Gold Bar Prefilled Pod Kits
Gold Bar keeps things simple and cheap — the Pod System and XL are entry-level prefilled pods at some of the lowest prices on the site, the Reload steps up with a bigger battery, and the 20K Apollo AIO is the rechargeable big-puff device for anyone wanting more puffs per fill. Every kit is prefilled from the pack and the pod can be refilled rather than replacing the whole device. Same-day dispatch on most orders.
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Why Gold Bar Sits at the Budget End of the Market
Gold Bar is made by Vape Gold, a manufacturer that entered the UK market with a clear brief: deliver a rechargeable prefilled pod kit at the lowest possible price point without cutting corners on the flavour quality. The brand achieved this by keeping the hardware simple. The Pod System and Reload do not have screens, multi-mode settings, or auto-refill containers. They use a straightforward click-in pod mechanism, a built-in rechargeable battery, and draw-activated firing.
This approach keeps the kits cheap to buy and cheap to run. At £10.99 for the Pod System, Gold Bar has one of the lowest entry prices in the rechargeable prefilled pod kit market. Replacement pods cost a few pounds each, and there are no coil replacements or manual refilling steps. The device handles the complexity so the user does not have to.
The one area where Gold Bar does not scrimp is flavour range. The brand stocks over 18 flavour options across the kit range, developed to the same profile standards as the more expensive brands. Gold Bar flavours lean fruit-forward with a moderate ice finish, deliberately avoiding the excessively sweet profiles that some budget brands default to.
Gold Bar Prefilled Pod Kit Comparison
| Kit | Puff Count | Battery | E-Liquid | Best For | Price (VapeCity) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Bar Pod System | ~600 per pod | Rechargeable | 2ml per pod | Lowest entry cost | £10.99 |
| Gold Bar Reload | ~600 per pod | Rechargeable | 2ml per pod | Compact carry | £13.99 |
| Gold Bar XL 10K | ~10,000 | 1200mAh | 2ml + 10ml bottle | Daily moderate use | £18.99 |
| Gold Bar 20K Apollo | ~20,000 | Rechargeable | Click-in prefilled pods | Heavy daily use | £23.99 |
Each Gold Bar Kit Explained
Gold Bar Pod System (£10.99)
The cheapest rechargeable prefilled pod kit in the VapeCity range. A compact device with a rechargeable battery and click-in 2ml prefilled pods delivering around 600 puffs each. No screen, no buttons, draw-activated. Best for light vapers or anyone who wants the most affordable possible entry into rechargeable pod kits. At £10.99, you buy the device once and replace only the pods.
Gold Bar Reload (£13.99)
A step up from the Pod System with a slightly more refined form factor aimed at everyday pocket carry. Same click-in 2ml prefilled pod system, same ~600 puffs per pod, same draw-activated format and USB-C charging. The Reload is designed for vapers who want the Gold Bar flavour range and budget price in a device that is slightly more polished than the base Pod System without crossing the £15 threshold.
Gold Bar XL 10K (£18.99)
The mid-range kit in the Gold Bar range. A 1200mAh battery drives a mesh coil through a 2ml prefilled pod backed by a 10ml auto-refill bottle, giving approximately 10,000 puffs per full kit. The XL 10K is where Gold Bar starts to compete directly with higher-priced brands: at £18.99 for 10,000 puffs, the cost per puff is 0.19p, which is competitive against kits costing 50% more. Draw-activated, USB-C charging, no manual refilling steps required.
Gold Bar 20K Apollo AIO (£23.99)
Gold Bar's flagship big-puff device. The Apollo delivers approximately 20,000 puffs using a click-in prefilled pod system in an AIO (all-in-one) format. A clean design with no external refill bottle: you click in a new prefilled pod when the current one runs out. 20mg nic salt, draw-activated, USB-C rechargeable. At £23.99 for 20,000 puffs, the Apollo works out to around 0.12p per puff, the lowest cost per puff in the Gold Bar range and among the lowest in the entire VapeCity pod kit catalogue.
