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How Private Vault Storage Works?

Inside the process of storing precious metals in a professional vault facility.

Professional vault storage provides institutional-grade security for your precious metals, managed by specialists whose sole focus is protecting your assets.

How It Works

1. **You purchase metals** through Intervault Trading or transfer existing holdings 2. **Metals are delivered** to the vault facility via secure, bonded carrier 3. **Your holdings are verified** — weight, purity, and serial numbers recorded 4. **Metals are stored** in your designated storage area 5. **You receive documentation** confirming your holdings and storage terms

Access

  • View your holdings through account statements
  • Schedule in-person vault visits to see your metals
  • Request delivery or liquidation at any time

Security

  • 9R-rated vault construction (highest commercial rating)
  • 24/7 monitoring and alarm systems
  • Comprehensive insurance coverage
  • Regular independent audits

Costs

Vault storage is billed annually at a flat rate based on storage type and volume. There are no percentage-of-value fees. Total annual costs are typically comparable to or less than the cost of adequate home security and insurance.

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