World-Class Storage

Fully allocated, insured, and segregated - accessible anytime, from anywhere

Our maximum-security storage guarantees your metals are 100% physically allocated and fully insured - ready for delivery or pick-up at your convenience. Your metals are yours alone, never pooled or leased and free from any counterparty risk. They are stored in Swiss-grade high-security vaults with rigorous auditing executed by Ernst & Young. Enjoy global flexibility with prompt, fully insured international deliveries, without fabrication costs or delays. All our products, our core products as well as the standard line, are available for both storage options.

What is Primorum?

Private Storage

Seamless Transactions
Bullion Products Only

Our fully segregated, 100% physically allocated Private Storage is available in all BFI Bullion vaulting locations and allows for the storage of bullion products. Your specific bars and coins are held physically separately from those of other clients with easily verifiable serial numbers and attributes detailed in your Storage Report  as well as in the holdings overview in your online client portal. We ensure full transparency and swift access (delivery, pick-ups or transfers) without additional fabrication costs. Enjoy full confidence that the metals you’ve deposited are the exact metals you’ll retrieve.

Key Box Storage

Exclusive Key Access
Allowing for Collectibles

Our Key Box Storage is available exclusively in Switzerland with a minimum value of CHF 250,000 and allows storing bullion coins and bars, as well as numismatic coins or family heirlooms without prior assaying. Your metals are secured in a robust, sealed metal box, accessible only by you with your unique key. Providing unparalleled privacy and flexibilitly, this high-end option is ideal for investors seeking maximum control and discretion, with the added benefit of Switzerland’s stable jurisdiction.

What does “100% physically allocated” mean?

Your metals are stored separately as your own, never pooled or leased, ensuring full ownership and no counterparty risk.

How secure are BFI’s vaults?

Our vaults meet professional-market standards, with full insurance, regular audits, and advanced security systems, located in stable jurisdictions like Switzerland. They are operated by the global logistics leader Loomis International.

Can US investors store with BFI Bullion?

Yes, US and international investors can store with us. We provide guidance on compliance, including IRS reporting (e.g., FBAR), but recommend consulting a tax advisor.

How do I retrieve my precious metals?

Request delivery or pickup anytime. Segregated Storage ensures you receive your metals seamlessly, coordinated by BFI Bullion, while Key Box offers personal and exclusive access with your key only. Key Box access may be arranged via a Power of Attorney.

What is the main difference between the two storage options?

Both the Private and the Key Box Storage are fully segregated, insured and identifiable, guaranteeing uncompromised direct ownership. The key differences are the access of the metals and the formats that can be stored:  

Key Box Storage allows for collectibles to be stored without assaying. Furthermore, access to the sealed key box is exclusively possible with the key that the owners of the box are provided with. Not even BFI Bullion is able to open the box. On the one hand, that adds an extra layer of privacy, on the other, it can slow processes for transactions down. 

Our Private storage only allows for assayed bullion coins and bars.While highest industry standards of safety and privacy are met, if a sell or delivery order is submitted by a client, BFI Bullion is able to access the metals to provide swift and seamless transactions.  

How do I choose my storage location?

All our storage locations adhere to the same high-secuirty protocols and are strictly audited and fully insured. Choosing the location that best serves your needs is a strategic question that depends on your personal circumstances.  

Depending on your country of residence, storing your metals outside your home jurisdiction can provide you with special benefits. It diversifies risk and provides an extra layer of protection against economic and political uncertainty.  

Switzerland is the preferred storage location of most of our clients. Due to the country’s political stability, robust privacy laws, and long-standing reputation as a safe haven for wealth preservation, it provides certain advantages compared to other locations. Furthermore, Switzerland offers tax-neutral storage (no VAT on stored metals) to international investors, including Americans, and compliance with global reporting standards.  

Please contact us to discuss your needs and priorities. We’re happy to consult you individually and provide you with more information.

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'Having gold is important. Keeping it in the right place is paramount.'

- Scott L. Schamber

Key Box Storage: Fees & Terms

Aggregated value of metals in Storage (CHF).
Gold, Platinum, Palladium
Silver
250'000 - 500'000
0.70%
1.10%
500'000 - 1'000'000
0.65%
1.00%
1'000'000 - 5'000'000
0.60%
0.90%
5'000'000 - 10'000'000
0.50%
0.80%
10'000'000 - 25'000'000
0.40%
0.60%
25'000'000 and more
0.35%
0.50%
  • The minimum holding requirement is CHF 250'000.
  • Key Box Storage is available only in. our Swiss vaults.
  • Storage fees are invoiced annually, in arrears, in January. They are calculated on the basis of the pro-rated, average daily spot value of your holdings.
  • The invoicing currency is CHF, USD, EUR, or GBP.
  • The entire inventory held in our vaults around the world are fully audited at least annually by Ernst & Young. All costs are covered.
  • Full insurance against fire, water, fraud, theft and burglary is included. The insurance value is based on the higher of (1) the spot value, or (2) your chosen insurance value.
  • With this storage option, you can transfer any existing precious metals into your personal box(es) without assaying procedures. Contact us for more information.
  • Selling non-bullion formats may be limited, and it may not be facilitated by BFI.

Segregated Storage: Fees & Terms

Aggregated value of metals in Storage (CHF).
Gold, Platinum, Palladium
Silver
250'000 - 500'000
0.70%
1.10%
500'000 - 1'000'000
0.65%
1.00%
1'000'000 - 5'000'000
0.60%
0.90%
5'000'000 - 10'000'000
0.50%
0.80%
10'000'000 - 25'000'000
0.40%
0.60%
25'000'000 and more
0.35%
0.50%
  • The minimum holding requirement is CHF 250'000.
  • Storage fees are invoiced annually, in arrears, in January. They are calculated on the basis of the pro-rated, average daily spot value of your holdings.
  • The invoicing currency is CHF, USD, EUR, or GBP. You choose.
  • The entire inventory held in our vaults around the world are fully audited at least annually by Ernst & Young. All costs are covered.
  • Full insurance against fire, water, fraud, theft and burglary is included.
  • With this storage option, you can transfer existing bullion metals into the program, subject to thorough assaying procedures. Contact us for more information.

Collective Storage: Fees & Terms

Aggregated value of metals in Storage (CHF).
Gold, Platinum, Palladium
Silver
50'000 - 100'000
0.70%
1.30%
100'000 - 250'000
0.60%
1.10%
250'000 - 500'000
0.50%
0.90%
500'000 - 1'000'000
0.45%
0.80%
1'000'000 and more
0.40%
0.70%
  • There is no minimum holding requirement.
  • Storage fees are invoiced annually, in arrears, in January. They are calculated on the basis of the pro-rated average daily spot value of your holdings.
  • the invoicing currency is CHF, USD, EUR or GBP. You choose.
  • The entire inventory held in our vaults around the world are fully audited at least annually by Ernst & Young. All costs are covered.
  • Full insurance against fire, water, fraud, theft and burglary is included.