The 30 Best Wallets to Stash Your Essentials

Surprisingly thin, yet durable, Bellroy’s noteworthy take on the billfold hides multiple compartments in a sleek design. Brand hallmarks like the owl logo and rugged stitched lining remain intact. There are plenty of sleeves, along with a secret storage area on the backside of the cash pouch, which is perfect for stashing numbers from potential dates.

This Aer wallet has a small, minimalist appearance that’s easy to carry around and stuff securely into bags or pockets. It has three quick-access slots for cardholding needs along with an RFID-safe zippered pocket. The interior of the wallet is lined with microfibers. 

Travel is great, but getting to your destination can be stressful. This passport wallet organizes your travel must-haves—passport, ID, credit cards and boarding pass—so you’re as relaxed as possible before your next flight. It’s slim so you can stow it in your pocket easily, and the leather boasts a soft, broken-in texture, that looks, frankly, well-traveled, and just gets better over time.

The Ridge Wallet is as practical and serviceable as they come. Anodized aluminum plates hold the entire device together, ensuring the best possible drop protection. Ridge employs several utility features as well, including RFID-blocking, an integrated money clip, and an expandable track to adjust your currency load on the move. 

A marriage of nostalgic design and premium features, the Ward was designed with personal protection in mind. The two-tone leather fabric is dapper and sturdy enough to hold myriad banknotes, while RFID-shielding prevents hackers from accessing your personal info. Traditionalists will also appreciate the flip window for instant ID access.

What makes the M-Clip special isn’t its ability to carry up to 7 cards and 10 bills simultaneously. All credibility goes to its superior engineering. The V series is a sturdy option composed of lightweight aircraft-grade aluminum, plus it features an adjusting mechanism to customize and secure your moolah.

Tumi wallets are a travel staple for style enthusiasts across the globe. The Nassau wallet features four card slots and an ID window to regulate your international expenditures. The black embossed leather version exudes strength. 

Your skinny jeans can only take so much bulk. One way to streamline your pockets: a smartphone wallet case. HEX sells some of the hottest multi-purpose cases, each designed to protect your iphone and stow away EDC items. The slim profile, combined with parchment leather wrapping and elastic closure, gives the entire package a stylish minimalist design.

A rugged, hardy wallet is perfect for the outdoorsman. This one from Filson was designed for firefighters. It’s made of a water-repellant, abrasion-resistant oil finish Tin Cloth fabric to hold up through all of your adventures. Inside, it features four card slots and one cash slot.

This budget find from Herschel is geared toward the minimalist who craves the sleekest storage possible for carrying his ID, Metrocard, credit card, and—if he’s really feeling wild—his coffee shop punch card, but not much else. It does boast one special skill, however. It features an RFID blocking layer to prevent anyone scanning your card numbers. Safety first. 

This inventive take on the bifold does it all at a budget-friendly price. It holds up to seven cards, but still stays slim thanks to an interior money clip for bills or receipts. An external card slot houses your most-reached-for plastic and the whole wallet is RFID-blocking. 

Treat yourself to a handcrafted luxury item for a not-so-luxurious price. This cardholder is handmade in Italy by artisans trained in Tuscan leather crafting techniques. The wallet hits the sizing sweet spot between a typical card case and bifold wallet, with plenty of slots for your cards and a small compartment for bills. 

Earn style cred with this card holder from London-based, elevated streetwear label A-COLD-WALL*. It’s minimal, paring down your overstuffed wallets of the past to just two card slots, but it offers a little something extra from your typical card case with a handy zip pocket for change, some bills or your keys.

As classic as they come, you could easily gift this textured leather bifold to any guy in your life—your dad, brother, or best friend. It has an interior pouch for bills, several card slots and two slip pockets for tucking in miscellaneous items like your coat check ticket. Perfect for when a smaller card case isn’t cutting it for your daily needs. 

The British know luxury, and Dunhill’s collection of cardholders is evidence. An exercise in premium craftsmanship, this card case is a stunner designed with striking geometric logo patterning that accessorizes nicely with your premium denim. 

In case you need reminding of your wallet’s inherent function, street style favorite brand Off-White has you covered with its playful “For Money” style. Equipped with interior and exterior card slots, the zip-around style is perfect for stashing spare change and loose receipts inside. It also has a removable chain strap for when you’re feeling particularly ‘90s nostalgic. 

If you’re a dude who likes his wallets like his colognes, classic, then Burberry is a brand that speaks to your inner gentleman. Maintain your sophisticated vibe with this one-bill, two-slip pocket offering that boasts the legendary Burberry check-print and numerous slots for your AMEX cards.

Paul Smith gives your personal wealth pop of color with its Concertina Wallet. The contrasting shades will make it distinct against the backdrop of your briefcase or backpack.

Made in Italy using smooth black leather, this wallet from Acne Studios keeps it simple and sleek for a guy who’s into fashion but not too flashy. Stamped with silver branding on its front, the wallet comes with four slots for your cardholding needs. 

Don’t let the simple design of this card case fool you. With interior card slots and a 100% Italian leather material, it’s a sleek fashion statement every time you pull it out, upgrading your average jeans and t-shirt uniform. 

If you’ve been looking to scale back your fuller wallet to a more minimal version but are worried about leaving your items a little too accessible to the outside world, try this enclosed card case. The surprisingly roomy case is available in some beautiful color ways on the Dagne Dover site as well. 

Ditch your bulky pockets and stash all your daily tools—phone, keys, credit cards and receipts—all in one spacious pouch that’s still small enough to comfortably carry. It’s super handy for tossing in your larger work tote or backpack so you can easily find your most important items.

Herschel wallets offer the same convenience and high-quality design as the company’s top-selling bags. The Oscar remains a personal favorite due to its accessibility, robust construction, and secure zip pocket for big bills. 

Sustainability in a deluxe package is Shinola’s bag. Therefore, expect nothing but greatness when pulling out this luxe leather wallet. It’s an attractive piece that beautifully folds out to unveil three rows of pockets that keep your personal items organized.

Octovo sells a fancy, slim solution for globetrotters who want to store their travel docs and per diem in high-fashion. It’s a lightweight passport holder composed of Italian vegetable leather, with swanky details like diagonally cut pockets and a stainless-steel ballpoint pen for jotting business notes.

Keep it classic with a trifold wallet, which is arguably just the right size, allowing you to fit all of your cards in the various slots and is equipped with a large slot for cash, plus a clear window for storing your driver’s license. In rich burnished leather, it goes with any outfit and will never go out of style. Some things are just better old-school. 

Simplicity meets ease with a back-to-basics money clip from accessories aficionado Tumi. The silver style is perfect for holding onto your cash and even a couple of cards. The clip seamlessly glides into your pocket with the least amount of bulk possible and the metal’s handy engraving makes it easy to reach for and retrieve. It’s a chic item for gifting, too.

The tastemaker need look no further for his statement wallet. Cards and folded bills fit into this trendy lanyard wallet that can be worn around one’s neck or, our preferred method, cross-body. In black, it’s a cool fashion piece that’s still reserved enough for daily wear.

Spanish brand Loewe’s iconic “Puzzle” leatherwork, mixing different colors of leather, lends a pop of sartorial flair to your go-to everyday accessory. The zip-around closure stores money, receipts and keys, while outer card slots means you have quick access to your subway card, ID or debit card.

Bottega Veneta’s penchant for magnificent artisanal design is best demonstrated with this handsome Italian wallet. The company’s signature Intrecciato weaving takes center stage, exhibiting a premium, lightweight feel.