European Union. Portugal.
Sell gold, silver and jewellery from Portugal to Ireland
To sell gold or silver from Portugal, WhatsApp us a photo and a line about what you have for a quote at today's published prices, then post it to us in Dublin by insured, tracked post from Lisbon, Porto and Braga or anywhere in Portugal: no customs forms, no duty and no import VAT inside the EU. We open it on camera, send an itemised offer the same day, and pay in euro by SEPA transfer the same day you accept; decline and it comes back to you by tracked and insured post.
Post your items to us in Dublin (sent at your own risk, insured and tracked; no customs forms inside the EU).
One price list for Ireland and the whole EU. What we pay per gram for a parcel from Portugal is exactly what we pay in Dublin: net euro per gram, priced off the live London market and refreshed through the day.
Gold: what we pay per gram
| Gold purity | Hallmark | We pay per gram |
|---|---|---|
| 9ct gold | 375 | €34.23$38.31£28.66 |
| 14ct gold | 585 | €55.43$62.04£46.41 |
| 18ct gold | 750 | €73.66$82.45£61.67 |
| 22ct gold | 916 | €89.97$100.70£75.33 |
| 24ct gold | 999 | €98.12$109.83£82.15 |
| Gold bullion / sovereigns | 999 | €98.12$109.83£82.15 |
Live as of , Dublin time
Shown in USD for reference at €1 = $1.1193 (ECB reference rate, 23 Oct 2026, 15:00). We pay in euro by bank transfer.
Shown in GBP for reference at €1 = £0.8373 (ECB reference rate, 23 Oct 2026, 15:00). We pay in euro by bank transfer.
Every figure tracks the live London price and the fineness of the alloy. The full table for all metals, with a calculator, is on the prices page.
Silver: what we pay per gram
| Silver standard | Hallmark | We pay per gram |
|---|---|---|
| Sterling silver (925) | 925 | €0.93$1.04£0.78 |
| Britannia silver (958) | 958 | €0.96$1.07£0.80 |
| Fine silver (999) | 999 | €1.08$1.21£0.90 |
| Other silver (800 to 900) | 800 | €0.80$0.90£0.67 |
| 835 silver | 835 | €0.84$0.94£0.70 |
| Sterling-handled knives (925) | 925 | €0.46$0.51£0.39 |
| Other silver-handled knives (800 to 900) | 800 | €0.40$0.45£0.33 |
Live as of , Dublin time
Shown in USD for reference at €1 = $1.1193 (ECB reference rate, 23 Oct 2026, 15:00). We pay in euro by bank transfer.
Shown in GBP for reference at €1 = £0.8373 (ECB reference rate, 23 Oct 2026, 15:00). We pay in euro by bank transfer.
Every figure tracks the live London price and the fineness of the alloy. The full table for all metals, with a calculator, is on the prices page.
Jewellery is priced on the metal in it, stones in, and the metal price is your floor. See sell jewellery for how set pieces, watches and signed pieces are handled.
Selling from Portugal at a glance
- Prices
- One published price list for Ireland and the whole EU, net euro per gram, off the live London market. The figure on the board is the figure paid; no testing or handling fees. Today's prices
- Selling from Portugal
- WhatsApp for a quote first, then post to us in Dublin by insured, tracked post (CTT Correios or a courier). No free pack outside the Republic of Ireland.
- Customs and VAT
- None. Portugal and Ireland are both in the EU single market, so there is no customs declaration, no duty and no import VAT on the parcel in either direction.
- Insurance in transit
- At your own risk until the parcel reaches us; insure it for what the items are worth and send us the tracking number.
- Testing
- Every piece weighed on a calibrated scale and XRF tested on camera in Dublin; you get the video within 24 hours of arrival. How XRF testing works
- The offer
- Itemised: each piece, its grade, its weight and the published rate applied. Open for 48 hours.
- If you accept
- Paid in euro by SEPA bank transfer to your IBAN the same day you accept; Portugal uses the euro, so there is nothing to convert. Photo ID checked before payment.
- If you decline
- Everything returned to you in Portugal by tracked and insured post. Nothing to pay.
- Language
- We work in English on WhatsApp. Send photos and a line about what you have; a translation app on either side is fine.
- In person
- Lots worth more than 1,000 euro can come to Dublin by appointment if you are travelling to Ireland; the price and the testing are the same as by post.
Post your items to us in Dublin from Portugal
Post your items to us in Dublin (sent at your own risk, insured and tracked; no customs forms inside the EU).
The free insured Bosca Óir postal pack is for addresses in the Republic of Ireland only, so from Portugal you post to us directly. Message us on WhatsApp first with a photo or two and what you think the items are: you get an indicative figure off today's prices and the Dublin address before you post anything, and we agree the safest way to send it.
We give you the Dublin address with your quote on WhatsApp, along with the best way to send what you have from Portugal.
How it works from Portugal
Step 1
WhatsApp us for a quote first
Send a photo or two and a line about what you have. We reply with an indicative figure off today's prices and the Dublin address, and agree the safest way to send anything valuable.
