Bellroy

Bellroy Zip Wallet

Ranked #12 in Wallets

456 LP on the category ladder what's LP?

Travel + Leisure's best overall RFID pick and very well built, but a zipper is a genuine wear item on a wallet meant to last ten years, so it sits at the bottom of the Bellroy group here.

Backed by one cited source so far - limited coverage

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Pros & cons

✓ Named best overall RFID-blocking pick in Travel + Leisure's tested guide
✓ Consolidates everything into one secure zippered enclosure
✓ Well executed by a maker with consistent build quality
✓ Zipped leather wallet that protects every card it holds
✓ Leather from a brand whose leather wears in well

✗ The zipper is a genuine wear item on a wallet meant to last years
✗ The zip adds cost over simpler wallets that protect cards nearly as well
✗ Narrower remit than general-purpose slim wallets
✗ The zipper is mechanically the busiest part of any wallet and the most plausible long-term failure point
✗ Zipper adds one more moving part than a sleeve or bifold

The sources behind this ranking

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1 positive source

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Compact, secure, and surprisingly capable.

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Frequently asked questions

It ranks #12 of 18 on our wallets tier list, in C tier. That placement rests on one cited source.

The zipper is a genuine wear item on a wallet meant to last years. The zip adds cost over simpler wallets that protect cards nearly as well. Narrower remit than general-purpose slim wallets. The zipper is mechanically the busiest part of any wallet and the most plausible long-term failure point. Zipper adds one more moving part than a sleeve or bifold.