TRAVANDO Money Clip RFID Wallet Review
A combination of style, slim design and security makes this wallet a top buy
TRAVANDO Money Clip Wallet ATLANTA Men’s Front Pocket Slim RFID Blocking – Credit Card Holder – Mini Bifold
Ever since the introduction of RFID tracking chips in credit cards, people have been searching for a way to protect their private data. The problem is that, while RFID technology has made using credit cards a bit easier, it also made them more vulnerable to hackers and criminals. Unfortunately, they can use portable scanners to ‘skim’ credit cards and steal the information on the RFID chips, creating undue stress and financial problems for the owner.
Enter TRAVANDO, the high-quality manufacturing company from Germany. Offering a full lineup of classic wallets, slim wallets and money clip wallets, TRAVANDO also offers several RFID blocking wallets for consumers who want to protect the valuable data stored on their credit cards.
This review is for the TRAVANDO ATLANTA Money Clip Wallet for Men, one of their best sellers.
For Whom is this Wallet Specifically Made?
While it could certainly be used by anyone who loves a high-quality leather wallet, the ATLANTA was made with men in mind. It is crafted along the same lines as your typical bifold wallet. However, it offers many upgrades and surprises that make it convenient to use and extremely safe. This would be perfect as an everyday wallet but is better suited for a businessman who travels frequently.
What’s Included in the Price?
The TRAVANDO ATLANTA Money Clip Wallet includes the wallet itself and a high-end gift box. This makes it perfect to send as a gift for any man in your life who travels frequently and wants the ultimate in convenience and security.
Overview of Special Features & Functions
The TRAVANDO ATLANTA Money Clip Wallet comes with a variety of special features and functions that make it an ideal wallet for traveling, a night out on the town, commuting and everyday use. That includes the special feature of being able to block RFID and NFC scanners.
Special features
- The ATLANTA blocks the 13.56 MHz band of radio frequency, protecting any RFID-chipped credit cards inside from being illegally scanned and skimmed by a portable RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) and NFC (Near Field Communication) scanner. This has been industry-tested by an independent quality control institute in Germany.
- The interior of the ATLANTA offers 7 pockets for credit cards, debit cards and business cards.
- There is also a special notch on the outside of the wallet that allows you to use a single finger and push out your most frequently used credit card quickly and easily.
- An integrated, stainless-steel money clip on the inside of the wallet allows you to clip several bills inside for easy and fast access. It is strong enough so that, when you open the wallet, there is no risk that the bills in the clip will fall out and be lost.
- On one side of the outside of the ATLANTA RFID blocking wallet is a translucent back pocket compartment for storing your ID or driver’s license. On the other is another sleeve for your most often used credit card so that it can be taken out and put away quickly.
- The ATLANTA Where is specially designed to offer plenty of space for credit cards, cash and identification cards but remain slim. This has the benefit of not making a large, obvious bulge when sitting in the pocket of your trousers, shorts or jacket.
Materials & Manufacturing
The TRAVANDO ATLANTA Money Clip Wallet is crafted with the highest quality standards using premium faux leather and stainless steel. It is very attractive and well-designed and looks like a very high-end wallet.
Durability
Extremely durable, the ATLANTA Wallet was is designed to last for many years of constant, daily use. The faux leather material used to manufacture this stylish wallet has been quality tested and carefully selected to ensure precision and long-lasting durability.
Storage
There are 7 slots for credit, debit or business cards as well as a stainless-steel clip for cash and a translucent sleeve for an identification card. Although it’s very slim there’s room enough for plenty of cards, cash and IDs.
Usability
With dimensions of 4.69 inches X 2.95 inches X 0.55, inches the ATLANTA is a super-slim wallet that will easily fit in your pants pocket but could also be placed in the pocket of a shirt, jacket or coat. Its slim design allows for discretion, it won’t make an unseemly lump in your clothing and offers a high amount of security from pickpockets and criminals. With it’s RFID and NFC capabilities it is also a wallet that will protect the important information stored on the RFID chips in your credit cards. Highly recommended for international travel.
Price
With a list price of $27.95 the TRAVANDO ATLANTA Money Clip Wallet is on the medium to low-end, price-wise, for RFID blocking wallets. Considering the materials and craftsmanship that went into creating this wallet, we find this price to be extremely fair and affordable.
How to use it?
To get the full protection of this RFID blocking wallet you simply need to slide your credit and debit cards into one of the sleeves. The RFID blocking layer is already built-in so there is nothing extra that you need to do. Carrying the ATLANTA wallet around can be done in your pants pocket, a shirt pocket or the pocket of a coat or jacket. If needed, it will also work just as well if carried in a backpack or duffel bag, although it is recommended that you always keep your wallet on your person.
Pros
++ Beautifully designed
++ Comes with RFID Protection
++ Built in Money Clip
Cons
— Money clip can loosen over time
— No coin pockets
In Conclusion
With high-end features and craftsmanship that are normally found in much more expensive wallets, the TRAVANDO ATLANTA Money Clip Wallet is not only affordable but is a very good value. Slim, attractive and elegant, it will hold everything you need and do it in style. We recommend it very highly.
