Bankers Box ProStore Review: 8,800 Reviews Confirm the Best Archive Box

What Is the Bankers Box ProStore?

The Bankers Box ProStore is a flat-pack archive box made from 100% recycled FSC-certified cardboard, sold in a 10-pack at £33.00 for approximately £3.30 per box. The 8,873 Amazon UK reviews at 4.6 stars make it one of the most reviewed storage products on the platform, and the volume reflects its position as the default choice for home office and document archiving.

Design and Capacity

Each box holds 10 litres — enough for a full A4 lever arch file's worth of documents upright, or a full set of hanging folders on the included metal rail. The press-to-close lid requires one hand and no alignment; it clicks shut and stays shut without tape or bungee. The front window accepts a printed label slide for identification without opening. Side handles make carrying a full box comfortable.

Stacking

The boxes stack stably up to five high without the lower boxes deforming or the stack becoming unstable. For a full wall of five stacks, that is 25 boxes of archived documents in a compact footprint. Beyond five, the cardboard construction reaches its stacking limit and the lower boxes begin to deform under load.

Assembly

Each box assembles from flat-pack without tools or adhesive — tabs and slots are pre-cut and fold into place in 2–3 minutes. For a 10-pack, that is approximately 25 minutes of assembly. The process is repetitive but straightforward.

Verdict

For document archiving, the Bankers Box ProStore is the correct choice at any price. At £3.30 per box it is also the most affordable choice. The 8,873 reviews confirm consistent quality across a very large sample. This is the benchmark.

Rating: 4.6/5 — The default archive box for home offices.