RFID and NFC Blocking Wallets

Introduction

I've been on the lookout for a new wallet that blocks RFID/NFC frequencies to protect against scanners from people walking by you and scanning your cards' data.

Even though contactless cards have a limit set to allow payment without needing the pin, and if the limit is exceeding, a pin will be required, this limit varies from one country to another, and is enforced per transaction, not as a daily cap. So, if your card is cloned, the scammers can use it at different places throughout the day multiple times until you cancel/block the card with your bank.

Note: The pictures are taken with my OnePlus 5 phone's camera and are in no an indication of any product's quality. The camera isn't as good as that of Samsung or iPhone.

Finding The Right Wallet

My first attempt was to find one from mainstream wallet makers such as Mont Blanc and Prada, however, Prada didn't have any that block RFID/NFC and Mont Blanc only had one, but was bulky due to the big coin pouch in it.

My criteria:

1. Minimalistic: thin & no coins.
2. Fit big bank notes (height of 76 mm & length of 160 mm). I travel to Europe and Japan, and they have big bank notes.
3. Fit at least 6 cards.
4. Block RFIC/NFC.
5. Don't bend cards.
6. Look professional (not childish or cheap knockoff).

Attempt 0

Initially I found one on Amazon by Travando: Travando Money Clip RIO wallet. After using it for sometime, I wasn't really comfortable with it.

Pros:

• Slim
• Fits 6 internal cards & 1 external for quick access
• Blocks RFID/NFC
• Fits big money notes

Cons:

• I never used a money clip approach before & I didn't like it at all. The money felt very exposed, so if you carry a lot of cash, you'd expose yourself in public when opening the wallet.
• The wallet is lengthy and the cards get bent over time.
• It didn't look professional enough, but this is a personal preference.
• Because it's lengthy, it would sometimes bend one half away from the other, so over time, it'll damage the mid-section joining the two halves.
• The money clip can't handle too much cash, so I had to slide in only half side and leave the other half out. This also helps getting specific bills out.

One thing as well: they're eco-friendly and use fake leather (faux leather), which is basically synthetic plastic/polymer material that feels like leather. It doesn't age, smell or scratch in a similar way, though. It also looks a bit different. This may or may not be to your liking.

Attempt 1

I kept looking and finally settled on Bellroy's Hide and Seek wallet (HI size for big bank notes). So far, I like it.

Pros:

• Slim
• Fits 4 quick use cards & 5+ cards in a group slot for stuff you don't use often
• Blocks RFID/NFC
• Fits lots of money
• Has a hidden bank note/money section in addition to the main one
• Hidden coin slot inside the hidden money section (a slot not a pouch)
• Looks professional & smells good
• Many options for colors
• Cards don't bend and align properly when the wallet is pressed

Cons:

• None so far. Will update if I face any.

Pictures

In the pictures above, I have 4 cards for quick access visible, and 4 others in the group pouch above the card on the left. There are many more slots available in the Bellroy. Check the link to their site to see more pictures.