Be it a minimalist wallet made with full-grain leather or metal, these are the best of the many models we tested.

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Other minimalist wallets we've tested

Not all of the minimalist wallets we've tested get to be called the best. Some of them are OK. Some of them are really not OK. Here are some of the wallets that did OK at testing but didn't quite make the cut.

Factors to consider when buying a minimalist wallet

There are many factors to consider when buying the right minimalist wallet. I've tried to boil it down to a few key ones but remember, we are all different, so your mileage may vary. The top things to consider are:

How many cards do you really need? Are you worried about RFID blocking? Are you taking cash along with you? What material do you want it to be?

The most important factor in this list is the first one and will often dictate what your minimalist wallet looks like. Do you only need 2 to 5 cards? then a no-folding wallet, or possibly a mechanical opening wallet could be a good choice. If you need more than that then a bi-fold or even tri-fold wallet may be your only option.

Most minimalist wallets these days come with RFID blocking as standard, so it's more than likely you will have that. Double check on the listing to make sure, if it's important to you, but know most do come with it. That's also true for some kind of money clip or elastic strap to hold a small amount of cash. If you are looking to take a large amount of paper money with you, a minimalist wallet may not be for you.

The size of the wallet will also dictate the materials used. A mechanical wallet will be made of a metal of some kind, while other minimalist wallets will be made of leather or a vegan leather substitute. Deciding on the material and the number of cards you want to carry will likely give you the best indication of the type of wallet you'll want to buy.