Bellroy Note Sleeve

The Bellroy Note Sleeve is praised for its slim design and leather patina that develops over years, with users reporting 9+ years of use. The Apex Note Sleeve is the newer magnetic version, though some reviewers mention durability issues at the $129 price point.

As for the premium part, all of Bellroy's leather has been given the gold star from the Leather Working Group, which means it's durable, it's high quality, and it's going to age beautifully.

L logo Gulf News · reviewer · Sept 2026

Our verdict is that it is worth considering if you want real leather, room for cash and several cards without returning to an overstuffed traditional wallet. Its clever card storage is the main attraction.

It has tremendous features in such a small package.

T The Coolector Leo Davie · reviewer · Dec 2025

Enter the Bellroy Apex Note Sleeve , a wallet that feels less like a traditional accessory and more like a piece of precision-engineered hardware.

Now they're both good looking, so if you prefer fast cars or a nice truck, well it's up to you.

Don’t be fooled by its slim profile, the Bellroy Note Sleeve fits up to 11 cards + cash! Bring in fresh new vibes this coming Lunar New Year!

A nice addition is that there's also a smaller pocket in the front of this where you can slide in a spare SIM card which is excellent if you're traveling to another country where it's useful to have a sim card to make cheaper calls you can store that in there.

B Business Insider Amir Ismael, Andrew Amelinckx, Gabrielle Chase · reviewer · Aug 2026

If you prefer cash over cards, the Bellroy Note Sleeve will quite literally fit the bill.

I still feel exactly the same about this wallet. I love it.

D Dla gentlemana Elementum By Vilain · reviewer

Doskonały towarzysz dnia codziennego, który kocha Twoje banknoty, karty i monety.

Pack Hacker tested this wallet for over a year and reported it aged gracefully. The leather softens and develops a natural patina that actually improves the look over time. Real-world users consistently hit the 5-year mark without structural issues and the stitching stays clean. Bellroy backs this up with a 3-year warranty.

T TheTestedHub Taylor Quinn · reviewer

A refined daily carry worth the premium.

So yeah, really it's just a great great quality wallet. And you know, I can attest to this because I also have this Broy note sleeve here. And this one here is the one that I've used for the the last I'm going to say 5 to seven years. And as you can say see the difference between these two is quite stark. This one is well worn in. It's developed a nice patina and a nice shine on it.

I love it because of the slim factor and has a very organized design.

If you're OK with the bulk then they're great options. I bought a note sleeve but returned it due to the thickness of it. I really wanted to love it but I couldn't overcome that one issue. To be fair there are wallets bulkier than this one.