Getting started is easy!
You don't need an active order to get started. Kitco allows you to pre-fund your account, making it easy to buy when the market feels right for you.
Prefunding your account ahead of time means you're ready to act when the moment's right. Here's what you get:
Payment Methods
| Bank Wire — No hold time |
| Online Bill Payment (CAD) — No holding period |
| Online Bill Payment (USD) — 5 business-day hold |
| Interac e-Transfer (CAD only) — No holding period |
| Personal/Business Check — 5 business-day hold |
| Certified/Bank Checks — 3 business-day hold |
| Bank Draft — 3 business-day hold |
| Bank-issued Money Order — 3 business-day hold |
| Bank Wire — No hold time |
| Interac e-Transfer (CAD only) — No holding period |
| Online Bill Payment (CAD) — No holding period |
| Online Bill Payment (USD) — 5 business-day hold |
| Bank Wire — No hold time |
✔ Bank Wire Transfer (All Regions)
To access Kitco's bank wire instructions, simply log in to your Kitco account and navigate to the How to Add Funds section.
✔ New! Interac e-Transfer (Canada Only)
Canadian customers can now fund their Kitco accounts in CAD using Interac e-Transfer.
Example: Kitco Info John Smith 012345678
Note: Kitco doesn't set a transfer limit, but your bank may have one.
✔ Online Bill Payment (U.S. and Canada)
You may also fund your account using Online Bill Payment through your bank.
U.S. banks (USD): Available through all major U.S. banks and many regional banks.
To set up Kitco as a payee, follow the steps in our video or downloadable instructions.
U.S. payments typically take 1–2 business days to reach Kitco. Once received, they may be held for up to 5 business days before they’re cleared for processing.
Canadian banks (CAD): BMO, CIBC, RBC, National Bank, Scotiabank, TD, Simplii Financial, Laurentian Bank, Desjardins, Tangerine, Manulife
Here’s how it works:
Once your payment has been processed, it will be applied to your Kitco account.
✔ Checks and Bank Drafts (U.S. and Canada Only)
Accepted (up to $25,000):
Not accepted: Postal money orders or third-party checks.
Mail to:
| Region | Mailing Address |
|---|---|
| Canadian Residents | Kitco Metals Inc. 620 Cathcart, Suite 900, Montreal, QC H3B 1M1, Canada |
| U.S. Residents | Kitco Metals Inc. 64 Lake Street, Suite 101, Rouses Point, NY, 12979, USA |
Note:
Just a heads up, we can only accept payments under the name(s) matching your Kitco account. Third-party payments will be returned within 7-10 business days.
Without funds on account, there are limits to how much you can lock in:
With funds added (prefunding):
Prefunding gives you more flexibility, higher limits, and greater peace of mind when placing your order.