Account FAQs
When opening accounts for customers buying, selling, storing or refining precious metals, we are required to comply with relevant laws so that we identify, mitigate and manage any money laundering and terrorism financing risk.
A key part of our obligations is to undertake thorough Know Your Customer (KYC) processes on all new customers using our designated services. This means you must complete a process to verify your identity before we can take you on as a customer. Customer data is also refreshed on a regular basis.
For further information on our processes around new customer accounts, please contact us.
Customer Operations
Customers may have more than one account if they use different services across our websites, shop in East Perth and refinery.
Online account FAQs
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What type of account do I need to buy from perthmint.com for deliveries/click and collect?
1. For buying jewellery, gifts, collector coins
If buying jewellery, gifts, collector coins or loose diamonds, you will need to register an account (guest checkout available for orders less than AUD that do not include bullion or loose diamonds).
The Online orders and enquiries team can assist with account set up, maintenance and technical enquiries. See contact details below.
2. For buying bullion for delivery or click and collect
All customers buying bullion must register an account and provide various forms of identification.
View Account and ID requirements for more information.
You may be asked to provide documents to verify your identity and, where applicable, information pertaining to an organisation, trust or entity for which you are an authorised person.
Identification documents that you could be asked to provide include:
- passport
- birth certificate
- driver’s licence
- utilities statement
- statement from a bank or other financial institution
- trust deeds
- company registration documents.
The Customer Operations Team can assist with account set up, verification and changes to account details when buying bullion.
Customer Operations
For new accounts, changes to existing accounts and verification.Available 7.30am-5pm weekdays AWSTThe Online orders and enquiries team can help with questions about orders (including bullion) and technical difficulties.
Online orders and enquiries
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How do I set up a new account?
Follow these steps to set up an account as a new online customer for delivery or click and collect orders:
- Select the Login/Register from the top of any page.
- Select Register under new customer.
- Complete the fields in the Account registration form, including name, phone, number and email. You will receive an email verification code.
- Enter your verification code.
- Create a password.
- Choose whether you would like multi-factor authentication as an additional security measure on your account.
- Once created, you will be logged in to your account.
Should you have any trouble setting up your account, please contact our online orders and enquiries team.
Online orders and enquiries
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Why do I need to upgrade my account and/or verify my identity to buy bullion?
We will need to verify your identify for bullion orders of AUD 2,000 or more in accordance with Australian Anti-Money Laundering/Counter-Terrorism Financing regulations.
Additionally, as part of our efforts to improve our governance performance, we have been updating our Anti-Money Laundering/Counter-Terrorism Financing compliance with a program of works and upgrading of historic practices that are no longer fit for purpose.
Find out more on the following pages:
If you upgrade your account through the website, you will be able to purchase bullion shortly after completing the upgrade. However, if your verification is unsuccessful or if you have difficulties completing this, our Customer Operations Team will be happy to assist you.
Customer Operations
For new accounts, changes to existing accounts and verification.Available 7.30am-5pm weekdays AWST -
Why can’t I upgrade my account after selecting my country?
We offer sales of bullion for delivery to the following countries:
- Australia
- Hong Kong
- Indonesia
- Japan
- Jordan
- Republic of Korea
- Macao
- Malaysia
- New Zealand
- Saudi Arabia
- Singapore
- Thailand
- United Arab Emirates.
If you are not located in one of these countries, you will not be able to upgrade your account.
Alternatively, you may purchase from one of our distributors listed on the Find a distributor pages or consider opening a storage account with The Perth Mint Depository.
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What are the requirements for a password and how do I reset it?
Your password must contain a combination of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers and symbols and be a minimum of eight characters. Never share your password with anyone.
How to reset your password
There are two ways to change your password.
If logged in:
- Go to My account and select the Change my password page and follow the instructions.
If logged out, follow the steps below:
- Click Login/Register (top right of your screen)
- Under Returning customer, click Login
- Type in your email (sign in name) and select Reset password
- Click Send verification code
- Check your email for the code then enter verification code and click Verify code
- Click Continue
- Type in your new password, confirm password and click Continue
- You will now be logged into your account.
Please contact us on the details below if you need assistance.
Online orders and enquiries
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What options are there for MFA and can I change methods?
Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) is an optional method of authentication that requires you to provide two or more verification factors to login to your account, making it more secure. You will be sent verification codes to use during login.
It can be changed from the MFA reset page under My account.
Choose to receive your MFA verification codes by either:
- Email (recommended)
- Via the Microsoft Authenticator app
- Phone (SMS or call) * Charges may apply
What happens when I select an MFA option?
Email
When you provide an email address for MFA you will be emailed a code to confirm your account identity. Verification code emails will be sent from orders@perthmint.com and clearly indicate they are from The Perth Mint. Please note this code will expire after five minutes at which point you will need to request a new code be sent. You can attempt this five times before getting an authentication error, at which point you can return to the Login/Register page and try again..
