The 17 Best Small Wallets of 2023

Best Overall

Cuyana Small Classic Zip Around Wallet

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Cuyana’s ethos of 'fewer goods, done better' shows in this smartly designed wallet. Everything you could want is packed into its small body including three card slots (which are even curved for easier removal), a billfold, and a snap-closure coin pouch so your change stays organized. In addition to those features, what bumped this wallet into the top spot was its all-around zipper, making sure all of your belongings stay safely tucked away and won’t slip out. 

We also appreciate the seven different color options in varying neutral shades including black, camel, olive, and blush, and the fact that its manufacturing is LWG-certified to ensure the leather is tanned responsibly. You can even add a large or mini monogram for $15 more.

Price at time of publish: $148

The Details: 4 x 4 x 0.8 inches | Leather

Best Leather

Royce New York Compact Credit Card Wallet

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Royce has also managed to pack a slew of features into a small package with a wallet that was a strong contender for our top spot. The snap closure opens up onto one side with card slots and another with a clear ID window so you won’t have to take your driver’s license in and out every time you need to present it. These slots provide the backing for a separate billfold for your cash, and there’s even a zipper pouch on one of the sides for change or other small items you want to keep enclosed. Choose between black, orange, or red, then add a free monogram option so you’ll really never get confused about which wallet is yours.

Price at time of publish: $115

The Details: 4.25 x 3.5 x 0.75 inches | Leather

Best Waterproof

Rains Waterproof Zip Wallet

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If you’re at a high splash or storm risk, keep your wallet’s contents dry with this waterproof wallet from Rains. It has three external card slots on one side, an external receipt slot on the other, and a central zip pocket, crafted out of Rains’ waterproof fabric. It’s designed to be both smooth and durable, and comes with a two-year warranty if anything goes awry. It also comes in four neutral shades (black, dark green, wood, and sand) to match your favorite leather accessory (or other Rains bag).

Price at time of publish: $40

The Details: 3 x 4.6 x 0.2 inches | 100 percent polyester with polyurethane coating

Best Nylon

Carhartt Women's Nylon Duck Zippered Card Keeper

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Leather isn’t the only wallet option. If you prefer fabric, go for this nylon wallet from Carhartt that packs in the features. There are two card slots on one face and three on the other, the lowest of which features a tap-to-pay cutout so you don’t even have to pull out your card at the register. There’s also a middle zipper pocket, though it’s on the slimmer side. The 500-denier nylon is treated with Carhartt’s Rain Defender DWR process, so water will bead up and roll off, protecting your wallet’s contents from rain or any in-bag liquid leaks, and the interior is water-resistant as well. The handy D-ring on the side can be used to hook on your keys or attach the wallet to an existing bag clip.

Price at time of publish: $30

The Details: 4.33 x 3.35 inches | Cordura nylon

Best Card Case

Royce RFID-Blocking Minimalist Card Wallet

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If you prefer to pay with plastic, go for Royce’s card wallet. It’s got six slots (three on each side) to hold your card collection, plus a center pocket to stash any additional cards or stray items. All of those cards will be tucked away safely thanks to RFID-blocking technology, so you’ll also be minimizing your risk of credit card number theft. You also get five colors to choose from — black, navy blue, tan, bright red, and orange — so you can keep it neutral or opt for a bright finish to make your wallet easier to spot in your bag. Royce even offers a free monogram on all its leather products to make it extra special.

Price at time of publish: $85

The Details: 4 x 3.06 x 0.18 inches | Nappa leather

Best for Coins

A.P.C. Demi-Lune Mini Compact Wallet

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The unique shape of this wallet makes it ideal for travels where you expect to be carrying a lot of coins (think Pounds and Euros), with a generous main compartment ready to jingle. There are two slots for cards on the outside, and the spacious inside has a slip pocket on either wall so you can stash a couple extra cards or cash off to the side and reserve the main cavity for loose change. It closes with a large gold-tone zipper for a stylish metallic accent, and the central pouch has its own independent walls so no coins will fall out when it’s fully unzipped. 

