ID Requirements for Buying Gold

We are required to keep identification to comply with HM Revenue and Customs regulations.

When do J Blundell & Sons Require ID?

We will require ID for all orders no matter the value. However, if you have supplied ID within the last 12 months you do not need to resend it.

What identification is acceptable?

You must provide one item as Proof of Name and one item as Proof of Address. Please refer to the lists below for acceptable items.

We accept the following forms for Proof of Name:

  • Passport
  • Full Driving Licence
  • National Identity Card
  • National Insurance card
  • Birth certificate

We accept the following forms of ID as a Proof of Address:

  • Phone bill
  • Other utility bill
  • Deeds
  • Tenancy lease
  • Council tax bill
  • Hotel key card (for non-UK residents only)

Please be aware: We don’t accept credit card statements, mobile phone bills or provisional driving licence.

What happens to the ID I supply?

Identification we have requested from you is taken to verify your identity, in line with anti-money laundering guidelines. This information is not sold or used for remarketing. Information you provide is recorded by one our trained bullion dealers, in the performance of their duties only. For more information on how we keep and use your data, please visit our Privacy Policy.

Below are some links with helpful information regarding Money Laundering Regulations:

www.gov.uk/topic/business-tax/money-laundering-regulations

www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/2157/regulation/14/made

How our customers view our service

  • Great service, samara was very helpful!!

    Anya Sturge Avatar Anya Sturge
    7 November 2024

    Dealt with J.Blundell recently. Not only did I get the highest price of all the shops I visited in Hatton Garden, but they were also straight talking and very knowledgeable.... read more

    Can Atik Avatar Can Atik
    1 April 2022

    Good communication, excellent service.

    Mabs Ghauri Avatar Mabs Ghauri
    1 March 2023
  • Cant praise this company enough, very quick to sort orders and friendly. The only place I ll use now. Not like others I've contacted in past!

    Shane Holden Avatar Shane Holden
    1 January 2023

    90 mile journey to get there and what a surprise, polite,sympathetic and very friendly we would highly recommend.

    Peter Davey Avatar Peter Davey
    10 May 2023

    Very friendly people and the best gold price too. Just go and visit, no need to call!!

    Simon Cruden Avatar Simon Cruden
    1 April 2020
  • Very good service and cheaper than elsewhere. What else could you need. Thanks a lot

    Saif Bora Avatar Saif Bora
    1 March 2023

    Thank you, the item arrived quickly, Highly recommended.

    Paul Bolton Avatar Paul Bolton
    20 May 2023

    Excellent service, hopefully first of many purchases , thank you

    Mark C-C Avatar Mark C-C
    20 May 2023
  • I sold a vintage gold watch and a few other small pieces. Reena was fantastic; professional, efficient and reassuring. Got a great price and money arrived in my bank account... read more

    Annabel Wright Avatar Annabel Wright
    2 February 2026

    Friendly and professional, gave me an excellent price for my gold chain after I checked several other places. Highly recommend

    Daniel Kurzer Avatar Daniel Kurzer
    12 May 2025

    Outstanding service. I placed an order online around 9 pm. First thing next morning I received a call from Blundell's to discuss an issue with the order and how it... read more

    Graham Woodgate Avatar Graham Woodgate
    8 September 2023
  • Good value, reliable and prompt.

    Tali Bradley Avatar Tali Bradley
    1 March 2023

    Very welcomed today at 3:30 help us out a lot. Great service . Please this is the go to shop forget ats bullion and the rest. Great service will see... read more

    john james Avatar john james
    10 May 2023

    Top service ,delivered the next day ,coin was as described,,great to deal with ,wish every firm was as efficient.

    Steven Clinton Avatar Steven Clinton
    1 March 2023