Check & Reserve

A great way to check stock, the latest prices and reserve products at your local store. Over 15,000 products available to reserve.

Check & Reserve is available on all items marked 'Can be reserved'. If in stock, they will be available for immediate collection and held until the end of the next working day.

Did You Know?
...once reserved, your items are available for immediate collection.

Any item not in stock at the store today can usually be ordered for you from our warehouse, to collect within 3 working days.

How to Check & Reserve online

Step 1: Add to trolley

Use the ‘Buy or Reserve’ button to add items to your trolley.

Step 2: Choose to Reserve

In your trolley select the ‘Reserve for Store Pick-up’ option.

Step 3: Check stock

Enter your postcode or store name so that we can let you know if your items are in stock at your nearest store
If the item is out of stock we will show whether it’s in-stock at any of your 10 nearest stores. If it is still out of stock there is an option to check stock in another area completely.

Step 4: Reserve

Enter your email address and select ‘Place reservation’ to reserve your items at your chosen store. We’ll then give you a unique number for your reservation.

Step 5: Collect & Pay

Take your reservation number to a till or quick pay kiosk where you’ll be able to pay for and collect your items.

Get a free text message confirming your reservation details
Simply enter your mobile phone number when placing your reservation



Other ways to Check & Reserve

By phone: Call 0845 640 1010

Make sure you know the catalogue number(s) of the product(s) you wish to reserve and your store number (3 or 4 digit code), which you can find in our store locator or at the back of the Argos catalogue. Then call 0845 640 1010 and follow the simple steps.

By text: 61201

Text the catalogue number followed by either your postcode, store town name, or number. Make sure there's a space between them (For example: 5003727 HA46LL, 5003727 Woking or 5003727 108) and text to 61201 If the item isn't in stock, we'll text you when it's available. Texts cost standard rate.

Store numbers can be found in our store locator or at the back of the Argos catalogue.


By iPhone

This free app has everything you need to make shopping with Argos quicker and easier

  • Latest price cuts
  • Price & stock checker.
  • Reserve your products
  • Store opening times
  • Customer product reviews
  • Directions to your nearest store

Download the Argos app now and have over 25,000 products at your fingertips.

Argos London Express

Can't get to the store to pick up your reservation? We've teamed up with Shutl to offer you a revolutionary new service - to collect and deliver your reservation for you!

  • New reservation delivery service now in selected London stores
  • Have your reservation delivered to your door by courier in as little as 90 minutes, or select a 1 hour time slot, from only £4.95*.
  • If you reserve items at one of the selected stores, we'll show you the option to get a Shutl quote for delivery.
  • Just click the Shutl option for a delivery quote based on your postcode and size of item(s). If you decide not to arrange delivery, we'll still keep your reservation safe - waiting for you to collect.
  • For further details see argosshutl.co.uk/faqs (this link will open in a new window)

*Shutl delivery is available from £4.95. This price will vary subject to the size/weight of the item(s) and the distance to the delivery address from the Argos store where the reservation has been made.