Goldco vs Birch Gold Group

Our Gold IRA comparison weighs Goldco against Birch Gold Group across minimum requirements, custody arrangements, service, storage and promotions.

Goldco is our #1 overall pick for dedicated rollover assistance and customer service. Read its official custodian fee statement and review purchase and promotional terms separately before proceeding.

Birch Gold Group offers 20+ years of experience, transparent flat fees ($180/year regardless of account size), a low $10,000 minimum, and four-metal support including platinum and palladium. Excellent choice for cost-conscious investors seeking diversification beyond gold and silver.

Gold IRA Fees

The required minimum purchase at Goldco to start a gold IRA is $25,000. Goldco’s preferred Custodian charges a flat annual account service fee which includes a one-time IRA account set-up fee of $50. as well as a $30 wire fee. Annual maintenance is $100, and storage is $150 for segregated storage or $100 for non-segregated storage.

Fees for gold storage and custodianship can vary depending on the company you select to handle these services (required by the IRS, as all IRA assets must be managed by a custodian). Depending on the Custodian, storage fees can range from $10 to $60 per month, or as a percentage of assets, from 0.35% to 1% annually.