Testing RFID Wallets, Cards, and Sleeves

[@stubby1122]

Dr. Bradley you should have several million view for the things you cover. I thank you for all your hard work showing us what works and what doesn't.

[@disasterprepper]

Thank you!

[@michaeltalens9947]

As an engineer for 40+ yrs, I deeply appreciate the level of actual attenuation testing you performed! Two comments: 1 my practice has been to cut the cheap sleeves into two pieces so I can line the front/back of my wallet to protect all cards within. 2 you could've tested your card in the billfold area of wallets (I sometimes put cards there to minimize bulky stacking of cards, especially if I'm sitting on them). Keep up the technical reviews - I'm subscribing to your channel! - Slim

[@elizdonovan5650]

Clever. Thank you for the idea. Happy New Year. 😊

[@jonmajarucon51]

thank you. all of the other sites and video presentations have told me NOTHING. They NEVER show how effective the RF stuff actually is.

[@erickenn96]

This is how a review should be done. Thank you sir!

[@MaryGrimes-zp8tb]

Thank you so much for taking the time to demostrate how all these products work to protect the credit cards.

[@ToubaYouness]

A detailed explanation about each product was presented well, without the fillers and unnecessary talk. Subscribing!

[@nealrutgerskid]

This video deserves more views. Thank you for taking the time to test these products thoroughly.

[@dmfleming]

This is so helpful for 2024. Thanks

[@shelley595]

I sure appreciate you, Arthur - good to see you back at work, providing useful information.

[@disasterprepper]

Thanks so much!

[@willtigget1190]

I didn't think I could sit through 20 wallets , but your style and presentation was great . I'm going to amazon now to look at the essential bilfold. Thank you🎉🎉

[@dathyr1]

Thank you very much for testing all these RFID protection wallets and cards. Didn't know there were so many of them on Amazon. Nice to know all of these work very well. Saving the link to this video with your list of tested RFID products. Take care.

[@aerovaportrail1392]

Thank you for your time. It's getting crazy out here.

[@gregorythomas333]

That 1st Amazon one kind of impressed me...didn't think the outer slots would prevent the reading...though I think the front-most slot is for folded cash to be easily removed so pretty good! Especially the fact that the ID slot is also protected...some of today's ID cards are RFID functional so having them protected as well is a big plus. I'm not too hip to sitting on a plastic box or metal box so the leather ones are probably going to be my primary choices. Thank you for doing these experiments!

[@disasterprepper]

You are most welcome. Glad the video was helpful.

[@williambuck5617]

you really should not put your wallet in your back pocket for a great many reasons.

[@gregorythomas333]

@@williambuck5617 My wallet attaches to my belt with a chain

[@DKonigsbach]

This was exactly the kind of review I was looking for and you did a fantastic job of it. Thank you so much!

[@jamessotherden5909]

Thank you for this test Dr. Very informative. I can rest easy knowing my wallet is really RFID proof.

[@disasterprepper]

Yep, RFID wallets seem to do a great job.

[@jcloudz9964]

I just watched a video stating that RFID wallets are useless. Good thing I'm a research junky and found this video💪😎

[@jeffkerr3891]

Thanks for the test review, The HIMI wallet is very similar to my wallet and i believe that will be my next one. You do a awesome job on your videos! I've learned a lot from watching. Keep up the good work. Jeff Kerr

[@disasterprepper]

You're most welcome. Glad it was helpful.

[@ruthlarkins4367]

I appreciate you sharing this information to ALL. Last, I had heard sometime ago of the stores actually scanning ppl cards (upon entering).

[@OhioPrepperOne]

I have the Flipside and love it........ great topic !

[@disasterprepper]

I thought it was pretty cool myself.

[@Njkk66-user93]

Excellent review, this is how product reviews should be done. Thank you for showing us all the options.

[@HabitualButtonPusher]

I use the sleeves. Easy fix to make them more durable is tape the edges. The tape I used provides friction that keep the sleeve in the wallet when I pull cards out.

[@disasterprepper]

Good suggestion. Thanks!

[@RussCR5187]

Valuable service. Thank you!

[@pbdye1607]

Thanks for this - bought the Slimliang cards as I just got a Visa Debit card with an RFID chip built in, and I kinda think skimming is going to become way more popular very soon.

[@MauiXoXo]

Thanks for the review. I'm sending an authorized user card & HMO for a family member. The sleeve works well.

[@shelley595]

So glad you tested the Alpine River sleeves. I've been using those for a year or two, wondering if they are actually effective. Hurray! I like the multi-colors, because I know which card I'm pulling out because of the colored cases.

[@disasterprepper]

I liked those the best of the sleeves. They seemed better constructed.

[@janleoung7237]

Thank you so much. I was searching on Amazon looking for one & you helped me decide.