The vegetable-tanned cowhide leather will naturally patina over time and comes in black, nut brown, or Vino in the “men’s” model, and cappuccino or light green in the “women’s” model. (The men’s and women’s versions appear to be essentially the same wallet other than the color variation.) 

If you’re willing to go a little bit longer on your wallet width (5.5 inches), we also love Comme des Garcons’ two-compartment wallet, with two separate zipper pockets for even better storage separation.

Price at time of publish: $255

The Details: 3.93 x 3.34 x 0.78 inches | Cowhide leather

Best RFID-blocking

Carl Friedrik x Secrid The Cardprotector

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If you’re looking to keep your cards as secure as possible, the Cardprotector lives up to its name. Carl Friedrik partnered with Secrid to design an RFID-protecting aluminum case inside the smooth leather of this wallet. The aluminum case is accessed via a lever mechanism to keep your cards extra-safe and can hold up to six cards. There’s also space for two additional cards and a key fob on the external side pocket, but the main space of the wallet is taken up by the card holder, so this isn’t for you if you like to also carry cash. Choose between black, cognac, or chocolate leather, all with a durable stitching style that’s also used on car steering wheels.

Price at time of publish: $145

The Details: 4 x 2.52 x 0.47 inches | Leather and aluminum

Best Bifold

Bellroy Slim Wallet

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If you prefer a bifold build but want to avoid bulk, Bellroy’s Slim Sleeve is the best choice for you. It can hold anywhere from five to 11 cards, with two quick-access slots and a pull-tab sleeve for up to six more. The pull-tab insert sits on the right side of the fold, while the left side has a spot for three more cards or to fold in your cash (whether you prefer to fold your cash two or three times, rest assured it will fit either way). What really pushed this wallet ahead of the competition was its 10 color options; you can choose from nine leather styles in blacks, browns, and blues, or a plant-based black leather alternative. The leather is even tanned under Leather Working Group environmental protocols, and Bellroy backs all of them with a three-year warranty.

Price at time of publish: $79 for leather

The Details: 3.74 x 3.15 inches | Leather (or plant-based Mirum)

Best Trifold

Loewe Anagram Trifold Leather Wallet

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Our editors love this bright, multi-faceted wallet from Spanish leather brand Loewe. Open up the snap closure for a three-panel design that includes six card slots, two slip pockets, one zip pocket, and a full-length bill compartment, so you’re sure to find a space for everything. It still folds up to just around 3 by 4 inches though, closed with a stylish accent buckle. Color availability varies across retailers, but there are a total of 15 colors available on the brand’s website, from light neutrals to emerald green, so you can coordinate with any accessory color palette.

Price at time of publish: $690

The Details: 3.1 x 4.1 x 1.5 inches | Textured calf leather

Best With Keychain

Coach Mini Skinny ID Case

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Adding your keys to the mix? Opt for the Coach Mini Skinny ID case. It’s got plenty of organizational features, with two credit card slots on one side and a clear ID window on the other so you won’t have to dig around for your license at the security checkpoint. The interior zipper pocket can hold folded bills and coins, and also tucks away a split key ring on a short chain so you can have your keys hanging off the side or stashed away inside the zipper. There are eight colors available in the crossgrain leather build, with rainbow shades of red, pink, yellow, light blue, orange, and light green in addition to classic black or taupe, or opt for the Signature Canvas style if you prefer a more logo-heavy design.

Price at time of publish: $75

The Details: 4.25 x 3 x 0.5 inches | Crossgrain leather

Best Wristlet

Proenza Schouler Card Holder

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If you like your wallet to double as a visible accessory, the bright Proenza Schouler card holder may be the best option for you. Dangling from a 14.76-inch knotted strap, the petite leather wallet comes in three colors — poppy, baby blue, or scarlet — to enhance any outfit. The envelope front flap, which closes with a gold-tone snap button, and gold-tone stamped logo on the front add to its charm. There are no internal pocket divisions, just a single main cavity, so you can organize it (or not) as you see fit, but note that the leather is sensitive to exposure to sunlight or moisture.

