Safe deposit lockers are one of the most secure places to keep valuable assets like gold and diamond jewellery, vital documents, bullion investment, heirloom items and other cherished things. Such precious items when kept at home can be at the risk of burglaries or fire. They may also get lost or damaged.
What are safe deposit lockers?
Safe deposit boxes are compact containers that are generally rectangular in shape. They are usually kept in specialised highly secured vaults in various banks or private centres. One can rent them to keep your valuables secure in them.
Private or bank lockers are secure places to keep precious belongings. These safe deposit lockers are compact metal boxes stored in a vault with sturdy infrastructure. These vaults have multi level security and are guarded 24/7.
To unlock the locker, two keys are required. One key is given to the customer and the other is kept at the safe deposit centre. The locker will not open until both keys are used one after the other. Some safe deposit centres have a biometric system where the customers can get entry only if their thumb or finger impression matches. Each safe deposit centre designates an officer to be in charge of the safe deposit lockers.
How to use a safe deposit box?
Safe deposit lockers in London can be used between a particular time known as the locker operating hours. A renter can operate their storage box during the locker opening hours. You have to meet the officer and complete the required paperwork, such as signing the register. The officer will then take you to the highly secured vault where your safety deposit box is.
He will then insert the first key and will leave you alone in the room. Then you have to insert your key, and the locker unlocks. You can operate your locker in the solitude, you can place any valuable items in the box or take them out if you need them. You might have to wait if the locker is in use by anybody else.
Renters must open their lockers at least once every six months. If the locker is not accessed for more than a year, the renter will get a notification.
Operate the jewellery locker with caution and care, and before leaving the vault, check the area to verify that none of your precious items has been left outside your box. Allow no one inside the locker whilst you are using it.
You can add your close family members like your mother, son, father, daughter or spouse as co-renters. If you have rented a locker for keeping the important office documents then you can add the name of a business partner or colleague as a co renter.
Do you want to rent a safe deposit locker? Neelkanth Safe Deposit centre offers highly secured safety deposit boxes at Southall and Croydon. They provide boxes in 18 different sizes and you can choose one as per your requirements.
Some tips to follow before you rent a safe deposit box
- Before you plan to rent a safe deposit box, it is a better idea to get an online jewellery valuation The valuation certificate can come in handy for insurance purposes.
- If you lose the key, please notify the safe deposit centre right away. An application is usually sent to the Manager. You will have to bear the extra costs of accessing the locker, replacement of the missing key, and changing the lock.
- It is a good idea to laminate all important documents that will be kept in the safety deposit locker. Also, maintain a list of everything that you put in the safe deposit locker.
