Unrefined gold for private buyers
Own gold as it leaves the mine: unrefined, documented and traceable to its source. Read what that means before you apply.
What an unrefined bar is, and isn't
A Bargold bar is gold as it leaves the mine: cast, stamped and tested, but not refined. It's documented and traceable to one mining company.
It isn't investment bullion. It isn't 24-karat, and it isn't refined to a market standard. Coin and bullion dealers may not buy it.
How buying works
Apply
Fill in the private buyer application. It asks for your identity and where the money comes from.
Checks
We verify your identity and run anti-money-laundering and sanctions checks. We may ask for more information, and we may decline.
Written quote
Once approved, you get a written quote for a specific bar: its fineness, fine gold content, price and any fees.
Payment and delivery
You pay by bank transfer from an account in your own name, or your company's if a company buys. We agree delivery with you after approval.
Know this before you buy
Gold prices fall as well as rise, and a refinery deducts its charges when it buys unrefined gold. Nothing on this site is investment, tax or legal advice.
Questions private buyers ask
What is doré?
Gold as it comes out of the mine: melted and cast into a bar, but not yet refined. Besides gold it contains silver and small amounts of other metals. A refinery separates them to produce fine gold. Read more about doré.
Why buy gold that hasn't been refined?
You buy close to the source, with documents that trace the gold to one mining company. The trade-off: turning it into fine gold or cash means selling it to a refinery, which deducts its charges. It isn't a substitute for refined bullion.
Who can apply?
Refineries and metal businesses, and private buyers aged 18 or over. Every buyer applies first, and every sale depends on our identity, anti-money-laundering and sanctions checks. How to apply.
How much does a bar cost?
We don't publish prices. After your application is approved, we send a written quote for a specific bar, based on the gold price that day and the bar's fine gold content. It includes our margin and any fees.
How do I pay?
By bank transfer from an account in your own name, or your company's if a company buys. We don't accept cash, cryptocurrency or payments from third parties.
Do you deliver to my country?
We confirm whether we can sell to you when we review your application. Delivery is agreed with each buyer after approval, and depends on the law in your country.
Can I sell it to a refinery later?
Refineries can buy unrefined gold, on their own terms: they assay it again, often have minimum quantities, and deduct refining and other charges. We can't promise any refinery will buy it, or at what price. Keep the papers with the bar. Selling to a refinery.
Will Bargold buy my bar back?
No. Bargold sells gold; it doesn't buy gold from the public or run a buyback.
Do I pay tax when I buy or sell?
That depends on where you live and your circumstances, and we can't advise on it. Ask a tax adviser before you buy.
Ready to buy?
Apply first. We review every application before a sale.