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The best minimalist wallet worth buying

Our pick is the The Ridge wallet. Below: why, what actually matters when buying one, what to get for less, the step up, and whether today's price is a good one.

The wallet

The Ridge wallet

A slim metal frame that holds up to a dozen cards and some cash without bulging the pocket, and fans the cards out with a push of the thumb.

Buy it for
Front-pocket carry, anyone tired of sitting on a brick.
Skip it if
You carry receipts, photos and a stack of cash. A leather bifold holds more.

What actually matters when buying a minimalist wallet

  1. Capacity for the cards you really carry, counted before buying.
  2. A cash strap or money clip if you still carry cash.
  3. Edges that will not wear holes in your pockets.

Either side of the pick

Discounted today, if you would rather

Not our pick. These are the minimalist wallet offers live right now at stores we track, ranked on the evidence behind the price.