Sell Gold Near Me

GM Front Page Multi-Step Form

Get an instant quote in just two clicks if you know the weight and carat of your gold.
Not sure? No problem – we’ll guide you through it right here.

 

Customers selling gold with us this year have received an average payout of
£1,172.31

What would you like to sell?
What would you like to sell?

Sell Gold Locally with Confidence

Looking to sell gold near you without leaving your town? At GoldMonkeys, we offer the perfect balance: the convenience of a local gold buyer, with the speed and transparency of a trusted online service. Drop your items at your nearest Post Office using our free and insured Royal Mail Special Delivery service, and get paid fast — without ever needing to visit a shop or haggle in person.

Thanks to tracked drop-offs at over 11,500 UK post offices, we can serve customers anywhere — instantly, securely, and locally.

Local pawnbrokers often offer much less than market value due to high overheads. At GoldMonkeys, we operate entirely online, meaning we pass those savings directly to you. In fact, some of our customers report receiving up to 100% more than they were offered on the high street (multiple customers – Jan/Feb 2026).

  • ✅ No hidden fees — and if you know the weight and carat of your gold, your quote is fixed upfront, before you send anything in

  • 📦 Free, insured next-day delivery from your nearest Post Office

  • 📊 Live market tracking ensures you get the best possible rate

  • 👨‍🔬 Specialist valuers, not pawn shop staff with limited knowledge

We’re a family-run business who are  proud to hold a 4.9 Trustpilot rating (as of March 2026), and we’re a registered member of the National Association of Jewellers.

We’ve also been featured in Money Magpie.

Our mission is simple: to make selling gold as local, fair and fast as possible.

Sell Gold Online in 3 Simple Steps

Get a quote and sell gold online with confidence

Get an instant, transparent quote — or just request a pack if you’re not sure

Our calculator will guide you through a simple journey to get an instant, transparent quote — even if you’re unsure about the exact weight or purity.

If you don’t know what you have at all, no problem — we’ll send you a free, fully insured Gold Selling Pack to help you find out.

Send your gold securely to Gold Monkeys

Send us your gold or silver in the prepaid envelope provided

Simply place your items in the secure envelope we provide and post them back to us. It’s fast, easy, and fully insured.

Receive payment for your gold on the same day

We turn your gold or silver into cash — with no hidden fees

As soon as we receive your items, we’ll assess them and send your payment right away – no hidden fees, ever.

If you’re not happy with our offer, we’ll return your gold and/or silver to you free of charge — no pressure.

Frequently Asked Questions

Free insured pack: We’ll send you out a Gold Selling Pack.  Each pack is free and automatically insured up to £750. You can increase this to £2,500 at the Post Office — we’ll reimburse the £10 upgrade cost when we pay you.

Larger quotes: If your total quote exceeds £2,500, we’ll send additional packs at no charge.

Easy to return: Once you receive your Gold Selling Pack, simply place your items inside and post your gold to us. You’ll be able to track it using your unique Royal Mail tracking number here, delivery is guaranteed for the next working day.

Fast quote & payment: Once your pack arrives, we’ll test your items and confirm your final quote within a day. If you’re happy, we’ll send payment by bank transfer within 24hrs (often within 4 hours) or cheque.

GoldMonkeys Bonus: Return your pack within 48 hours of receiving it and sell over £150 of gold or silver — we’ll add a £10 bonus to your payment.

No pressure: If you’ve sent your items without a guaranteed quote and you’re not happy with the offer we make after testing, we’ll return your gold or silver free of charge. If you did get a quote, but the carat/purity or weight differs from what was entered, we’ll amend the quote — and you can still decline free of charge.

No hidden charges: Unlike many gold buyers, we charge no admin fees, no handling fees, and no bank transfer fees — there are no hidden charges, ever.

Questions? Call, WhatsApp, or email us any time. We’re here to help.

 

The price we pay per gram of gold depends on the total weight you sell in a single transaction.
The more you send, the higher the rate we can offer.

We use 4 simple weight bands:

Monkey Standard: 1g–4.99g
Monkey Plus: 5g–49.99g
Monkey Premium: 50g–99.99g
Monkey Max: 100g+

If you know the weight and carat of your gold, our calculator will give you an instant quote – dynamically adjusting as you add or remove weights and carats.

