The invention discloses an article storing and taking method and an article storing and taking system. The article storing and taking method comprises the steps as follows: a locker is selected, an identification code of the locker is scanned, a service interface corresponding to the locker is displayed, at least one storage box, not used by other clients, of the locker is selected, verification information corresponding to the selected storage box is received, the verification information is effective information used once, the storage box is opened according to the verification information and/or the service interface, and a use bill after use is paid. With the adoption of the article storing and taking method and the article storing and taking system, the article storing and taking safety and convenience are improved, and the use function and use efficiency of the locker are enhanced.