Gold IRA Review · Updated 2026-06
Augusta Precious Metals Review 2026
Augusta Precious Metals is a premium gold-and-silver IRA specialist known for transparent flat fees, strong education, and top-tier customer support. Its $50,000 minimum, however, puts it out of reach for smaller investors.
Editorial score
The bottom line
Augusta Precious Metals is a premium gold-and-silver IRA specialist known for transparent flat fees, strong education, and top-tier customer support. Its $50,000 minimum, however, puts it out of reach for smaller investors.
Augusta Precious Metals is reviewed on publicly available information using the same criteria as every company. Newmont Capital Group is our featured partner and #1 overall pick.
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The facts
Augusta Precious Metals at a glance
- Founded
- 2012
- Headquarters
- Beverly Hills, California
- BBB rating
- A+ · Accredited
- Account minimum
- $50,000
- Fees
- Flat-fee structure (no Augusta markup/management fee), with commonly cited annual custodian plus storage costs in roughly the $200-$250 range. Augusta promotes fee-waiver periods on qualifying accounts. Per-coin pricing requires a consultation.
- Metals offered
- Gold, Silver
- Custodian(s)
- Equity Trust
- Depository(ies)
- Delaware Depository, Brink's
- Best for
- Education-first high-net-worth investors
What stands out
Standout features
- One-on-one web conference education led by an in-house economist
- Lifetime account support with a dedicated agent
- Transparent flat-fee pricing
- Seven-day price protection
The verdict
Pros & cons
What we like
- Education-first onboarding (free one-on-one economist-led web conference) and lifetime account support
- Transparent flat-fee pricing with no Augusta markups, plus potential multi-year fee waivers
- A+ BBB rating with an unusually clean complaint record
- Uses well-regarded partners (Equity Trust custodian, Delaware Depository storage)
Watch-outs
- High $50,000 minimum excludes small and first-time investors
- IRA menu is effectively limited to gold and silver (no platinum or palladium)
- Per-coin and per-bar pricing is not fully published online
Our take
Is Augusta Precious Metals right for you?
Augusta Precious Metals is a premium gold-and-silver IRA specialist known for transparent flat fees, strong education, and top-tier customer support. Its $50,000 minimum, however, puts it out of reach for smaller investors. Best for: Education-first high-net-worth investors.
Questions, answered
Augusta Precious Metals FAQ
What is the minimum investment for Augusta Precious Metals?+
Augusta Precious Metals's stated account minimum is $50,000. Minimums can change, so confirm the current figure directly with the company before opening an account.
Is Augusta Precious Metals BBB accredited?+
Augusta Precious Metals carries a BBB rating of A+ and is BBB-accredited, based on public BBB.org information reviewed as of 2026-06. Always verify the current rating yourself.
What metals does Augusta Precious Metals offer in an IRA?+
Augusta Precious Metals offers Gold, Silver for IRA accounts, based on publicly available information.
What does Augusta Precious Metals charge in fees?+
Flat-fee structure (no Augusta markup/management fee), with commonly cited annual custodian plus storage costs in roughly the $200-$250 range. Augusta promotes fee-waiver periods on qualifying accounts. Per-coin pricing requires a consultation.
Sources & last updated
This profile is based on publicly available information, last reviewed 2026-06. Editorial ratings are our independent opinion, not user reviews. Verify all figures (rating, minimum, fees) directly with the company before investing. See our review methodology.
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