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
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This was my first venture into the gold selling market as I realised I had a pretty substantial item of gold by way of a gold cigarette case. I contacted... read more
Robert Medina
22 May 2025Cant 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
1 January 2023Dealt 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
1 April 2022 -
Very happy with the service and will gladly recommend and use them again
Stephen Howe
1 March 2023Little hiccup at first, a misunderstanding on my part. This was immediately attended to byJ Blundell & Sons. Excellent service, goods dispatched and arrived in good time.
Philip Bant
1 March 2023Excellent rate and great service (counter service). Provided their rates stay competitive would definitely choose again in the future.
Jo Lazari
1 April 2020 -
Really pleased with the service. Very patiently explained over the phone about how the postal delivery would work. Excellent 😊
gopali chakravorti-ghosh
1 January 2023Great customer service. Had a very smooth dealing with them.
RACHIT AGARWAL
1 October 202290 mile journey to get there and what a surprise, polite,sympathetic and very friendly we would highly recommend.
Peter Davey
10 May 2023 -
Pleasant staff, efficient and easy to deal with. Hope to visit again soon
Shane Holden
1 December 2022Can't fault these guys! Sold some old gold I had sitting around the house! They gave great prices and were super fast and professional!
Sandrine Mootoo
1 April 2021Lovely place and all prices is best and better than everywhere Also People are so helpful too , thanks for Lovely service ❤️❤️❤️
king of the world
6 December 2025 -
Great people that work in there, I have been dealing with them for at least over than 13 years. You can not go wrong with them. And if you need... read more
Atheer Khafaji
25 March 2023Excellent place for gold trading. Very professional and convenient.
Kacper Piec
23 August 2024I have used Blundells a few times now to purchase gold. Very impressed by the competitive prices and the professional service. Enjoyed being served by the two lovely ladies who... read more
Mona Usher
30 March 2026
