22/04/2024

Rising Safe Deposit Box Charges?

A major Belgian bank recently announced a significant increase in the rental fees for its safety deposit boxes, effectively doubling the costs for its entire range. This price hike came into effect recently and was communicated to the affected customers. The increase applies to all types of safety deposit boxes, both small and large models.
Rising Safe Deposit Box Charges?

The justification for this increase stems from the fact that some banks no longer offer this service, resulting in additional costs not covered by previous prices. These costs notably include insurance covering the contents of the safety deposit boxes and the presence of staff for visits. Currently, it can be considered that all safety deposit boxes available from banks are barely half-utilized. This is largely due to an annual decrease of 15% in rental demand. Nevertheless, some banks will continue to offer this service to their customers, regardless of the price...

These changes in storage fees underscore the importance for investors to seek more economical and practical alternatives to protect their valuable assets.

GFI Safe, the storage service offered by Gold and Forex International.

GFI Safe provides a convenient and secure solution for your physical gold storage needs. Unlike traditional safety deposit boxes whose rates have recently increased, GFI Safe allows you to buy and sell gold without leaving the comfort of your home, while ensuring optimal security.

We are aware that the security and protection of your investments are essential. That's why we have implemented a highly secure storage system to ensure our clients' peace of mind.

With GFI Safe, you can enjoy a modern investment experience tailored to your lifestyle. No need to physically visit a branch or worry about constantly rising storage fees.

Discover how GFI Safe can be an excellent alternative to traditional safety deposit boxes. Choose convenience, security, and peace of mind with GFI Safe!

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