Minimalist Wallets

The right minimalist wallet is decided by how many cards you carry and whether you still use cash. Card holders and plate-style wallets suit people with up to about six cards. Slim bifolds or wallets with a cash strap suit people who carry bills, and MagSafe wallets suit iPhone users who want one fewer thing in their pocket.

Our wallet guides compare wallets on maker specs: card capacity, dimensions, weight, materials and whether RFID blocking is built in. We do not run our own durability tests. For questions like whether you need RFID blocking at all, or whether titanium is worth the premium, we explain the trade-offs in plain terms.

Start with the minimalist wallet guide for the main picks. If you carry cash, read the cash-friendly roundup. If you are choosing between two popular slim wallets, use the Ridge vs Ekster and Bellroy vs Ridge comparisons. For upkeep, the leather-care guide covers cleaning and conditioning.

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