[@Inkling777]

Thanks for these reviews. I already had a stainless steel multitool card in my wallet, so I moved in alongside my credit cards. It does have openings in it, so it may not be perfect, but it might improve the protection. When I get a chance, I'll add some foil in the multitool case.

[@glenh2159]

I recently tried one that left 1/4 inch of card exposed. The part covered by the jacket was protected, BUT turn the wallet around and try with the slightly exposed end and the card was read. Seems like you could try this a little differently and see some les than ideal results. Example: time stamp 14:30 the body was tested but you didn't try swiping along the exposed end.

[@mwngw]

EXCELLENT info. Just the answers I needed.

[@deborahfischer5708]

Great job on this video!

[@disasterprepper]

Thank you!

[@sambrazeal2464]

Fantastic test, say, what’d you do with the wallets afterwards 😬

[@MinMin-jr2js]

Oh wow! Very impressive! Thanks for testing, you just got a new subscriber

[@fara.r.8181]

A simple research that is well- done.

[@CarolineMAdams]

Thank you! this was amazing. I wish there was affiliate links because if there ever was a video where someone earned to get commission it would be this one!!

[@vancekeith5642]

Thank you for the thorough testing

[@rainerrain9689]

Excellent video review , this video should have way more views, it's that good, thanks !

[@craigpalmer9196]

I likw what you are doing very much. any plans for solar cell testing?

[@disasterprepper]

I'm glad that the videos are helpful. I do plan to look at solar power generation systems some more in the future. Solar cells would be a part of that.

[@craigpalmer9196]

@@disasterprepper thank you

[@dentron2]

Excellent video, thank you for the test.

[@ACardFan]

Thank you so much for this video and thorough experimenting! I’m on the market for a new wallet and I figured while I’m upgrading I might as well get some RFID protection finally. I found one that I really liked, but a reviewer conducted a similar test and said it read the cards through the wallet! Can’t trust advertising, but I like to think I can trust what you’ve presented here.

[@disasterprepper]

Thanks. I tested the cards as carefully as I know how. For a cool new RFID card, folks might also check out survivorsymbols.com. It worked extremely well and is less expensive. Plus it has cool symbols on it.

[@JohnNorris411]

Thank you for the video, I was looking online for something to get to protect my cards but did not know what was real and what was BS.

[@fiazmr]

that was a really homeworked video, really appreciate it and thanks for the detailed demo. I`m gonna buy one anti theft RFID wallet

[@disasterprepper]

Glad it was helpful!

[@user-kp7ge8vc9l]

Seriously thank you!

[@Info4all108]

Thanks for the efforts and knowledge sharing.

[@kevinkasimov651]

Very interesting. Thank you!

[@matthewdavis9437]

I got an ad for the Ekster wallet on this video. Glad you checked it. Haha

[@michaeldietzen8613]

Was wondering if you have happened to test the trayvax ascent for rfid compliant? I was thinking about the contour. I'm glad I found your video. I'm surprised they say it's an rfid wallet.

[@disasterprepper]

I haven't tested the Ascent, but it would have a much better chance of being RFID protected. From what I saw, the Contour doesn't claim to be RFID protected, only resistant.

[@garytillman9380]

Thank you for information on the Vault card because I I have a contour a wallet I'm going on vacation so that's a good thing to do I got one thank you very much

[@Ruben-8689]

Good job and video. Very interesting data. Greets from Buenos Aires

[@FalconWing1813]

Very cool video, thanks!

[@YetiKNation]

Thank you!

[@lawrenceroycemanapsal7741]

Hi. I was just thinking of investing on rfid wallets and blocking cards. Thank you for this review on some products. Will go buy the slimliang and just those amazon rfid wallets. 😊

[@JasonL_Hawaii]

Thanks for the comprehensive showcase of these RFID blocking products.

[@juda-one]

Hey man you need more subs, this is terrific!

[@Slipeasy88]

Awesome an very detailed video you did everything I wanted you to do ty

[@6thstanza700]

Are you saying my precious library card isn't important!? /s Great job! Time to make a new purchase!

[@danc2014]

The outside exposed sleeve is not a library cardholder... Some people want an RFID card easy to scan but when placed back towards your body ..it is protected. thus you do not need to remove it from your wallet . but if you do the side cut makes it easy.

[@markymark9359]

This was a really good review, but is the RFID scanner that you were using similar/same as criminals would use?

[@halamars7721]

Thank you for producing such an informative video! I’m looking at purchasing an RFID minimalist style wallet for future traveling. I came across the brand BS Wolf - The wallet I’m specifically looking at is the: Minimalist Credit Card Holder Slim Front Pocket Genuine Leather Wallet. Is this a brand you’re familiar with or would recommend?

