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What to store in a safety deposit box

Original documents, jewellery you rarely wear and small family keepsakes are useful candidates for a safety deposit box. The deciding factor is how difficult an item would be to replace, balanced against how quickly you might need it.

How safety deposit boxes work

Safety deposit boxes work by giving you a dedicated, lockable space inside a secure facility. You choose a box, complete the provider's checks and arrange access. Your possessions stay off-site, and you retrieve them through the facility's access process.

Safety deposit box vs home safe: which suits your valuables?

A home safe keeps belongings close at hand. A safety deposit box keeps selected valuables away from your home, with access arranged through the facility. The better choice depends on what you are storing, how often you use it and which risks you want to address.

Protect valuables from burglary: what would you miss most?

Think of three belongings you would hate to lose: a parent's watch, wedding jewellery, the medals or letters you have kept for family. Now think about where they are. Protecting valuables from burglary starts with that very ordinary question.