ABOUT US
Moving physical gold is the riskiest moment in its lifecycle. That’s why every deposit, withdrawal, and transfer arranged through West Point Security Company is covered by comprehensive cargo insurance from the moment metal leaves the origin until it’s verified and secured in our UK vault. we were founded on a simple belief: if you own physical gold, you should sleep soundly at night. In an era of digital risk, economic uncertainty, and institutional complexity, the oldest form of wealth deserves the most advanced form of protection.
We are a specialist gold storage and security firm serving private clients, family offices, institutions, and bullion dealers who demand more than a safe deposit box. We deliver institutional-grade custody with private-client discretion.
Why We Exist
The global financial system is efficient, but it isn’t infallible. Bank bail-ins, counterparty risk, and data breaches have made tangible assets more attractive — and more vulnerable — than ever. Yet too many gold owners are forced to choose between insecure home storage and opaque, pooled programs where their metal isn’t truly theirs.
West Point Security Company was built to close that gap. We provide fully allocated, segregated storage in hardened facilities, backed by transparent auditing and comprehensive insurance. No commingling. No leverage. No excuses. Your gold, held in your name, retrievable on your terms.
Full Coverage, Door-to-Vault
1. Full Coverage, Door-to-Vault*
All armored transport arranged by West Point Security Company is insured through Lloyd’s of London syndicates for 100% of the metal’s market value at the time of shipment. Coverage applies from pickup at your dealer, refinery, home, or bank → through transit → to final verification in our vault.
What’s Covered
1. Theft and armed robbery during transit
2. Accidental loss or mysterious disappearance
3. Physical damage from accident, fire, or collision
4. Pilferage and non-delivery
5. Transit delays caused by insured events
What’s Not Covered
Normal market price fluctuations. Insurance protects the physical metal, not the gold price.
Chain-of-Custody Security
Insurance is only as strong as the security behind it. Every shipment uses:
1. Armored vehicles: CPNI-approved, GPS-tracked, with 2+ armed guards
2. Dual control: No single person ever has full access to the consignment
3. Sealed containers: Tamper-evident seals with serial numbers recorded and matched at both ends
4. Real-time tracking: Shipment monitored 24/7 by our security operations center
5. Hand-to-hand protocol: Metal is never left unattended from pickup to vault intake
Verification Before Acceptance
When your metal arrives at our UK vault, it undergoes immediate verification:
1. Weight and purity check against shipping documents
2. Serial number confirmation for bars
3. Visual inspection and assay if required
4. Photo documentation for your records