Gold Bar Flavours: What to Expect
Gold Bar covers 18 flavours across the pod range. The full selection includes Watermelon Ice, Lemon Ice, Lemon Lime, Pineapple Ice, Blue Raspberry, Cherry Fizz, Hawaiian Sunrise, Cool Mint, Summer Berries, Raspberry Watermelon, 24K Mango, and Spearmint. The range is fruit-forward with a consistent but moderate ice finish across most profiles. Gold Bar does not produce heavily sweet candy profiles: the brand positions itself against the sweeter end of the market with cleaner, crisper flavour delivery.
Pods are specific to each kit family within the Gold Bar range. Pod System pods do not fit the Apollo, and XL 10K pods are not cross-compatible with the Reload device. When ordering replacement pods, match the pod type to your device. The pod type is printed on the original packaging and on the individual pod product listings at VapeCity.
Gold Bar nic salts (10ml bottles) are available separately and use the same flavour profiles as the pod range. If you use a different refillable MTL device and want the Gold Bar flavours without buying a Gold Bar kit, the nic salt range covers the same 18 profiles.
Gold Bar vs. the more expensive brands: what you trade off
At £10.99 to £23.99, Gold Bar kits are significantly cheaper than Hayati, Elf Bar, or Lost Mary equivalents. What you give up is the screen (no Gold Bar kit has a display), the larger flavour library (18 vs. 100+ on Elf Bar), and the auto-refill systems used by the IVG Smart or Lost Mary BM6000. What you get in return is a straightforward, no-settings device with good flavour at the lowest price in the rechargeable kit market. If budget is the primary factor, Gold Bar is the answer.
Shop Gold Bar Prefilled Pod Kits at VapeCity
Pod System from £10.99, Reload at £13.99, XL 10K at £18.99, 20K Apollo at £23.99. Same-day dispatch on orders before 3pm, fast UK delivery.
Frequently asked questions
How many puffs does the Gold Bar XL 10K deliver?+
The Gold Bar XL 10K delivers approximately 10,000 puffs per full kit using a 1200mAh battery, a 2ml prefilled pod and a 10ml auto-refill bottle. The auto-refill system tops up the 2ml pod from the larger 10ml bottle as you vape, extending the run time significantly beyond what a standalone 2ml pod would provide.
Is Gold Bar a budget brand?+
Gold Bar is priced at the lower end of the rechargeable pod kit market, with kits running from £10.99 to £23.99 at VapeCity. This is significantly cheaper than Elf Bar, Lost Mary, Hayati and IVG kits. Gold Bar achieves this by keeping the hardware simple: no screens, no multi-mode settings, straightforward click-in pod mechanisms. The e-liquid quality and flavour range are on a par with pricier alternatives.
What is the difference between the Gold Bar XL 10K and the Gold Bar 20K Apollo?+
The Gold Bar XL 10K uses a 1200mAh battery with a 2ml pod plus 10ml auto-refill bottle to deliver approximately 10,000 puffs. It costs £18.99. The Gold Bar 20K Apollo AIO uses a click-in prefilled pod system without a separate refill bottle to deliver approximately 20,000 puffs. It costs £23.99. The Apollo has twice the puff count for £5 more, but uses a different pod format that does not include an auto-refill bottle.
Are Gold Bar pods cross-compatible between kits?+
No. Gold Bar pod families are device-specific. Pod System pods do not fit the Apollo, and XL 10K pods are specific to the XL 10K device. When ordering replacement pods, check the pod type matches your Gold Bar kit model. Pod compatibility is printed on the original kit packaging.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Gold Bar a budget brand?
It's priced lower than most of the kits we stock, but it still runs the same rechargeable, refillable format the rules require — you're paying less for the device, not for a lesser-regulated product.
What's the puff count on the 20K Apollo?
Around 20,000 puffs per fill on the prefilled pod, with a rechargeable battery that's built to outlast several refills before it needs charging again.