Just scroll back to our calculator and enter your gold (or silver*) details.

Many gold buyers display the current gold spot price on their website — but that’s not the price per gram you’ll actually receive.
On top of that, most give only “estimates” that are later reduced after they inspect your gold, often adding admin, handling, assay or other hidden fees.
We don’t. The price you see is the price you get — no estimates, no hidden charges, ever.
Unique GoldMonkeys Benefit! If you send your pack back to us within 48 hours of receiving it, and sell us more than £150 of gold or silver, you’ll qualify for an
EXTRA £10 Bonus!
*There is only one weight band for silver.

We do things differently — and we believe that’s a good thing.

◆

Unlike many other gold buyers:

We don’t make you send in your gold before giving you a price. You can get a transparent, locked-in, guaranteed quote first — no obligation, no pressure.

We have no hidden fees or charges upon payment. What you see in your quote is exactly what you’ll receive.

We’ll return your gold or silver free of charge if you’re not happy with our offer. No quibbles, no hassle, no pressure.

◆

We are renowned for our honesty and transparency, it’s central to our ethos and the way we operate. Our Trustpilot rating and reviews are testament to this.

◆

Explore our background to understand why so many place their trust in us.

◆

We’re here to make selling your gold simple, fair, and fully transparent — just as it should be.

◆

Before sending your gold to any buyer, we recommend reading our short guide on the tactics some online gold buyers use to reduce payouts — including hidden fees, inflated quotes, and return charges.

◆

If you have any questions, concerns, or would like free advice, feel free to get in touch — we’re always happy to help.

If it’s gold or silver, we’ll buy it — even if it’s broken, or you’re unsure what it is.

This includes:

Unfortunately, stones in jewellery — including diamonds and gemstones — typically have little to no resale value, so we remove and discard them during processing. If you’d like to keep any stones, please remove them before sending your items to us.

  • Gold bullion
  • Gold bars
  • Gold sovereigns
  • Gold 1/2 sovereigns
  • Gold 1/4 sovereigns
  • Gold Brittanias
  • Gold Krugerrands
  • Gold 1oz coins
  • Gold 1/2oz coins
  • Gold 1/4oz coins
  • Gold 1/10oz coins
  • Commemorative gold coins
  • Gold Maple Leaf coins
  • Gold American Eagle coins
  • Gold proof sets
  • Gold coins of any kind

  • Silver Brittanias
  • Silver 1oz coins
  • Silver 2oz coins
  • Silver 5oz coins
  • Silver 10oz coins
  • Commemorative silver coins
  • Silver coins of any kind
  • Vintage gold jewellery
  • Vintage silver jewellery
  • Silverware of any kind

Unfortunately, we don’t buy:

  • Gold leaf
  • Gold teeth
  • Gold dust
  • Gold nuggets
  • Items plated with gold
  • Rolled gold

We offer payment by bank transfer or cheque — whichever you prefer. There are no additional fees for either option.

If you choose a bank transfer, funds will be in your account within 24 hours of accepting our offer — and often within just 4 hours.

Every Gold Selling Pack is automatically insured up to £750 against loss or damage in transit. If your items are worth more than this, you can increase the insurance to £2,500 by simply ticking the appropriate option on the back of the Royal Mail Special Delivery envelope.

This upgrade costs up to £10, but don’t worry — we’ll refund you in full once we’ve purchased your gold.

If your items are valued above £2,500, we’ll send additional insured envelopes at no extra charge. Feel free to discuss your options with us at any time — via WhatsApp, by calling 0800 688 9230, or by emailing hello@goldmonkeys.co.uk.

Don’t have kitchen scales to hand and not sure how much your item weighs? The handy guide below will help:

Small Ring............................................5g
Wedding Band.................................10g
Thin Bracelet.....................................10g
Thick Bracelet.................................20g
Thin Necklace..................................15g
Thick Necklace..............................25g
Small Chain and Pendant.......6g
Large Chain and Pendant.....10g
Earrings................................................4g

You can determine the carat of your gold by identifying its hallmark.  A hallmark is an official mark or series of marks on gold and silver. It tells you a few things, including who made the item and where it was verified. Gold hallmarks usually include one sponsor’s mark, one purity mark and one assay office mark:

What is the carat of my gold?
  • 375 (37.5% pure gold) = 9ct
  • 585 (58.5% pure gold) = 14ct
  • 750 (75% pure gold) = 18ct
  • 916 (91.6% pure gold) = 22ct
  • 990 (99% pure gold) = 24ct
  • 999 ( 99.9% pure gold) = 24ct

They are usually located somewhere discreet, such as the inside of a ring. You might need a magnifying glass to find it!

