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Types of Wallets

Name: Types of Wallets
Creator: Community curated
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Bifold, trifold, money clip, cardholder or zip-around - which wallet style deserves to sit in your back pocket?

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Wallet Type↕	Card Capacity↕	Profile↕	Best For↕	Typical Material↕	Price Range (USD)↕
Bifold	6-8 cards	Medium	Everyday balance of slots and cash	Leather	30-300
Trifold	9-12 cards	Thick	People who carry many cards and ID	Leather, nylon	25-200
Money Clip	0-3 cards	Ultra-slim	Cash-heavy minimalists	Stainless steel, brass	15-150
Cardholder	4-6 cards	Slim	Front pocket carry, card-only users	Leather, metal	20-250
Zip-Around	10-16 cards	Thick	Travel, holding coins and receipts	Leather	50-400
Long Wallet (Checkbook)	12-20 cards	Large	Back pocket, flat bills, formal use	Leather	60-500
Minimalist Slim Wallet	4-10 cards	Ultra-slim	Front pocket everyday carry	Aluminum, elastic, leather	25-100
RFID Blocking	Varies	Varies	Travelers worried about skimming	Metal lined leather, carbon fiber	30-150
Chain Wallet	6-10 cards	Medium	Bikers, people who lose wallets	Leather with metal chain	40-200
Travel Wallet	8-12 cards plus passport	Large	International travel	Leather, nylon	40-250
Coin Purse	0-3 cards	Small pouch	Cash and coins, European travel	Leather, fabric	15-120
Phone Case Wallet	2-4 cards	Attached to phone	Ultra-minimalists	Silicone, leather	20-80
Magnetic Card Holder (MagSafe)	3 cards	Ultra-slim	iPhone MagSafe users	Leather, polycarbonate	30-70
Tactical Wallet	6-10 cards	Medium	EDC, outdoors, preppers	Kydex, titanium, nylon	40-120
Coin Pouch Bifold	6-8 cards plus zipped coin section	Thick	Countries with heavy coin use	Leather	35-200