Your gold 999.9‰
Physical 24-carat gold (999.9‰), LBMA certified. Every gram belongs to you by name, registered under your name in our records.
Kara Gold Physical gold within reach
Kara is the app that lets you buy, sell and transfer physical gold stored in Switzerland from €10.
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18.420 g
Current value
€ 1,812.90
+132.99 €+7.92%
Transactions
Kara is a subsidiary of Godot & Fils, France's leading gold house since 1933, with more than 120 branches across Europe.
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Your gold 999.9‰
Physical 24-carat gold (999.9‰), LBMA certified. Every gram belongs to you by name, registered under your name in our records.
Instant 24/7
Buy, sell, transfer or collect your gold whenever you want, by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay.
From €10
Invest at any time or schedule automatic purchases to smooth your investment.
Favorable taxation
Capital gains on sale are exempt from income tax when sold through a licensed professional such as Godot & Fils.
Stored in Switzerland
Your gold is securely stored in a vault in Zurich. Collect it at any time at a Godot et Fils agency.
Download Kara to invest in physical gold stored in Switzerland
Simple, Secured and Instant
Buy physical gold instantly
From €10, in a few clicks, 24/7
- Instant purchase with credit card, Apple Pay or Google Pay
- Schedule purchases weekly, every two weeks or monthly
- Physical gold stored in a secure vault in Switzerland
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Kara is the simplest, most secure and tax-efficient way to invest in physical gold
 | ETFs | Shop |
|---|---|---|
| Direct ownership | ||
| ✓ | ✗ | ✓ |
| 24/7 buying and selling | ||
| ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Mobile app | ||
| ✓ | ✗ | ? |
| Physical redemption | ||
| Godot & Fils branches | High thresholds | ✓ |
| Storage | ||
| Helveticor, Zurich | Unspecified | ? |
| Accessibility | ||
| From €10 | Brokerage account | Price of a coin or bar |
| Storage fees | ||
| Free | Depends on the ETF | ✗ |
| Insurance and audits | ||
| ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Send and gift | ||
| ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Scheduled purchases | ||
| ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Taxation | ||
| 0% below €5,000, 6.5% above | 30.5% of capital gains | 11.5% or 37.2% of capital gains |
| Instant liquidity | ||
| ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
Your physical gold secured in Switzerland
Subsidiary of Godot & Fils
Kara relies on the expertise of Godot & Fils, a historic player in the French gold market, regulated by the ACPR. Kara meets the highest compliance standards and files all required TRACFIN declarations.
LBMA
Your gold 999.9‰
Physical investment 24-carat gold (999.9‰), LBMA certified, the highest quality standard in the global gold market. Manufactured by SEMPSA JP, one of Europe's leading refiners.
Stored in Switzerland
Your gold is stored in Zurich as 24-carat physical gold coins (999.9‰ purity) in a secure vault. The stored gold is insured and regularly audited.
Real and direct ownership
Each gram purchased corresponds to physical gold held in your name. Sell or request delivery at any time at one of our Godot & Fils agencies in France.
Payment security
All payments on Kara are processed by 1POINT6, a licensed payment institution of the BNP Paribas group. Your transactions are secured, encrypted and compliant with the strictest European banking standards.
Start investing with Kara
Five simple steps to start investing in gold
Download the app
Use the button below to download the Kara app on your smartphone.
Create your account
Sign up in seconds with your phone number.
Verify your identity
Quick and secure identity validation to protect your account.
Buy or schedule your savings
Buy gold manually or schedule automatic purchases.
Track, transfer or sell your gold
Manage your portfolio, gift gold or sell whenever you want.
Questions?
View all frequently asked questionsWhy invest in gold?
Gold is a historical safe haven: it protects against inflation and crises. Unlike low-yield bank investments (savings accounts, life insurance) or risky markets (stocks, crypto), gold remains a tangible and universally recognized asset.
Why choose Kara over another gold buying service?
- Purchase from €10.
- Secure storage in Switzerland, audited and insured.
- Modern, mobile-first interface.
- Send and gift gold via QR code.
- Automatic savings plans (DCA).
- Backed by Godot & Fils, a historic gold industry player in France.
- Option to have your gold delivered.
What is the tax on gold with Kara?
Physical gold held through Kara is subject to French taxation. Capital gains from sales are exempt from income tax if the sale is made through a licensed professional like Godot & Fils. For more details, see our dedicated page or contact a tax advisor.
What are the fees?
Our fees are transparent and displayed with each transaction. Check our pricing page for full details on our purchase, sale and storage fees.
View our pricingWhere is my gold stored?
Your gold is stored in a Helveticor vault in Zurich. The vault is insured and audited by Godot et Fils and its partners
Can I sell my gold at any time?
Yes. You can sell all or part of your gold from the app 24/7. The amount will be transferred to your bank account (IBAN).
What is the price of gold on Kara?
Kara uses the gold spot price (global market), updated every minute. Transparent buying and selling fees are applied and shown during transactions.
Why physical gold rather than ETFs (paper gold)?
The physical gold you hold on Kara corresponds to real gold stored in Switzerland, which you can physically collect. Unlike ETFs, you are the direct owner of the gold, without bank counterparty. In a systemic crisis, physical gold remains accessible and tangible, while ETFs depend on the issuer's solvency.
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