IBV International Vaults London, Europe’s safest private vault provider, has launched IBV Gold, a new division specialising in the trade and secure storage of gold and silver commodities.
The launch of IBV Gold today follows the recent surge in demand for gold, with gold prices reaching record highs in February 2025. The surge has been driven by heightening geopolitical tensions, central bank purchases, currency fluctuations, and increased investor demand for safe-haven assets.
IBV Gold enables clients to buy, store, and protect their precious metals with absolute discretion and security. The new division offers preferential rates for members with low premiums on London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) certified bullion and competitive buyback rates to ensure clients always receive the best value for their investment.
Unlike traditional banking institutions, IBV Gold allows clients to store their bullion instantly within IBV International Vaults London, located in the Grade II listed Stanhope House, 46 Park Lane, Mayfair.
Launched in February 2020 in the premises of the former Barclays Private Bank, today IBV International Vaults London holds the position as Europe’s safest private safe deposit facility, merging cutting-edge security technologies with luxurious facilities.
IBV International Vaults London delivers the highest level of privacy and discretion through a multi-tiered system military approach to security including biometric fingerprints and iris scanners, 24/7 off-site surveillance, time delay locks, CCTV with video analytics, and ballistic glazing. A dedicated chauffeur is also available to transport Clients to and from the vault in the bank’s own Rolls-Royce, marking the pinnacle of luxury.
As banks continue to scale back traditional vault storage services, and with waiting times to withdraw gold from institutional vaults stretching to several weeks, IBV Gold provides a seamless and immediate solution for clients who want to buy and store gold securely, without delay.
Managing Director of IBV International Vaults London and IBV Gold, Sean Hoey, who formally led the safe box storage department at Harrods has today commented:
“The launch of IBV Gold marks a new era in secure gold investment and storage. As gold demand surges and institutional vaults struggle with delays, we offer an immediate, seamless solution for investors seeking absolute security and discretion. Gold represents the new global wealth, and our state-of-the-art vault in Mayfair ensures that clients can buy and store their bullion instantly, without the risks and uncertainties of traditional banking institutions. At IBV, we combine world-class security with unparalleled luxury, giving our clients complete peace of mind.”
IBV International Vaults London is one of nine international private storage facilities managed by IBV International Vaults. Founded by South African entrepreneur Ashok Sewnarain, the company’s first facility opened in Umhlanga, Durban, in 2004. Today, IBV International Vaults has 40,000 members worldwide and operates across five countries and three continents, with locations in South Africa (Durban, Cape Town and Johannesburg), Switzerland (Zurich), UAE (Dubai) and the UK (London).
Given IBV’s presence in major financial hubs of the world, the company is also able to offer offshore bullion investments, insurance and storage in Dubai, London and Zurich, three of the world’s most stable financial hubs and cities, to clients globally. By establishing a seamless wealth corridor between London and Dubai, IBV enables clients to benefit from tax-efficient offshore gold investments while diversifying their portfolios.
