How to Sell Gold by Post (UK Guide)
Selling gold by post is one of the most convenient ways to turn unwanted jewellery, scrap gold or coins into cash. This guide explains exactly how the process works, how your items are protected and how you get paid.
Why Sell Gold by Post?
Selling by post means no shop visits, appointments or travel. With tracked Special Delivery postage both ways, the process is secure, simple and designed for convenience.
At Britannia Gold Exchange, based in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter, we send you a free insured postal gold kit so you can post your items safely from anywhere in the UK.
Step-by-Step: How to Sell Gold by Post
1. Order Your Free Postal Gold Kit
Request your kit online and we'll send you secure packaging, instructions and a prepaid Royal Mail Special Delivery envelope.
2. Pack Your Gold Securely
Place your items inside the tamper-proof bag provided and follow the included instructions.
3. Post It Using the Prepaid Special Delivery Envelope
Hand it in at any Post Office and keep your proof-of-posting receipt. Your parcel is tracked from the counter to our valuation centre, with Royal Mail compensation up to £2,500 Sending items worth more? Contact us before posting and we'll arrange higher cover.
4. Expert Testing & Valuation
We test and value your items the same day they arrive, using XRF testing and calibrated scales. Curious about the process? Read how we test and value your gold.
5. Get Paid the Same Working Day
Once you accept your offer, we pay you the same working day by bank transfer. If you decline, we return your items free of charge.
What You Can Sell
- Scrap gold
- Broken jewellery
- Rings, chains and bracelets
- Gold coins and sovereigns
- Bullion bars
- Dental gold
- Gold watches (scrap value)
See the full list of gold items we buy.
Why Sell to Britannia Gold Exchange?
- Members of the National Association of Jewellers (NAJ).
- Price match promise: if another UK gold buyer gives you a higher written quote for the same items, dated within the last 30 days, we'll match it at today's gold price.
- Free return postage if you decide not to sell.
- Family-run gold buyers in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter.
FAQs
Is selling gold by post safe? Yes. Royal Mail Special Delivery is tracked, signed for and includes compensation up to £2,500, with higher cover available.
How fast will I be paid? The same working day you accept your offer.
What if I decline the offer? We return your items free of charge.
How much does the postal kit cost? Nothing. The kit, the insurance and the return postage are all free.
How long does it take? Most customers go from requesting the kit to being paid within 3 to 5 working days.
More questions? See our full FAQ.
Want to see what your gold is worth first? Check today's gold price per gram for every carat, or read our guide on whether now is a good time to sell gold.
Ready to sell your gold? Order your free postal gold kit today.