Pacsafe  RFIDsafe V50 RFID Blocking Bi-Fold Wallet

I wanted a slim, water resistant wallet to hold cash and credit cards. This wallet has unnecessary extras that make it thicker, and in need of instructions, including: an extra cash compartment (in case I can’t distinguish currencies?), a lanyard (to attach to my belt to frustrate pick-pockets?), a zippered change pocket (who carries change anymore?), and an elastic band (to compress all the extra features). The outline is about the same as a US passport, though, which can be retained under the elastic band. Instructions could explain which compartments, if not all, block RFID, and what they were thinking when they couldn’t stop adding features. I think it’s made of recycled plastic, a plus.

Thia is good secure front pocket wallet. I have had it for about 5 years. Some reviewer claimed it was supposed to hold a passport. I think they were confusing this wallet with the V150, which is much larger. This one is just large enough to hold US currency and credit cards, which it does well. The elastic does eventually stretch out, but it still functions. All the slots for cards are still tight and the zipper works fine. I keep the loop around my belt, as I have lost wallets by leaving them on store counters. You can drop it and it is still in arm’s length. Plus the slots open towards the center of the wallet, so they cannot fall out unless you open it up pull them out of the slots. That is a big plus.

I have bought two of these wallets and both have had the same issue. The elastic band wears out and becoming very loose. My cards have fallen out of my wallet several times. Not good.

Purchased for a recent trip to Germany. The wallet is light weight and has RFID protection for your credit cards. There is a convenient zippered coin purse on the outside. The wallet is designed for small currencies like the Euro. US dollars must be folded to fit. Only negative is the leash to secure it to your belt or pants. Is this is to deter pickpockets, why make it in a bright light gray color? To me it draws attention and says, “Hey I have something valuable in my pocket!” Why not make it black? Lastly the elastic strap that holds it closed will probably not last too long.

I have written a review before this one, but I need to add a few comments and change my rating. My previous rating wasn't very high because the cards were extremely difficult to extract from the slots. It was so bad that the wallet started tearing at one place. I returned the wallet to the closest store and tried another one there. They happened to have it in the store. To my surprise the new wallet (same pacsafe) didn't exhibit the same tight slots for the cards. I'm glad I returned the one I previously bought because it was obviously defective; either that or they fixed the problem (reported by others) on their next batch! In ay case, I like the wallet now and don't expect any problems.

Love this wallet. I am on my third one and when it wears out I'll probably buy another. But if it were a few millimeters wider US currency would fit in in. :-)

Wish it had a zipper on the main fold instead of the elastic strap

I bought this last spring before embarking on a 10-month, 26 country trip and it still looks almost new. The elastic strap has held up surprisingly well, and was definitely convenient when the wallet was stuffed full of multiple low-value currencies and tons of receipts. My assortment of credit cards fits fine, the divider in the billfold part was great for separating currencies, and the coin purse is handy. I found the strap to be a bit useless, but that's why it's detachable.

I of course appreciate RFID blocking products. This one is convenient in size -- good for throwing in a few credit cards and some bills. I wish it zipped, however, as items in the bill section can slip out, and you certainly wouldn't want to stash the extra credit cards in that part of this wallet. I'd say it's great for carrying light loads of things you want RFID protected, but I wouldn't choose it as my only wallet.

I bought this for my son and he ran it through a rfid scan and it failed. Not good