Compare Gold Companies

The Better Business Bureau gives American Hartford Gold an A+ rating alongside its 4.93 out of 5-star reviews. Business Consumer Alliance awards the company an AA rating. The company has a 5 out of 5 rating on TrustLink and TrustPilot.

The Better Business Bureau gives Augusta Precious Metals an A+ rating and 4.97 out of 5 stars. Additionally, Facebook gives the company 4.8 out of 5 stars while TrustLink awards them 5 stars.

Birch Gold Group has received an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau and a triple-A rating from Business Consumer Alliance.

Goldco has an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau alongside a triple-A rating from Business Consumer Alliance. To add to that, TrustLink awards the company 5 stars, and TustPilot gives the company 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Unfortunately, Goldline has several poor reviews, resulting from complaints and allegations of fraud and theft. The company still retains an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau but has 1.5 out of 5 stars. Business Consumer Alliance rates the company a B, and Trustlink gives Goldline 2.3 out of 5 stars.

Recently, Lear Capital faced legal scrutiny for misleading elderly customers, which led to a slight drop in ratings. Lear Capital holds a B rating from the Better Business Bureau and triple-A status from Business Consumer Alliance. TrustLink gives the company 4.5 out of 5 stars, and TrustPilot gives the company 4.9 out of 5 stars.

The Better Business Bureau awards Money Metals Exchange with an A+ rating. However, consumers on TrustPilot beg to differ, giving the company an average rating of 2.3 out of 5 stars.

Noble Gold Investments holds an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau and an AA rating from Business Consumer Alliance. TrustLink awards the company 5 stars.

Oxford Gold Group has all-around positive reviews from the Better Business Bureau, Business Consumer Alliance, and TrustPilot: 4.93 stars, AA, and 4.9 stars, respectively.

Patriot Gold Group has an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau and a 4.9 out of 5 rating from TrustPilot. Business Consumer Alliance awards the company a double-A rating.

Due to the allegations of fraud and theft, the company’s ratings have significantly dropped. Business Consumer Alliance gives Regal Assets an F rating. Similarly, the Better Business Bureau also gives the company an F, and TrustPilot awards Regal Assets 1.7 out of 5 stars.

Rosland Capital has an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau. However, consumers on TrustPilot and TrustLink disagree, giving the company, on average, 3 out of 5 stars.

• Minimum $10,000 investment for IRA accounts
• Minimum $2,500 purchase for physical assets
• $180 annual IRA fee, but ranges based on investment amount
• No annual fees for cash gold or silver purchases

• Minimum $50,000 investment for all purchases
• $50 one-time IRA setup fee
• No setup costs for non-IRA accounts
• Annual $100 storage and $80 maintenance fees for all accounts

• One-time IRA setup fee of $50 and wire transfer fee of $30
• Annual $100 storage and $80 maintenance fees for IRA accounts.
  The company has one-time and annual fees for IRAs. One-time fees include a $50 setup fee and a $30 wire transfer fee. Annual costs include a $100 storage fee and an $80 maintenance fee. If investors transfer more than $50,000 to their IRA account, Birch Gold Group will cover all first-year fees. Additionally, shipping is free for cash purchases over $10,000.

• Minimum $25,000 investment for IRA accounts
• Non minimum investment or annual fees for cash physical asset purchases
• $175 annual fee for IRA accounts holding $25,000 to $100,000
• $225 annual fee for IRA accounts holding more than $100,000
  When making a $25,000 minimum purchase, Goldco will reimburse the yearly storage cost in like-value silver.

• Storage costs are billed bi-annually
• Charged 1% of the total asking price for the investments, or $15, whichever is lower

• Minimum $25,000 investment for IRA accounts
• No minimum investment or annual fees for physical asset purchases
• $180 annual IRA fee for investments below $100,000 (includes shipping, storage, and insurance)
• $225 annual IRA fee for investments over $100,000

• Annual storage fees are based on the investment amount
• $96 fee for holdings up to $15,999
• Investments between $16,000 and $99,000 are charged a 0.59% fee on the total amount
• Investments between $100,000 and $999,999 are charged 0.49%
• Investments between $1 million to $2.5 million are charged 0.39%.

