Christopher Barrow
Affordable, convenient security for everyone
‘There’s no “typical” client for our service,’ reflects Christopher Barrow, Chief Executive of Metropolitan Safe Deposits. ‘The vaults are certainly not just used by very wealthy individuals – we’re not a private bank. On the contrary, anyone at any time can entrust us with their treasured possessions, whether that’s pieces of family jewellery, private documents or collectables, and do so knowing that we’ll have a safety deposit box of a size and cost that suits them.’
While most safe custody businesses have a limited number of box sizes – usually, four to five – Metropolitan Safe Deposits offers a choice of 12 and at much more affordable rates. ‘Our smallest box is £99 p.a – it’s perfect for rings, watches and even a gold bar – and the largest is £1910 p.a. (all include £10,000 insurance) and there are no extra access charges,’ says Christopher. ‘We often find that clients begin with a smaller size and upgrade over time.’
Founded almost 40 years ago and with long-established vaults in St John’s Wood and Knightsbridge, Metropolitan Safe Deposits’ Chiswick premises was the company’s first new-build development. Designed by the industry’s leading manufacturer and opened in 2019, it combines multi-layered alarm and surveillance systems and proven physical protection and access is controlled by computer-verified ID and fingerprint technology.
‘Convenience is essential to our clients,’ adds Christopher. ‘Once the simple box reservation process and security procedures have been completed, they come and go as they wish (the vaults are open seven days a week). Also, if privacy is required, we have cubicles which are not monitored by our otherwise comprehensive 24/7 CCTV system.
‘In the UK we are still less accustomed to using what Americans call a Bank Box. That’s why we encourage people to make an appointment to come and see us: one of the friendly professional team will be happy to explain how we operate and the flexible range of options available.’
Metropolitan Safe Deposits
329 Chiswick High Road
Chiswick W4 4HS
020 3928 2828
chiswick@metrosafe.co.uk
https://www.metrosafe.co.uk