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

  • 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

    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

    Very helpful, great customer service. Fast payment and some of the best rates on the market. Highly recommend

    Anish Shah Avatar Anish Shah
    1 December 2022
  • Best in The Business and Would highly recommend, They paid me within 10 minutes and were honest and professional.

    Cian Griffin Avatar Cian Griffin
    30 March 2026

    Slight hiccup with speed of payment going through meant gift purchase didn't arrive on time. Admittedly I left it late and tight for service but was told it would arrive... read more

    Tim Lamb Avatar Tim Lamb
    1 March 2023

    Very happy with the service and will gladly recommend and use them again

    Stephen Howe Avatar Stephen Howe
    1 March 2023
  • Pleasant staff, efficient and easy to deal with. Hope to visit again soon

    Shane Holden Avatar Shane Holden
    1 December 2022

    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 Avatar Robert Medina
    22 May 2025

    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 value, reliable and prompt.

    Tali Bradley Avatar Tali Bradley
    1 March 2023

    The buying process was simple and straight forward. The website is easy to navigate and use. Happy with my purchase.

    Lee-Ann de Villiers Avatar Lee-Ann de Villiers
    3 October 2025

    Enjoyed doing business with you ,many thanks for a easy and satisfying purchase ,kind regards

    jeff bennett Avatar jeff bennett
    8 September 2023
  • Lovely place and all prices is best and better than everywhere Also People are so helpful too , thanks for Lovely service ❤️❤️❤️

    king of the world Avatar king of the world
    6 December 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

    The team was incredibly friendly and helpful. Came out super satisfied. Got a great rate too

    Hammad Hussain Avatar Hammad Hussain
    1 April 2020