• Minimum investment amount and annual costs vary by account type
• Minimum $2,000 investment for gold IRAs, silver IRAs, coins, and bars
• Minimum $5,000 investment for Survival Packs
• Annual $80 administration and $150 storage fees for gold IRAs and physical previous metals (includes insurance)
• Annual $225 administration and $250 storage fees for silver IRAs (includes insurance)
• Annual $150 storage fee for Survival Packs (includes insurance)

• Minimum $7,500 investment for IRA accounts
• Minimum $1,500 investment for non-IRA accounts
• No annual fees for cash purchases
• Annual $175 fee for IRA accounts holding under $100,000 (includes storage)
• Annual $225 fee for IRA accounts holding over $100,000 (includes storage)

• Minimum $15,000 investment for IRA accounts
• One-time $225 setup fee for IRAs with less than $30,000
• Annual $140 fee for IRA accounts (includes insurance and storage)
• No fees for life for IRA investments of $250,000 or more

• Minimum $10,000 investment for IRA accounts
• Minimum $5,000 investment for non-IRA accounts
• Annual $250 fee for non-IRA accounts (includes storage and administrative costs)
• No annual fees for IRA accounts. Additionally, Regal Assets waives all fees for the first year.

• Minimum $10,000 invesment for IRA accounts
• One-time $25 fee for IRA accounts
• Annual $225 fee for IRA accounts (includes maintenance)

• Price matching
• $2,500 in free silver for qualifying purchases
• All orders include free shipping, insurance, and tracking
• Annual IRA fees and storage costs covered for up to 3 years on eligible accounts

• All purchases come with price protection and a money-back guarantee
• Accepts returns within 7 days for a full refund
• Five depository options with shipping and insurance

• If more than $50,000 is transferred to an IRA account, the company will cover all first-year fees
• Free shipping for cash purchases over $100
• Large selection

• First-year fees waived for new investors and 10% back in silver coins
• Yearly storage cost is reimbursed in like-value silver when making a $25,000 minimum purchase
• Live online market reports

• Been in business for several decades and was once the largest retailer
• Price guarantee program
• Large selection

• Depository is insured by Lloyd’s of London
• No additional charges for rolling over traditional IRAs to precious metal IRAs
• Yearly storage cost is reimbursed in like-value silver when making a minimum purchase
• Investors receive more like-value silver for every additional $25,000 investment

• Monthly investment plan that includes different asset options and amounts
• Buyback program
• Access to real-time prices and alerts

• Insured shipping for all orders
• Insured depository storage
• Buyback program
• Three depository options

• Two depository options: Delaware Depository or Brink’s Global Services USA
• 24/7 online account access
• Large selection

• Investor direct pricing
• Real-time online account access

• Pre-packaged investment options in various amounts
• Investors can track and monitor all investments in a single account
• Segregated storage
• First-year fees are waived

• International offices in the U.S., Hong Kong, Germany, and the UK
• Investors receive $1,000 in free gold if they order a minimum of $20,000

• Prices not listed online
• No international shipping

• No international storage
• Cannot open an account online

• No international depositories
• Prices not listed online

• No custodian or storage options
• High minimum IRA investment amount

• Previously charged with fraud and theft, but the case was settled
• Add-on costs and higher premiums
• Negative reviews

• Only offers silver and gold assets
• Lengthy IRA transfer and delivery process (14 to 30 days)
• Small investments may incur additional fees
• Legal action was taken against the company, which led to Lear Capital filing bankruptcy

• Charged 4% fee when paying with a credit card, debit card, or PayPal account
• Minimum and maximum amounts for each payment type
• May incur additional fees on top of the storage costs

• No online pricing
• High minimum investment amounts and fees

• Cannot open an account online
• Some assets or accounts may incue additional fees

• Cannot purchase assets online
• No prices listed online

• Not accredited by the Better Business Bureau
• No online pricing
• Lenghty IRA transfer process
• Allegations of fraud and theft

• Prices not listed online
• No segregated storage