This might be nice for those who wish to diversify out of the US banking system. Or at least explore the option..
Gold Avenue is a legit precious metals retailer located in Switzerland, a part of the PAMP group. Since they are also the producer of the PAMP bars, I found their prices to be better than other EU and US merchants.
They offer free storage for up to 10,000 euros in precious metals and if you are lucky also a 50 euros coupon.
Once you sign up and finish up the US tax related paperwork you can add the 50 gram cast gold bar from PAMP to your cart. (you can buy anything you want but it needs to be a $3k min for the coupon to work and the 50 gr cast bar seems to be the most cost effective in that price)
Use promo code NEWCS50 which should give you a 50 Euros discount.
If the coupon does not work leave the item in the cart and wait several days until they hopefully email you the coupon.
Then you can either pay with a wire, without a fee, or with a credit card with a 3% fee.
I used a 1.5% cb w/ no international fee cc that together with the 50 euro coupon offset the 3% cc fee on the 50 gram cast bar.
You can later sell the item back to Gold Ave or have it delivered to you.
