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Best overall minimalist wallet for everyday carry: Bellroy Slim Sleeve
- Holds ~4–8 cards plus folded cash
- Very slim, soft leather, easy card access
- Better for everyday use than hard metal wallets if you carry cash sometimes
- Great balance of style, comfort, and practicality

Other strong picks:

1. Ridge Wallet — Best metal/card-only wallet

   • Very durable, ultra-slim, RFID-blocking
     
   • Best if you mostly carry cards
     
   • Cash strap or money clip options
     
   • Less comfortable in a front pocket than leather wallets

2. Ekster Parliament — Best quick-access wallet

   • Push-button card ejection
     
   • Leather exterior, optional tracker card
     
   • Good if you want fast card access
     
   • Slightly bulkier than the slimmest options

3. Secrid Cardprotector / Slimwallet — Best RFID hard-case wallet

   • Excellent card protection
     
   • Smooth pop-up mechanism
     
   • Great build quality
     
   • Better for cards than cash

4. Herschel Charlie Cardholder — Best budget minimalist wallet

   • Cheap, slim, simple
     
   • Holds a few cards and folded bills
     
   • Great if you want something minimal without spending much

5. Apple MagSafe Wallet — Best for iPhone users

   • Attaches to MagSafe iPhones
     
   • Very minimal, holds 2–3 cards
     
   • Good as a secondary/ultralight wallet
     
   • Not ideal if you carry cash or many cards

My recommendation:
If you want one wallet that works well for most people every day, get the Bellroy Slim Sleeve. If you want something more tactical and card-focused, get the Ridge Wallet.