Gold prices in the UK: compare bullion dealers

Today a troy ounce of gold costs £3,054.51 at the spot price. The cheapest 1 oz gold bar is £3,115.18 at Chards. A Sovereign starts at £737.60 at Gold.co.uk. Updated 29 Oct 2026, 01:19 GMT.

Live prices for gold bars and coins at 7 UK bullion dealers. Pick a product to see every dealer that sells it, from the cheapest up.

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1 oz bar: dealer prices
Dealer Buy Sell back Over spot vs cheapest Link
Chards Metalor 1 oz Minted Gold Bullion Bar £3,115.18 – +2.00% Lowest View
Baird & Co 1oz Gold Bar Cast 9999 £3,149.43 £2,952.78 +3.12% +1.10% View
Gold.co.uk 1oz Gold Bars £3,168.00 – +3.73% +1.70% View
Tavex UK 1oz Valcambi Suisse Gold Bullion Bars £3,176.29 £3,013.42 +4.00% +1.96% View
Gold Investments 1 oz Gold Bar (Various LBMA refiners) £3,186.40 – +4.33% +2.29% View
Physical Gold Best Value 1oz Gold Bar £3,189.49 – +4.43% +2.39% View
The Royal Mint Best Value 1 oz Gold Bullion bar £3,189.58 – +4.43% +2.39% View

Investment gold is VAT-free in the UK. Silver carries 20% VAT; we only compare silver bars at VAT-inclusive prices, while silver coin prices are shown as each dealer lists them, so check at checkout whether VAT is added. “Over spot” is the premium over the value of the pure metal at the live spot price. Dealers that do not publish buyback prices show “–”. How we compare.

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Tax on gold in the UK

Investment gold is exempt from VAT in the UK. UK legal tender coins such as the Sovereign and the Britannia are also exempt from Capital Gains Tax for UK residents, which is why they are the most popular gold coins in the country.

What “over spot” means

The spot price is the market price of one troy ounce (31.1 g) of pure gold. Dealers sell above it to cover minting, delivery and their margin. The smaller the bar or coin, the higher the premium per gram, so compare the percentage, not only the price.

Frequently asked questions

How much does gold cost today in the UK?

The price changes during the day. The table on this page shows the selling prices of Tavex UK, Gold.co.uk, Physical Gold, The Royal Mint, Chards, Baird & Co, Gold Investments for every product, and buyback prices where dealers publish them, updated every 30 minutes.

What is the spread on gold?

The spread is the gap between the price at which a dealer sells and the price at which it buys back, in per cent. The smaller the spread, the less you lose if you sell your gold back.

Is there VAT or Capital Gains Tax on gold?

Investment gold is exempt from VAT in the UK. UK legal tender coins such as the Sovereign and the Britannia are also exempt from Capital Gains Tax for UK residents.

Is a gold bar or a coin better value?

Bars usually carry a lower premium over the metal value, especially in larger sizes. Coins cost more over spot but are easier to sell in small amounts. Compare the “over spot” column in the tables.

Does HawkValue sell gold?

No. HawkValue only compares prices. You buy directly from the dealer you choose.