXRF
InsuranceUp to £5,000
Rating4.6 / 5
Buyer C 88%
Turnaround1–2 days
Min WeightNo minimum
TestingAcid
InsuranceUp to £1,000
Rating4.3 / 5
Buyer D 86%
Turnaround5–7 days
Min Weight25g
TestingXRF
InsuranceUp to £10,000
Rating4.5 / 5
Buyer E 78%
TurnaroundSame day
Min WeightNo minimum
TestingAcid
InsuranceNone
Rating3.1 / 5

How We Rank Buyers

Rankings are based on verified payout percentages against the LBMA AM Fix benchmark. We do not accept payment to rank buyers higher. Read our full methodology.