Birch Gold Group Fee Waiver (2026): First Year Paid Over $50,000
By Mark Sandulli · Founder & editor · Updated October 21, 2026 · Not financial advice
Short answer: Birch Gold Group says it pays the first year’s fees on transfers over $50,000. Birch’s first-year fees total $315, so that’s the most the offer is worth. Birch is our #1 Gold IRA company (8.2), with a $5,000 minimum and fees posted on its website.
What the offer covers
| Fee | Normal cost |
|---|---|
| Setup | $50 once |
| Wire | $30 once |
| Storage and insurance | $110 a year |
| Management | $125 a year |
| First year total | $315 |
| Each year after | $235 |
Birch says the first year’s fees are paid on transfers over $50,000. Ask whether that includes the one-time setup and wire fees; if it covers only the yearly fees, it’s worth $235.
Who qualifies
Transfers over $50,000. At exactly $50,000 you may not qualify, so ask. Below that, Birch still accepts accounts from $5,000 at its normal fees. Don’t move more than you planned just to qualify: the offer is worth $315 at most.
Questions to ask Birch
- Does the offer cover setup and wire, or only the yearly fees?
- Does it depend on which coins or bars I buy?
- What is the price over spot on those metals, in writing?
- How would you price my metal if I sell it back?
The catch
The offer is worth $315 once. On a $100,000 purchase, one extra point of markup costs $1,000. Compare written prices before you sign. We don’t count promotions in our scores.
Birch at a glance
Minimum $5,000 · 9 BBB complaints in three years (3.9 per 100 reviews) · Gold, silver, platinum and palladium · Five depositories · Buyback priced case by case · Based in Des Moines, Iowa.
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Sources: Birch Gold Group precious metals IRA page and FAQ, checked October 21, 2026 · BBB profile for Birch Gold Group, checked October 21, 2026
About this guide
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