Step 2
Pack it well
Wrap the items so they do not knock together, add any box, certificate or receipt that goes with them, and put nothing on the outside that says what is inside. No customs declaration is needed: Portugal and Ireland are both in the EU.
Step 3
Post it from Lisbon
Use an insured, tracked service from CTT Correios or a courier, insured for what the items are worth, and keep the receipt. The parcel is at your own risk until it reaches us, so send us the tracking number on WhatsApp. Allow three to five working days to Dublin.
Step 4
Opened on camera in Dublin, then paid
We open it on camera in Dublin, weigh and XRF test every piece, and send you the video with an itemised offer. Accept and you are paid in euro by SEPA transfer the same day; decline and everything comes back to you in Portugal by tracked and insured post.
Portuguese gold and silver
Portugal's traditional gold standard is 19.2 carat (800 fineness), unique to the country and hallmarked by the Contrastaria of the Casa da Moeda, with 18ct and 14ct on newer pieces. 19.2ct is richer than 18ct, so it pays more per gram, and the XRF reading confirms it before we price it.
Everything from Portugal is done by post, and the price is the same as at our Dublin counter. If you are travelling to Ireland with a lot worth more than €1,000, you are welcome to book an appointment in Dublin and watch the testing; nothing about the price or the testing changes by post.
Selling gold from Portugal
8ct, 9ct, 14ct, 18ct and 22ct jewellery, coins and scrap, bought at the gold prices above by fineness and weight. Hallmarked or not, Portuguese marks or any other: everything is XRF tested on camera when the parcel is opened.
Sell goldSelling silver from Portugal
Sterling and 800 silver cutlery, tea sets, coin silver and jewellery, priced by the gram. A full canteen is heavy, so message us first and we agree the safest and cheapest way to send it. Silver plate has no melt value; our guide shows how to tell.
Sell silverSelling jewellery from Portugal
Rings, chains, bracelets, odd earrings and gold or silver watches, any condition, priced on the metal at the published rate per gram. Stones are assessed separately and quoted for or returned. Branded watches are bought by quote only.
Sell jewellerySelling from Portugal, question by question
Can I sell gold or silver from Portugal to a buyer in Ireland?
Yes. Both countries are in the EU single market, so a parcel from Portugal to Dublin travels like a domestic one: no customs declaration, no duty, no import VAT. You WhatsApp us for a quote, post the items insured, and the weighing, testing and offer all happen on camera in Dublin; you see the video before you decide anything.
Can I get a free Bosca Óir postal pack in Portugal?
No. The free insured Bosca Óir is for addresses in the Republic of Ireland only. From Portugal you message us on WhatsApp for a quote first, then post your items to us in Dublin yourself, insured and tracked.
Is my parcel insured on the way from Portugal?
Not by us. A parcel posted from Portugal travels at your own risk until it reaches us, so use an insured, tracked service (CTT Correios's insured parcel service, or a courier such as DHL, UPS or FedEx) and insure it for what the items are worth. Message us first about anything valuable and we agree the safest way to send it.
How long does it take from Portugal?
Tracked post from Portugal to Dublin usually takes three to five working days. We open it on camera within 24 hours of arrival and your offer follows the same day.
Is the price the same in Portugal as in Ireland?
Yes. There is one published price list for Ireland and the whole EU, priced per gram off the live London market and refreshed through the day. There is no testing fee and no handling charge, wherever the parcel comes from.
How am I paid in Portugal?
Paid in euro by SEPA bank transfer to your IBAN the same day you accept; Portugal uses the euro, so there is nothing to convert.
Do you buy Portuguese gold that is not hallmarked, or marked differently from Irish gold?
Yes. Portugal's traditional gold standard is 19.2 carat (800 fineness), unique to the country and hallmarked by the Contrastaria of the Casa da Moeda, with 18ct and 14ct on newer pieces. 19.2ct is richer than 18ct, so it pays more per gram, and the XRF reading confirms it before we price it. Unmarked, foreign-marked and broken pieces are all fine; the XRF reading, not the stamp, sets the grade and the price.
Can I sell jewellery with the stones still in from Portugal?
Yes. Send the piece as it is. We weigh and test the metal with the stones excluded and pay the published per-gram rate for it. Stones are assessed separately: we quote for them or return them to you. Send any certificate or valuation for the stones in with the piece. It travels with it and comes back with it if you decline.
What ID do I need to sell from Portugal?
One valid photo ID: a passport or a national identity card from any EU country is fine, or a driving licence. We check it before payment, in line with anti-money-laundering practice, and we do not buy from anyone under 18.
Do I need to speak English?
We work in English on WhatsApp, but photos and a short line about what you have are enough to start, and a translation app on either side is fine. Numbers, weights and grades read the same in every language.
Other EU countries
The same prices and the same camera from every EU member state: WhatsApp for a quote, then your own insured parcel to Dublin, no customs. In the Republic of Ireland the free Bosca Óir comes to your door. Or go straight to gold, silver or jewellery.
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