RFID blocking — which shields your card data from nearby digital thieves — has practically become a required feature in wallets anymore, so how is any given product supposed to stand out from the crowd? Well, umoven’s solution was to insert an aluminum card holder with an ejection slider on the side that pops up your most used cards for easy access.

You can fit up to 6 cards in that metal frame, then stash another 6 cards in other spots (3–4 in the bifold cover flap, and 1–2 on the back). The frame and exterior material are held together with metal hexagonal screws, and a magnetic mini-screwdriver is included so you can re-tighten them later if they loosen after a while of everyday use.

Lastly, a built-in money clip allows you to keep a bit of cash on hand in case you ever need that.

Get this wallet for $40 on Amazon in your choice of Carbon Fiber or one of three leather colors: Brown, Coffee Brown, or Dark Black.

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Designed in Britain and crafted with high-quality soft Italian leather, the “Notting Hill” zipper wallet by Vaultskin blends luxurious style with everyday function.

Despite its slim and compact nature, it’s capable of holding a generous amount of your essentials, including cards, cash, coins, keys. The main compartment is secured with a robust YKK metal zipper, and the wallet is equipped with RFID-blocking technology to keep your sensitive info from being digitally skimmed by thieves.

The front exterior pocket features a retractable pull strap for quick access to the cards you use most often — a small detail that makes your experience with the wallet all the more convenient.

Get the Vaultskin Notting Hill wallet for $70 on Amazon in your choice of Cognac, Dark Brown, Black, or Alpine Green.

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Despite its thin and small nature, the slim wallet is often a canvas for surprising amounts of design creativity. Mountain Voyage’s stylishly slim wooden wallet follows this tradition well, featuring two thin slabs of smooth walnut wood screwed onto separate plastic plates, which are then held together by a wide elastic band. The space between is where you can insert 10 or more cards, expanding as needed thanks to the elastic.

On the back of the wallet is a detachable carbon fiber money clip that can hold around 8 folded cash bills, and the body of the wallet has a rounded notch that lets you push out your card collection for easy access.

Get the walnut version of this wallet for $40 on Amazon. They also offer carbon fiber and aluminum versions for around $36.

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Like the original SlimFold MICRO wallet I wrote about back in 2017, the RFID-blocking edition is a thin and minimal wallet that holds about 8–10 cards plus some bills, and is made from a vegan-friendly waterproof/stain-resistant (and machine-washable) material that was originally developed for the motorcycle industry.

The only real difference is that this one comes with removable RFID-blocking inserts that not only keep your digital information safe at a distance, but also happen to be paper-thin so as not to add any noticeable thickness to the setup. Even users who’ve switched from the original straight to the RFID variant can hardly tell the difference.

You can get this wallet for $57 on Amazon in a variety of color + stitching combos.

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We love a good slim wallet around here at T&T, and the “Charlie” by Herschel Supply Co. is about as minimal as it gets. It’s got just two card slots on the front, two on the back, and a sleeve in the middle where you can stash a few bills or coins. That’s it. You want bells and whistles, you gotta look elsewhere.

Okay, there is one bell (or is it whistle?): This 100% polyester wallet has an RFID-blocking layer to help keep your card information secure. Not to mention, it’ll fit in pretty much any pocket.

The inner sleeve is also lined with a striped fabric that offers a nice little splash of color every time you open it. It looks great no matter what color wallet you choose, and there are a lot to choose from. Several of the Amazon sellers at that link offer varying ranges of color choices, most of which are priced around $19–$25.

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Dango’s M1 Maverick Spec-Ops Wallet is a vertical-oriented utility bifold built for the rugged and tactical lifestyle. It combines a CNC-machined 6061 aerospace aluminum chassis with an exterior made from the company’s own DTEX material, which is a durable, textured fabric that’s both water- and scratch-resistant (not to mention feels great in the hand).

As if being aerospace-grade weren’t enough, the aluminum frame is coated in Cerakote — much like Studio Neat’s “Mark One” pen — for added protection against abrasion, corrosion, chemicals, and impacts. The DTEX material is also held together with mil-spec bolts. In other words, this is one of the most resilient wallets you’ll ever buy.

Here’s a view of the silicone wallet band inside.

On top of that, the M1 Maverick is equipped with not one, but two hidden multi-tools, both of which are made from high-carbon, heat-treated stainless steel:

1. The MT04 Multi-tool (pictured below, left), which has over 10 functions designed for emergency situations and then some.
2. The MT01 Clasp (below, right), which doubles as the wallet’s bifold enclosure and has half a dozen functions of its own.

Get the 4-pocket bifold version (which holds 14–16 cards + cash) for $149 on Amazon. They also offer a single-pocket variant (8–10 cards + cash) for $129.

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The Natsu Wallet by Kisetsu Collections — which started out as a successful Kickstarter campaign — proves you can carry a minimalist wallet without sacrificing style or functionality. Made from a single piece of PU saffiano leather with oiled edges to prevent fraying, the Natsu can hold 4–6 cards comfortably, or 8 cards snugly.

There are two other features that set it apart from many minimalist wallets:

1. RFID protection — This helps ensure the safety of personal information stored on a chip, if your credit card has one.
2. “Anti-coin-spill compartment” — A place to store any coins you may accumulate throughout the day. It’s a pretty tight fit, so I wouldn’t expect to retreive coins from it often; it’s more of a “dump it out at the end of the day” sort of thing. You could also use this slot to hold a key, if change isn’t a problem for you.

As you can see above, the Natsu comes in a variety of colors, with prices ranging from about $19 to $25. As of this writing (Oct 4th, 2015) you can use the coupon code WALLETDIET to get 10% off.

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