Secure Storage of Precious Metals in Switzerland

Whether it’s gold, silver, or other precious metals: At Geiger Edelmetalle Schweiz, you can choose between your own safe deposit box with personal access and professional storage of eligible precious metals in a Swiss duty-free warehouse. Compare access options, insurance coverage, and requirements, as well as the possibility of deferring import value-added tax in the duty-free warehouse. Find the storage solution that best suits your needs.

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Not available: Tax Benefits Through Customs Status No Special Customs Status

Renting a safe deposit box does not grant your precious metals any special customs status. It therefore does not provide the deferral of import VAT associated with storage in a bonded warehouse.

Available: Personal Access By Prior Appointment

You receive the keys to your own safe deposit box. Access is available during regular opening hours by prior appointment. Please bring your identification document and safe deposit box key.

Available: Existing Precious Metals Subject to Rental Requirements

Coins and bars you already own may be stored in your safe deposit box, provided the rental requirements are met. When selecting the appropriate box size, please also consider packaging and cases. Contact your branch to confirm the usable dimensions and any applicable weight limits.

Available: Other Valuables In Accordance With Your Agreement

In addition to precious metals, you may store items such as jewellery, cash or important documents, subject to the terms of your agreement. Prohibited or hazardous items are excluded. Please note that permission to store an item does not automatically mean that it is insured.

Included: Insurance Coverage Stored Precious Metals Only

Mandatory insurance coverage applies exclusively to stored precious metals, in accordance with the contractual terms and insurance conditions. Other valuables, such as jewellery, cash and documents, are not covered by this insurance.

Not available: Managed Precious Metal Holdings Deposits and Withdrawals by You

You use your own safe deposit box and personally arrange deposits and withdrawals during your visits. Unlike storage in a bonded warehouse, renting a safe deposit box does not include the management of your precious metal holdings.

The Swiss Bonded Warehouse

Store eligible precious metals such as silver, platinum and palladium professionally in a Swiss bonded warehouse. Where the applicable customs requirements are met, import VAT is deferred. Your physical holdings are stored in pooled custody under customs supervision. Sales or physical deliveries are arranged upon your instruction; personal access to the storage facility, as with a safe deposit box, is not available.

Available: Tax Benefits Through Customs Status Subject to Applicable Requirements

For eligible precious metals, import VAT is deferred when the applicable customs requirements are met. This special customs status does not constitute a general tax exemption.

Import VAT may become payable when the precious metals are released into free circulation in Switzerland. The applicable treatment depends on the specific product and transaction.

Not available: Personal Access No Direct Access to Storage

Your precious metals are professionally managed. Personal access to the storage facility, as with a private safe deposit box, is not available. Physical delivery can be arranged upon your instruction, in accordance with the agreed terms.

Individual assessment required: Existing Precious Metals Individual Assessment Required

An existing precious metal collection is not automatically eligible for storage in a bonded warehouse. Product eligibility and applicable customs requirements must be assessed before storage. Please contact us in advance to discuss your specific holdings.

Not available: Other Valuables Intended for Eligible Precious Metals

This service is designed for the storage of eligible precious metals. It is not a personal storage box for jewellery, cash or documents. A safe deposit box may be suitable for other permitted valuables, subject to the applicable contractual terms.

Included: Insurance Coverage During Storage, Subject to Terms

Stored precious metals are insured throughout the storage period. The specific scope of coverage is determined by the contractual terms and insurance conditions. Before entering into an agreement, please clarify which risks, coverage limits and exclusions apply to your holdings.

Available: Managed Precious Metal Holdings Professional Pooled Custody on Instruction

Your physical precious metal holdings are professionally stored in pooled custody. Sales or physical deliveries are processed upon your instruction. Physical delivery may be subject to processing times, customs formalities and applicable taxes.

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Tax benefits are important to me For eligible products, subject to applicable customs requirements I want personal access to my valuables Personal access to a safe deposit box by prior appointment I already own precious metals I would like to store existing coins or bars I want to store other valuables Such as jewellery, documents or cash I prefer professionally managed precious metal storage Without personal access, with a structured storage process

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Select the features on the left that matter most to you when storing your valuables. Your personalised guidance will then appear here.

This storage finder does not replace individual advice and does not assess contractual requirements or tax eligibility.

Frequently Asked Questions About Storing Precious Metals

What options are available for storing precious metals in Switzerland?

At Geiger Edelmetalle Switzerland, you can choose between your own safe deposit box and professionally managed storage in a bonded warehouse. The right solution depends on your preferred level of access, the precious metals you wish to store and the requirements of each storage option.

What is the difference between a safe deposit box and a bonded warehouse?

A safe deposit box provides personal access to your stored valuables by prior appointment. In a bonded warehouse, eligible precious metals are professionally managed under customs supervision. Unlike a safe deposit box, this service does not provide personal access to the storage facility.

Compare safe deposit box storage with precious metal storage in a bonded warehouse .

What should I consider when storing gold and silver?

Compare access options, space requirements, total costs, insurance coverage and the conditions for future withdrawals. In addition to coins and bars, consider their packaging. Before signing an agreement, make sure the storage solution suits your holdings and intended use.

Can I store precious metals I already own?

Precious metals you already own can generally be stored in a safe deposit box, provided the rental requirements are met. For storage in a bonded warehouse, eligibility must be assessed separately. An existing collection is not automatically suitable for both storage options.

Where does Geiger Edelmetalle offer safe deposit boxes in Switzerland?

Geiger Edelmetalle offers safe deposit boxes in St. Margrethen in the canton of St. Gallen and in Niederglatt in the canton of Zurich. Box sizes and availability vary by location.

Our overview of safe deposit box locations and rental prices will help you make your choice.

Which costs should I compare when storing precious metals?

Compare the total annual costs and any additional fees. Ask how storage and insurance charges are calculated and which costs may apply to deposits, withdrawals or physical deliveries. What matters most is an offer tailored to your specific holdings.

Are stored precious metals automatically fully insured?

You should not assume that your precious metals are automatically fully insured. Coverage depends on the terms and conditions of your chosen storage solution. Clarify in advance which precious metals and risks are covered, how their value is determined and which compensation limits or exclusions apply.

How do I find the right storage solution for my precious metals?

Start with three questions: Which precious metals would you like to store? Do you need personal access? How would you like to manage or withdraw your holdings in the future? These details will help you compare safe deposit boxes with professionally managed storage.

For personalised advice, please contact Geiger Edelmetalle Switzerland .