The cheapest place to buy gold in the UK
There’s no single cheapest dealer, it changes daily as each one reprices against the live gold market. So instead of guessing, we compare trusted UK dealers on the real all-in cost of an in-stock 1oz bar and show you today’s cheapest. Independent, and we take no commission.
Compare for your budget →Cheapest UK gold dealers right now
The cheapest UK dealers for a 1oz gold bar right now, ranked by the dealer’s cut over the live gold price of £3,216.70 (updated 12 Sep 2026). Enter your budget in the tool above to see how much gold your money buys.
| # | Dealer | Dealer’s cut | 1oz price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chards | 2.29% | £3,290.48 |
| 2 | The Gold Bullion Company | 2.32% | £3,291.33 |
| 3 | ATS Bullion | 2.41% | £3,294.22 |
| 4 | Hatton Garden Metals | 2.97% | £3,312.20 |
| 5 | Atkinsons Bullion | 3.08% | £3,315.83 |
Showing the 5 lowest of 13 price-checked dealers. Search above and unlock the full ranking free.
How to choose where to buy gold
Price matters, but so does buying from somewhere reputable, physical bullion is unregulated, so the dealer’s standing is your protection. When comparing where to buy, weigh up:
- The all-in cost, the dealer’s premium plus delivery, not just the headline price. That’s what our ranking sorts by.
- Genuine availability, a low price is worthless if the item is out of stock. We only rank items you can actually buy.
- Reputation & accreditation, established dealers, strong independent reviews, and LBMA/BNTA links.
- Delivery & storage, most UK dealers deliver free and fully insured; some also offer vaulted storage if you’d rather not take delivery.
- Buy-back, the price the dealer will pay to take it back later; a tighter gap means a cheaper round trip.
Bars or coins, delivered or stored?
Bars are cheapest per gram; Gold Britannia coins cost a little more but are free of Capital Gains Tax. And you can have your gold delivered, or stored in a dealer’s vault for a yearly fee. The comparison tool lets you switch between bars and coins, and delivered or stored, so the ranking reflects exactly how you want to buy.
Common questions
Where is the cheapest place to buy gold in the UK?
It varies day to day as dealers reprice. Rather than name one, we rank trusted UK dealers live by the real all-in cost, so you always see today’s cheapest for your budget.
Is it safe to buy gold online?
Yes, from established, reputable dealers with insured delivery and strong independent reviews. Physical bullion itself is unregulated (no FCA/FSCS/FOS cover), so who you buy from matters, we only rank dealers whose live prices we can verify.
Do you make money from where I buy?
No. We take no commission or affiliate fees, and no dealer can pay for inclusion or a higher ranking. The order is purely the verified all-in cost.