[@disasterprepper]

Sorry, that's not one that I'm familiar with. Nearly all RFID protective wallets worked well though.

[@halamars7721]

disasterprepper I completely understand. Thank you for your honest response.

[@sgtbananas3521]

Awesome video!! Just received a bank card and I don't like the RFID chip. Now I know what to get!!

[@cuciotak5051]

thanks for this video!

[@Doomsdaypress]

Does putting more then 1 RFID cards together in the same slot also protect, because you have more then 1 RFID signal?

[@yourremarkablyaveragepal781]

up!

[@woodydroneson]

Great video, one minor observation, some of the card readers you tested for partial exposure of the cards and they all failed. Assuming that the tests where the protection card was held directly over the face of the cards being protected, if the cards are partially exposed, do they still work? Especially The Vault Card :) Can it still beat the Amazon Basics Wallet? Also, it would have been beneficial if the card was scanned full width. Still a great video :)

[@disasterprepper]

It depends on how much of the credit card is exposed. If it's much more than about 20-30% many of the wallets and protective cards start to fail. The card I recommend now is the Survivor Symbols card, although the Vaultcard is also great. disasterpreparer.com/product/survivorsymbols/. Both provide outstanding protection.

[@jinjerjunkie]

great video, I would like to know if the wallets like the amazon basic and himi with the flip out part, if that is protected when it is flipped out. I would actually prefer that it is not so you can use tap to pay without having to take the card fully out of your wallet.

[@king-sal]

I wanted to see a protection test for the sides of the ridge wallet.

[@anonimouse8918]

Thanks ...interesting result re vault card ....vault card blurb says its a jammer not a shield ( it responds with g a r b l I n g signal ) and this proved more effective in one of your tests..

[@jackt6112]

Interesting! There are only two that make sense to me, the HMI leather wallets due to their flexibility to store a changing variety of things, or the VaultCard. Everything else seems either bothersome or "Look, I'm smart" except they are only meant for specific things

[@METHUSELAH-dx4mt]

GREAT JOB THANKS

[@timd5597]

Since posting this video which was great have you tested XSTO wallet for RFID?

[@algerienaucanada]

Thanks for sharing this. Banks are claiming that their card are RFID protected, is it true? Which tool are you using for testing please? Thanks

[@disasterprepper]

I don't know if those claims are true. As for testing, I used an adafruit PN532 RFID/NFC card reader connected to a computer. It takes a little knowledge to get up and running.

[@Davidbritton01]

Great video and very informative. Have you tested the Trayvax ORIGINAL 2.0 wallet?

[@disasterprepper]

Hi, no, I haven't tested the 2.0. Maybe I'll see if they'll send me one.

[@Barkingspider]

Appreciate all the info. I was going to buy the slimliang cards after your review but some people on Amazon are saying they tried it with their work door cards and it did not stop the NFC. Is that possible after your review that shows total blockage?

[@disasterprepper]

When I tested them back in 2019, they worked well. Perhaps they've changed their product, not sure. You can also check out the Survivor Symbols card or the Vaultcard, both very good products.

[@scottadkins36]

I just read about LF (low frequency) and HF (high frequency). Door cards and key fobs generally use LF which is not blocked by the products reviewed. More modern door cards are switching to HF. C/C use HF.

[@lillianaz6552]

Thank you for the video. Not sure if you will even get this message but have you tried any of the Travelon purses, or any brand? Do you think that all pockets in the purse would block scanning or just the slots labelled RFID? The tags/websites are not very clear.

[@disasterprepper]

Sorry, but I'm not familiar with Travelon products.

[@keithroy5928]

Thank you for this video. You convinced me to purchase the vault card. Would you mind clarifying what frequency your reader uses? I have an RFID card that I use to access elevators and doors in my residential complex. Sadly the vault card doesn’t support protection.

[@disasterprepper]

Credit cards use 13.56 MHz, which is what my reader worked at. For a cool new RFID card, folks might also check out survivorsymbols.com. It worked extremely well and is less expensive. Plus it has cool symbols on it.

[@redcoralstrand]

Thanks so much for a great video!!!

[@disasterprepper]

You're most welcome.

[@shelley595]

Too funny - the last wallet you pulled out, I was thinking, "That is a really UGLY wallet!" and you said, "This is really a BEAUTIFUL wallet." So, in this case, beauty is in the eye of a a scientific guy.

[@disasterprepper]

That is funny! Everyone likes different thing, which is probably a good thing. :)

[@lianahebert549]

What is the brand of sleeves at 21:33?

[@kimstone3667]

Great video. I have a couple of questions. Is the simulated card you are using a contact or contactless card? Where is the embedded chip located in that card? (The chip location would make a difference on some of the wallets you demonstrated that have openings).

[@disasterprepper]

These are contactless cards. Those are really the only ones that I could see worrying about skimming over.