Below is an example of a hallmark on an 18 carat gold ring:

No hallmark? No problem. If your gold or silver item doesn’t have a visible stamp, we’ll carry out a full inspection and accurately test its carat and weight upon arrival, then provide a fair, transparent quote based on its true value.

No worries! We have a useful weight guide here which can give you an idea of the weights of different pieces of jewellery. If you’re still not sure, don’t worry, we will weigh and test it all when it arrives with us and get back to you quickly with a quote.

Once you click the “Send Me My Gold Selling Pack!” button at the end of our form, we’ll post your pack out within 48 hours.

When your pack arrives, just pop your gold or silver inside and return it using the prepaid, insured envelope. Delivery to us is typically next working day.

As soon as we receive your items, we’ll test and weigh everything within 24 hours. If you’re happy with the confirmed offer, we’ll make a bank transfer the within 24 hours — usually within 4 hours — or send a cheque if you prefer.

From start to finish, the whole process usually takes around 4 working days from requesting your pack to receiving payment in your account.

We make it fast, simple, and completely transparent — just how selling gold online should be.

Yes! If the value of your gold is over £150, and you send your pack back to us within 48 hours of receiving it, we will pay you an extra £10.

Yes, you must be 18 or over to sell to GoldMonkeys.

Our gold prices are consistently among the highest available online or on the high street.

Typical high street gold buyers offer between 40% and 70% of the current spot price. Even some of the biggest online gold buyers often pay only around 70%. At GoldMonkeys, our top rate — the Monkey Max price band — pays well above 90% of the live spot gold price.

Unlike many other gold buyers, we don’t quote high and then deduct hidden fees or charges upon payment. Our quotes are fully transparent — what you see is exactly what you’ll be paid.

Before sending your gold to any buyer, we recommend reading our short guide on the tactics some online gold buyers use to reduce payouts — including hidden fees, inflated quotes, and return charges. It could save you from a costly mistake.

We also have no minimum weight requirement. While many gold buyers won’t deal with less than 10g, we’re happy to send out a free, insured Gold Selling Pack even if you’re selling less than 5g of gold.

If you’ve received a quote from our calculator, your price is locked in for 7 days — giving you protection against fluctuations in the live gold price and ensuring you receive exactly what we’ve offered.

We update our gold prices daily — or immediately following any significant movement in the live gold market — to ensure your quote reflects the most accurate value.

Your quote is locked in for 7 days from the time it’s given, protecting you against fluctuations in the gold price during that period.

The condition of your item doesn’t matter — our refiner will melt it down regardless. Whether broken, tangled, or worn, your gold is valued for its weight and purity.

Once you accept our offer — either over the phone or in writing — your items are sent for refining, so we’re unable to return them or reverse the process.

If you’re not happy with our quote, we’ll return your gold or silver free of charge — no questions asked.

Unfortunately, stones in jewellery — including diamonds and gemstones — typically have little to no resale value, so we remove and discard them during processing. If you’d like to keep any stones, please remove them before sending your items to us.

Gold Buyer Tactics to Watch Out For

When selling gold online, be cautious of:

  • Spot Price Illusion: Some buyers show live gold prices on their homepage — but won’t actually pay you anywhere near that amount.

  • Lowball Estimates: Online calculators often give high “estimates” that are later reduced with hidden admin, handling, or assay fees.

  • No Upfront Quote: Some gold buyers won’t offer even a ballpark figure until your items have been sent — then respond with a surprisingly low offer that only improves if you question it.

  • Return Fees: Some buyers charge you to return your items if you refuse their offer, leaving you trapped.

  • Minimum Weight Rules: Others refuse smaller parcels then charge you for their return.

At GoldMonkeys, we do things differently:

  • No hidden fees or deductions.

  • Free return of your gold and/or silver if you decline our offer.

  • No minimum weight requirement.

  • The price we quote is the price you get.

Honest, transparent gold selling — just the way it should be.

We're always happy to help — just get in touch!

sell gold near me
Trustpilot

Tagged