Get the Most Out of Your APMEX Clearing Account

• APMEX's clearing account service lets you store, buy, and sell precious metals online.
• This article outlines how APMEX's clearing account service works, and how it can benefit you as a precious metals investor.
• X offers a service called "APMEX Clear" that allows you to store and buy gold, silver, platinum, and palladium on the exchange.

As the world's largest precious metals retailer, APMEX offers a wide variety of products, including bars, rounds, coins, and more. But APMEX also offers precious metal investors a place to securely store their bullion and coins.
APMEX's proprietary clearing account service lets you store, buy, and sell precious metals online. This article outlines how APMEX's clearing account service works, and how it can benefit you as a precious metals investor.

How to Open a Clearing Account

• Go to www.apmex.com
• Click "Sign Up" in the top right corner
• Click "Clearing Account" under the "Accounts" heading
• Click "Sign Up"
• Agree to the terms and conditions and click "Accept"
• Create your username and password
• Fill out all requested information completely and click "Submit"
• Then, click "Log In"

How to Open a Premium Online Account
• Go to www.apmex.com
• Click "Sign Up" in the top right corner
• Click "Premium Online Account" under the "Accounts" heading
• Click "Sign Up"
• Agree to the terms and conditions and click "Accept"
• Create your username and password
• Fill out all requested information completely and click "Submit"
• Then, click "Log In"

How to Open a Corporate Account
• Go to www.apmex.com
• Click "Sign Up" in the top right corner
• Click "Corporate Account" under the "Accounts" heading
• Click "Sign Up"
• Agree to the terms and conditions and click "Accept"
• Create your username and password
• Fill out all requested information completely and click "Submit"
• Then, click "Log In"

How to Deposit and Withdraw

You can deposit funds into your APMEX Holding Company account via check, ACH, or wire transfer.
To initiate a wire or ACH deposit, visit Your Account and click "Deposit Funds."
To initiate an ACH transaction, visit your bank's website, fill out the appropriate information (including your 10-digit Clearing Account number), and submit your request.
To initiate a wire transfer, visit your bank's website, fill out the appropriate information (including your 10-digit Clearing Account number), and submit your request.
Please note that wire and ACH transactions can take 3-5 business days to clear.

How to Transfer Funds

You can:
Transfer funds from your checking or savings account.

Transfer funds from your PayPal account.

Transfer funds from your debit card.

Transfer funds from your American Express® Card.

How to Securely Receive Funds
You can:
Receive funds from your checking or savings account.

Receive funds from your PayPal account.

Receive funds from your debit card.

Receive funds from your American Express® Card.

How to Purchase Precious Metals

The best first step to building your collection is to educate yourself on buying precious metals. There are many reputable bullion dealers, such as APMEX, where you can buy precious metals and numismatic coins.
Visit APMEX's Gold Buying Guide to learn about buying and selling gold, silver, platinum and palladium.

How to Use the Account

The APMEX clearing account lets you manage your precious metals transactions without having to use a local bank. You can transfer funds to your account, buy gold, silver, platinum, and palladium, and benefit from low commissions.
When transferring funds to your account, don't use a debit card or credit card. These transactions incur higher transaction fees. Instead, use an electronic funds transfer, or EFT. EFTs are free and instant and are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. You can transfer funds via Check, Cashier's Check, Money Order, Certified Check, or Wire Transfer.

How to Add/Remove Authorized Users

To add an authorized user to your account, simply sign into your APMEX account. Open the "My Account" tab and then "Account Preferences." Click on "Add/Remove Authorized Users." Then, you will need to enter in the name, email, and phone number of the new user.
How to Add/Remove Account Types
To add/remove account types, simply sign into your APMEX account. Open the "My Account" tab and then "Account Preferences." Click on "Add/Remove Account Types." Then, you will need to select which account type you would like to add.
How to Add/Remove Billing Information
To add/remove billing information, simply sign into your APMEX account. Open the "My Account" tab and then "Account Preferences." Click on "Add/Remove Billing Information." Then, you will need to enter the first and last names, address, phone number, and email address.

How to Change Passwords

To change your APMEX password, select the "Account" option from the drop-down menu. Then, enter the email address associated with your account.
Enter your current password into the "Current Password" field. Then, re-enter the current password in the "Confirm Password" field.
Enter your new password into the "New Password" field. Then, re-enter your new password in the "Confirm New Password" field.
Click "Submit" to change your password.

How to Buy and Sell Collectible Coins for Personal Use

When you buy a coin, you usually have the option of paying by cash or credit.
If you pay cash, you generally receive an order confirmation.
If you pay by credit card, you generally receive an order confirmation.
If you pay by check, you generally receive an order confirmation once your check has cleared.
If you pay by wire, you generally receive an order confirmation once your wire has cleared.

How to Buy and Sell Bullion

Many investors buy gold bullion for its value, but the metal's beauty is part of its attraction. If you're buying bullion as an investment, you'll probably want to keep it in a safe place. If you're buying bullion for its aesthetic appeal, you'll want to display it prominently.
APMEX has many options for safely storing your bullion. You can store your gold in an APMEX vault, or you can purchase a 1 gram gold bar (or larger) and store your gold in a safe in your home.
In general, the purity of bullion bars is 99.99%. Gold bullion bars are also stamped with markings for purity, weight, and serial number. The serial number ensures your bullion bar is authentic.

How to Buy and Sell Bullion as Gifts

By Michael Walsh
APMEX is the world's largest Precious Metals e-retailer, with millions of happy customers in all 50 U.S. states and more than 130 countries worldwide. APMEX offers a wide assortment of Precious Metals products, including Gold, Silver, Platinum, and Palladium in the form of bars, ingots, and coins.

Platinum and Palladium are hard, lustrous, white metals with very high melting points, making them ideal for jewelry and industrial uses. Whether you own your own jewelry store or are a jewelry designer, Platinum and Palladium are a must-have in your shop.

How to Buy and Sell Bullion for Personal Use

Invest in bullion for security, protection, and peace of mind. Whether you're a first-time buyer looking for an easy way to start investing in precious metals, or a veteran investor looking to expand your portfolio, APMEX makes it simple and secure to buy precious metals.
Whether you're buying bullion for the first time or adding to your existing collection, APMEX offers several buying options that make it easy to invest in bullion.

How to Buy and Sell Precious Metals and Bullion as Gifts

Buying and selling precious metals as gifts is one of the most rewarding ways to take advantage of your APMEX account. A personal gift is a great way to share your passion of collecting precious metals with a friend or family member.

How to Buy and Sell Precious Metals, Bullion, and Supplies as Gifts

For special occasion gifts or purchases for yourself or loved ones, opening an account with APMEX is easy and can be done over the telephone at (800) 375-9006.
APMEX Clearing Account Benefits
Benefits of an APMEX Clearing Account include:

Easy access to your existing orders.

Ability to easily transfer funds into or out of your account

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The Bottom Line

When you own gold, you have an asset that can be used in a variety of transactions and investments. If you have never owned gold before, then APMEX is a great place to start. The wide array of gold bars and coins makes it easy to find items to meet a wide variety of tastes and budgets.