Buying gold in Lugano
Ticino, land of refineries: where to buy closest to the sources in CHF.
At a glanceLugano and the canton of Ticino occupy a unique position in the gold world: the largest refineries in the world are located here (Valcambi in Balerna, PAMP in Castel San Pietro, Argor-Heraeus in Mendrisio).
Buying close to the source: Some Ticino refineries offer direct sales to individuals. PAMP, via its GoldAvenue platform, allows buying Swiss bars directly from the factory, with Zollfreilager storage included.
Banks and dealers: The Banca dello Stato del Cantone Ticino and local branches of UBS offer bars and coins. Independent dealers in downtown Lugano (Via Nassa) offer personalized services.
Border advantage: Proximity to Italy attracts Italian buyers who benefit from Swiss franc stability and refinery reputation.
Buy Investment Gold in Switzerland (VAT-Exempt)
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