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

  • 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 might... read more

    Graham Woodgate Avatar Graham Woodgate
    30 August 2023

    I 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 Avatar Mona Usher
    30 March 2026

    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
  • Excellent service, hopefully first of many purchases , thank you

    Mark C-C Avatar Mark C-C
    20 May 2023

    Really pleased with the service. Very patiently explained over the phone about how the postal delivery would work. Excellent 😊

    gopali chakravorti-ghosh Avatar gopali chakravorti-ghosh
    1 January 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
  • Blundells have been our bullion dealer for over 15 years, they are reliable, trustworthy, helpful, friendly and pay top prices for scrap. Thanks to Ash & Reena for looking after... read more

    Adrian Phillips Avatar Adrian Phillips
    1 April 2021

    Good communication, excellent service.

    Mabs Ghauri Avatar Mabs Ghauri
    1 March 2023

    Thank you, the item arrived quickly, Highly recommended.

    Paul Bolton Avatar Paul Bolton
    20 May 2023
  • Have been a customer with J Blundels & Sons for a while now I have found them to kind friendly and very professional. When I made an error my end... read more

    Steven Tomlins Avatar Steven Tomlins
    5 November 2025

    Yery pleased with the coin ordered good price Delivery was quick

    IAN BOTHAMLEY Avatar IAN BOTHAMLEY
    1 April 2021

    Little 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 Avatar Philip Bant
    1 March 2023
  • Good value, reliable and prompt.

    Tali Bradley Avatar Tali Bradley
    1 March 2023

    Super professional. excellent communication, felt comfortable trusting them with my gold - great prices and fast payment. Thank you.

    James Edwards Avatar James Edwards
    25 July 2024

    Great service, samara was very helpful!!

    Anya Sturge Avatar Anya Sturge
    7 November 2024