Phone (SMS and call)
Choose to receive a phone call or a text message to confirm your account. The phone call will come within 10 seconds of selection and will be from an American phone number.
The SMS mobile code will come from sender msverify or Microsoft and the text will indicate the message has been sent to verify your Perth Mint account. The code will expire after three minutes, at which point you will need to request it be resent. You can attempt this three times before getting an authentication error, at which point you can return to the Login/Register page and try again.
Microsoft authenticator app
When you choose the Microsoft authenticator app to receive codes, follow the instructions in the registration process to add Gold Corporation to your list of accounts (you can rename this in the app if you wish).
You may need to download the app if you are not already using it. As you will be required to scan a QR code to use the app, it may be easier to set up the account on your desktop and scan the code with your mobile device, if you are unable to scan a QR code from your device while using it.
The code will change every 30 seconds in the app. You can attempt this six times before getting an authentication error, at which point you can return to the Login/Register page and try again.
I haven’t received my code, what do I do?
Please check the email address or phone number is correct. If you need to update this, please contact the relevant team below. Verification emails may also land in your spam folder so please check there.
Having issues?
For any technical issues contact:
Online orders and enquiries
Available 7.30am–5pm AWSTIf you are trying to buy bullion and need to update contact details contact:
Customer Operations
For new accounts, changes to existing accounts and verification.Available 7.30am-5pm weekdays AWST
In-person account FAQs
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Do I need an account to buy jewellery and gifts at The Perth Mint Shop?
No. You can choose to set up an account but it is not a requirement.
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Do I need an account to buy or sell bullion from the bullion trading room at The Perth Mint shop?
Yes. You will need to set up an account. View Buy and sell gold for more information including ID requirements before you visit.
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Do I need an account to sell jewellery to The Perth Mint?
Yes. You will need to set up an account. View Sell your gold jewellery for more information including ID requirements before you visit
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I have an account to buy bullion online at perthmint.com, can I use this account?
No. This is a separate account and cannot be used for transactions in the bullion trading room at The Perth Mint Shop. View Buy and sell gold pages for more information including ID requirements before you visit.
What will I be asked to provide?
This will depend on your customer type. View the Account and ID requirements page for full information.
You may be asked to provide documents to verify your identity and, where applicable, information pertaining to an organisation, trust or entity for which you are an authorised person.
Identification documents that you could be asked to provide include:
- passport
- birth certificate
- driver’s licence
- utilities statement
- statement from a bank or other financial institution
- trust deeds
- company registration documents.
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I have more questions about buying and selling bullion in-person, who do I contact?
For more information about products at the bullion trading room at The Perth Mint Shop, visit the Buy and sell gold pages or contact the team below:
For more information about opening an in-person account and the ID requirements, visit the Account and ID requirements page or contact the team below:
Customer Operations
For new accounts, changes to existing accounts and verification.Available 7.30am-5pm weekdays AWST
Depository account FAQs
These FAQs apply to any type of account held with The Perth Mint Depository.
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How do I open a Depository account?
The Perth Mint Depository offers several options. Please refer to the Investment products page for more information about storage accounts.
For more information about account types, fees and charges, please contact the team below:
The Perth Mint Depository
Available 8am–5pm weekdays AWSTFor more information about the ID requirements and application process for a Depository account for storage please contact the team below:
Customer Operations
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I already have an online or shop account, can I use it to buy and store precious metals?
No. This is a separate account and cannot be used for to store precious metal with The Perth Mint Depository. View the Investment products page for more information about account types.
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How do I follow up my application for a Depository account?
For updates and more information about your application for a Depository account, please contact the team below:
Customer Operations
For new accounts, changes to existing accounts and verification.Available 7.30am-5pm weekdays AWST -
I am having trouble logging in to my account, who do I contact?
For all technical difficulties, contact the Depository team.
The Perth Mint Depository
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I have further questions about storing metal, who do I contact for more information?
For more information regarding The Perth Mint Depository please refer to the Information about gold and silver storage page.
If you would like Depository product information, contact the team below:
The Perth Mint Depository
Available 8am–5pm weekdays AWSTIf you would like account ID requirement information, contact the team below:
Customer Operations
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Who do I speak to about updating my account details?
Updates to account details for any account held by The Perth Mint Depository can be made by the team below:
Customer Operations
For new accounts, changes to existing accounts and verification.Available 7.30am-5pm weekdays AWST
Refinery account FAQs
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Do I need an account for walk-in metal sales at the refinery?
Yes. All customers selling precious metals to The Perth Mint Refinery need to have an account. Refer to Account and ID requirements for more information.
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Who do I contact with general questions about selling precious metal to the refinery?
General enquiries that are not account related can be directed to the team below:
The Perth Mint Refinery
131 Horrie Miller Drive Perth Airport WA 6105 AustraliaPostal: PO Box 957 Cloverdale WA 6985 AustraliaAll account related enquiries can be directed to the team below:
Customer Operations
For new accounts, changes to existing accounts and verification.Available 7.30am-5pm weekdays AWST