Price at time of publish: $195

The Details: 4.13 x 3.14 x 0.2 inches | Calf leather

Best Crossbody

Bottega Veneta Black Strap Card Holder

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Bottega Veneta’s Intrecciato weave, a diagonal checkerboard style, is the star of this crossbody wallet. A press closure holds the folded-over design shut, or opens to reveal one card slot and two patch pockets for storing your essentials. The self-tie shoulder strap is detachable if you decide you want to throw the wallet in your bag after all, and adjustable so you can make sure it hits at just the right spot. While we believe black goes with everything, if you want to add a little more color, you can also find the style in lime green, light blue, and light pink.

Price at time of publish: $635

The Details: 4.25 x 3 inches | Lambskin and calfskin

Best Zip Closure

Leatherology Small Zippered Wallet

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If you don’t want to worry about anything sneaking out of your wallet, a full-zip closure might be your best option. This feature-filled style from Leatherology has a bill compartment, snap coin pouch, and four credit card slots all tucked inside of its nickel zipper. If you want extra security, you can upgrade to the RFID-blocking style, which only comes in black. Otherwise, you get eight different colors to choose from, with the classic range of darker leather shades enhanced by brighter options like lilac, emerald, and azure. You can also add a debossed or hand-painted monogram for an additional fee if you want to get extra customized. Just spot-clean the leather with a damp cloth if it needs a little extra TLC.

Price at time of publish: $95

The Details: 4.25 x 4.25 x 0.75 inches | Leather

Best Budget

Slimfold Micro Tyvek

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If you want not only a small wallet, but one of the thinnest ones out there, go for Slimfold’s Micro Tyvek wallet. Despite its 2-millimeter thickness, it still holds an impressive eight to 12 cards and has enough space for a full billfold. Even though it feels like paper, it’s actually waterproof; Tyvek is a material made of tiny plastic strands in overlapping patterns, so it’s extremely thin while still being nearly impossible to tear. There are even seven different color options available, including gray, bright orange, and geometric patterns. Plus, while it weighs just 0.1 ounce, it still has RFID-blocking technology.

Price at time of publish: $30

The Details: 4 x 2.88 inches | Tyvek

Best Monogrammable

Mark & Graham Leather Accordion Card Case

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Mark & Graham is one of the most popular personalizable brands out there, and this accordion-style wallet helps demonstrate why. A single-snap magnetic closure holds shut a three-compartment wallet. The three equal-sized expandable compartments can hold cards or cash (though your coins may fall out, since it will be slightly open across the top). Choose from black, caramel, yellow, or red, then add your monogram for $12,50 more.

Price at time of publish: $59

The Details: 4.5 x 2.75 x 0.5 inches | Leather with suede lining

Best Eco-friendly

Elvis & Kresse Fire & Hide Compact Wallet

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Sometimes the best way to be eco-friendly is to use materials that you’ve already got. Elvis & Kresse takes rescued leather offcuts from partner companies like Burberry and stitches them together into larger, reusable pieces, then combines that leather with decommissioned London fire hose to create these sustainable wallets. The lining, meanwhile, is made of decommissioned military-grade parachute silk, so all of these components add up to a wallet that will be both stylish and durable. It’s got four credit card slots, as well as two business card pockets and a bill pocket. You can also add laser etching on the inside corner of the wallet for any notes to yourself or a lucky recipient. 

Want to go even smaller? The Fire and Hide line also includes a card holder that can hold up to six cards.

Price at time of publish: $109

The Details: 4.53 x 3.15 x 0.6 inches | Rescued leather, reclaimed fire hose, reclaimed parachute silk