Augusta Precious Metals Fees, Costs & $50,000 Minimum

When people ask what Augusta Precious Metals costs, there are two separate questions: the dealer's stated minimum purchase and the third-party account/storage fees that can accompany a precious-metals IRA. Treat them separately.

The stated minimum

Augusta's FAQ says the minimum order is currently $50,000 for both cash and IRA purchases, with no stated maximum. That is a purchase minimum, not an annual account fee. Source: Augusta FAQ.

Published IRA fee example

Augusta's current fee-sheet example lists a $50 custodian application fee, $125 annual custodian fee and a $100 sample non-government depository storage fee. The example totals $275 initially and $225 on a recurring annual basis. Since custodians and depositories are third parties and choices can change, use this as a reference point rather than a permanent quote. See the fee sheet.

Costs beyond the annual fee

A complete cost comparison should also examine the price at which metals are purchased, the price at which they could later be sold, shipping or distribution charges where applicable, storage choice, and any transaction or termination charges imposed by the custodian. Ask each provider to show all expected costs for the same hypothetical account size.

How to compare providers fairly

Use the same account value and the same metal type for each quote. Separate one-time costs from annual costs. Then ask what you would receive if you liquidated the position immediately. That last question helps surface the economic effect of dealer spreads without relying on marketing language.

Where to go next

Continue with the Companies resource center, or review our Gold IRA company due-diligence framework.