10 Best Minimalist Wallets for 2020

Bellroy is best known for their premium leather products, and the Card Sleeve is their take on the minimalist front pocket wallet. Both sides of the wallet feature slanted pockets for easy access to your bills and your most used cards. The main compartment carries even more cards that are easily retrieved via the integrated pull tab. You can stash up to eight cards plus a few bills in the Bellroy Card Sleeve, allowing you to carry only the most essential items. No linings or zippers mar the simple lines and premium leather design of this classy minimalist EDC wallet.

The Ridge Wallet is a masterclass in durable, minimalist design. Two metal plates bound together with tough elastic bands hold up to 12 cards in a sleek, pocket-friendly package. Metal plates have the added benefit of RFID blocking technology for a more secure carry. If you happen to carry cash, you can use fold your bills and tuck them away under a sturdy stainless steel cash clip or flexible cash strap to suit your taste. Finally, a thumb cutout lets you easily push your cards out or quick retrieval. The Ridge also comes in other light yet strong materials, like titanium and carbon

The Dango S1 Stealth Wallet is a departure from the brand’s familiar metal-framed designs, taking on the cardholder's sleek and slim design, while still packing a lot of features. The textured DTEX material is a tough, water-resistant alternative to leather, and features an RFID-blocking security lining for anti-theft protection. The design features four pockets that can hold your cash plus up to six cards, and has cutout push notches that let you easily access and retrieve them. An integrated D-ring lets you attach some keys or a way to tether it to the rest of you gear, keeping the Stealth Wallet tucked safely away.

The Kinzd Elastic Wallet is a minimalist wallet that offers more storage than a simple elastic band. The two-sided main compartment allows you to store your cash in one side and your cards on the other. A small side pocket let’s you carry smaller items like loose change, a key, or a small USB drive. The wallet’s medical-grade elastic material ensures things are snug and secure. The integrated key ring adds more utility by letting you use this wallet as a keychain, or letting you attach a tether for more security during travel and use.

The combination of a slim, crafted, genuine leather card holder with an elastic front pocket gives the POCKT FlexiBlack Slim Wallet both elegance and functionality. A total of four pockets allows you to bring cash and up to 10 cards, with the leather stretching to better accommodate your daily wallet carry over time. A leather-tipped pull tab helps you access the bulk of your cards in the large middle compartment, while a slanted rear pocket helps you access your most used ones. There’s a bit more storage via a front leather pocket, which is covered by an elastic section that’s perfect for holding some folded bills. Finally, a small metal D-shackle on the side lets you attach a keychain or a lanyard.

The Cardslide Wallet from Secrid uses their popular Card Protector platform as its core. The Card Protector is a durable aluminum card holder that includes an integrated RFID blocker and a signature mechanism that pushes out up to six cards when activated. The newer Secrid Cardslide Wallet includes a plastic sliding tray for storing your bills, coins, keys, and other small items, allowing you to store all your essentials in one secure place. The tray is held in place by an elastic band that can also be used to tuck in extra bills if needed. It’s available in a variety of body and strap combinations for you to choose from.

This innovative take on the simple elastic wallet features a integrated bar for attaching the included clip-on Key Hitch, as well as a lanyard or tether for easy retrieval and extra security. The Anti-Gear Anti-Wallet’s two side stretch pockets give you additional organization, as well as a place to tuck in USB drives, wallet multi-tools, or the keys attached to the Key Hitch itself. It even has a small compartment for Bluetooth trackers like the Tile Mate that allow you to easily locate your wallet via your phone, or vice-versa. With the Anti-Gear Anti-Wallet and Key Hitch, you get extra storage and utility in a jangle- and snag-free design.

The Distil Union Wally Sleeve is an ultra slim wallet designed to carry up to 6 cards and a few bills, and nothing else. A quick-retracting pull tab helps you retrieve the contents of its main compartment, while a quick access outer pocket provides easy access to your cash and frequently used cards. The pockets feature integrated magnets that ensure that nothing falls out, so you never have to worry that the Wally Sleeve might lose your essentials like an overstretched wallet or card holder would.

This ultra minimalist full grain leather wallet is a slimmer, cut down version of the brand’s cardholder design, the Port. The Craft & Lore Twobit Wallet is designed to carry your bare wallet essentials: some cash plus up to 6 cards. This Buck Brown version is made from traditional harness leather that is waxy and firmer to give the wallet a bit more structure and rigidity. It’s cut and stitched by hand by craftsmen in North Idaho, and meant to develop its own unique weathered look over time. The Twobit Wallet is a great and stylish way to elevate your minimalist wallet game with its simple yet elegant design.

The CountyComm Woven Dyneema Card Holder uses a waterproof and stretch-resistant sailcloth material that’s interwoven with Dyneema matrix fibers, making for a lightweight yet tough wallet at just 0.35 ounces. It’s the same material used on the sails of high-tech racing sailboats, and the matrix layout gives each wallet a unique look. Its design is as simple as it gets, featuring two slanted pockets on each side that can carry up to 12 cards and up to 10 folded bills. Double stitching and nylon piping ensure durability for this technical minimalist wallet.