Bankers Box File Box, Letter
Product description
When paperwork needs to move from a desk to a closet, a box that closes securely and is easy to carry can make the job less of a hassle. The Bankers Box file box is made for letter-size files and folders, with a string-and-button closure to keep the lid shut.
FastFold assembly means you can pop the box open without tape. That’s useful when you’re sorting records during an office move or clearing out a stack of invoices.
It comes in a 12-pack, so you can organize several groups of files at once instead of mixing everything into one large container.
Size & fit
Each box is sized for standard letter files and folders. Picture sorting a client’s paperwork into labeled groups, securing each box with its button closure, then carrying the records to another room by the reinforced hand holes. The boxes fold flat when empty, which helps save space between seasonal filing projects.
The fit is more specific than a general-purpose moving carton: it’s intended for letter-size files, not an unspecified mix of household items. If your folders have unusual tabs or you plan to add bulky binders, the exact interior dimensions aren’t provided, so you can’t confirm the clearance without that measurement. It’s a great fit if you want repeat-use storage for everyday paperwork, audits, or records you’ll access again. It may not suit you if you need exact interior measurements or a container for items beyond standard files.
Pros
The string-and-button closure gives the lid a simple way to stay shut, while the built-in reinforced handles make the boxes easier to lift and move. FastFold setup avoids the need for tape, and the collapsible design makes it possible to store empty boxes flat for the next round of filing.
The listed stacking strength is 500 lb, a useful detail if your records will be stored in a stack rather than spread across shelves. The corrugated boxes contain 60% recycled content and are made in the USA. Compared with a basic taped carton, these are more deliberately set up for filing, reopening, and reuse, a rigid storage container may make more sense if you need a different kind of protection or a precise fit for mixed items.
One practical limitation: although the stacking strength is specified, the product details don’t give interior dimensions. That makes the letter-file format a clearer buying guide than assumptions about how much extra room there is for accessories or oversized folders.
Spec sheet
- Name: Bankers Box String & Button File Box
- Type: Medium-duty corrugated file box
- Format: Letter-size files and folders
- Pack size: 12 boxes
- Closure: String and button
- Assembly: FastFold, no tape required
- Handles: Reinforced hand holes
- Stacking strength: 500 lb
- Recycled content: 60%
- Made in the USA
- Storage: Folds flat when not in use
Final verdict
Choose this 12-pack if your main job is organizing standard letter-size paperwork in boxes that can be carried, stacked, closed, and reused. The handles and quick assembly are practical when you’re moving records between rooms or setting up temporary storage, and the flat-fold design helps when the boxes are empty. If your files are unusually bulky, or you need confirmed internal dimensions before buying, this listing leaves that fit question open. For ordinary letter folders and recurring filing tasks, its format is more purposeful than a generic carton, for mixed or oversized storage, a box with stated dimensions would be the safer choice.