# Argos card on your phone

Save your Argos loyalty card in Kardpal: scan it once and show it from your phone at the till, even without internet.

[Try Kardpal for free](https://app.kardpal.it/)

Opens in your browser: no download, no sign-up. You can then add it to your Home screen.

## About Argos

Richard Tompkins founded Argos in 1972 out of his Green Shield Stamps business. Customers browsed a printed catalogue instead of shelves, and the chain grew to sell toys, jewellery, electronics and home goods. Sainsbury's bought it in 2016, and many Argos counters are now inside Sainsbury's supermarkets.

Source: [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Argos_(retailer))

## Where the Argos shops are

In the UK Argos has 666 shops, in 12 of 12 regions. The region with the most shops is South East (101), followed by London (83).

Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors and AllThePlaces, data of 8 October 2026. Recently opened shops may be missing.

### Argos shops by region

RegionShops
South East 101London 83East of England 70North West 65South West 64West Midlands 58Scotland 55East Midlands 49Yorkshire and the Humber 42Wales 31North East 27Northern Ireland 21

## How to add your Argos card

- Open Kardpal and tap the + button at the bottom.
- Scan the code on the back of your Argos card with the camera, or upload a photo or screenshot of the digital card.
- Name it: type "Argos" and Kardpal suggests the store and a colour. Save and you're done.

## Why keep your Argos card in Kardpal

- You'll never leave the card at home again: it's always on your phone.
- It opens instantly even with no signal, for example inside large stores.
- With Premium, save the shop's location and the card is on top when you're back there.
- With Premium Family you can share it with your family, so everyone collects points on the same card.

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Kardpal the official Argos app?

No. Kardpal is an independent app that keeps your Argos card number and shows it at the till. For points balance, offers and rewards, use Argos's official channels.

### Can the Argos till scan my card from my phone?

Usually yes: Kardpal shows the same code as the card, large and on a white background. If the scanner struggles, turn the brightness up. The number is shown under the code too, so the cashier can type it.

### Do I need internet to use my Argos card?

No. Once saved, the card stays on your phone and opens offline.

Argos is a trademark of its respective owner. Kardpal is not affiliated with or endorsed by Argos.

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- [Tesco](https://kardpal.it/en/loyalty-cards/tesco/)
- [Sainsbury's](https://kardpal.it/en/loyalty-cards/sainsbury-s/)
- [Morrisons](https://kardpal.it/en/loyalty-cards/morrisons/)
- [Co-op](https://kardpal.it/en/loyalty-cards/co-op/)
- [Waitrose](https://kardpal.it/en/loyalty-cards/waitrose/)
- [Iceland](https://kardpal.it/en/loyalty-cards/iceland/)

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Source: https://kardpal.it/en/loyalty-cards/argos/