[@gravit8]

That is a pretty neat comprehensive experiment. With the contour wallet, is it possible the rfid card and credit card were not "hugging" each other tightly, like there were some loose space between them that it was able to be read.

[@bmannering]

Great video. Thanks for making the investment to help us all. Your testing method was very consistent; however, some wallet designs position cards in a staggered formation. I'd be very interested to see how some of the products work in that condition. Additionally, what would happen if you had a stack of multiple cards (aligned and offset) where the outer two cards are in a protective sleeve, but the inner cards are not (having all your cards in those sleeves is ANNOYING.

[@Socal_Geo1]

I wouldn’t be surprised to find out that if you put a rfid blocking wallet with a phone in the same pocket you’re also blocking your cellphones signals. You should do an experiment where you take some of the Faraday fabric and wrap it around the phone and then check to see your cell signal strength to see if it’s dropping and if so by how much. Also Bluetooth might be getting shielded.

[@remixermatosis]

Would anti-static bags used for shipping sensitive computer components do the same job ?

[@Mr_emv-ms6kt]

We gat to make these money regardless. X2.5 is doing a great job lately

[@dasfahrer8187]

Regarding the Ridge, does its efficacy decrease the more things you have in it?

[@andreatyler7066]

Thank you

[@TheOriginalLed]

Great video 👍🏻

[@testchannelone6616]

Just bought a Dockers wallet with RFID. It uses "...special inner lining...keeps info safe when the wallet is closed." There is that enclosed card which states that it is a RFID secure wallet as well as a little 1" square sticker with a printed square and a diagonal line. My question: Can I discard those two items and the wallet will still have the security feature? Thanks.

[@Steve-hu8px]

Great RFID testing on alll those wallets. But hopefully you've learned to tuck that mic cable in over the years lol

[@baccaratwinningstrategy4sale]

Great video !!! Can you do the same but with Passport and credit card slots RFID protector cases PLEASE , from Amazon also . I think Canadian Passport Passport RFID protector leather cover around $ 12

[@disasterprepper]

Hi Joe, I'll try to do this, but at the moment, I'm knee deep in investigating a way to disinfect N95 face masks.

[@ehaw]

The HIMI. I’m interested to know if you flip the flip out is it guarded? I’d like my rfid to enter at work by flipping out but guarded when flipping in

[@colleenfletcher389]

I have safesleeve iPhone cover with rfid. Have you tested it?

[@sushantbahadure]

Can simple folded Aluminum foil works? Can you please test it? Anyways great video...

[@1mw4tch1ng]

for men who place their wallet behind pockets the hard case wallet will be not the best for use. you will feel the wallet on your pocket when sitting down on hard chairs or car seats for a while. I like to know the difference between RFID blocker and jammer which one is best to place one RFID card in a wallet and woman's purse?

[@D3ATHxRATTL3R]

Do a Dango T-Series Bifold wallet burnt horizon version

[@finielnecave6180]

Hi, very interesting. Good video. A question, if I use a aluminium soda can, for example, will that work. I would like it, I think is thicker and rigid than the tinfoil. What do you think??

[@disasterprepper]

I suspect it would work about as well as the aluminum foil, but the advantage is that it would be much more durable. Just don't cut yourself!

[@finielnecave6180]

@@disasterprepper thank u for taking a time to answer. Also another question. A piece of lead or a thick aluminium (like a size of a cell phone) can be used to block cellphone radiations to the body.? My husband use his cell phone on his belt case. All day long that cellphone is next to his liver or pancreas. Whats your opinion on that?? Any suggestion or a video on who to protect you from cell phones radiation? All the best

[@disasterprepper]

@@finielnecave6180 Hi Fini, I worry about this as well. In fact, I plan to test about two dozen products that claim to reduce cell phone exposure. My guess is that most don't work well, but I hope to find one that does a good job. Stay tuned, I should post the video in a couple of weeks.

[@finielnecave6180]

@@disasterprepper i will be very attrntive to that video. Best regsrds and all the best.!

[@choosen2preach320]

I bought a rfid wallet called mundi rfid wallet do you think I should put foil in it to make it more secure or a rfid card that looks like a credit card? The wallet is like a medium size wallet that can also hold a phone. Do they also have protection for phones? I see other people using their phones as credit cards.

[@whiteeye2121movalik]

if I wrap my card in aluminum foil - will that also work as a blocker?

[@jaimedoyle6102]

I don't see the kinks to the products. Can you provide them?

[@susanreich858]

You did not test any of the women’s wallets?

[@FriedrichLadegast1818]

There seems to be a lot of BS on KZbin about these RFID blockers, with many people declaring that they're useless. But when put to the test, they're very effective! There are also larger blocking sleeves for passports, and I use one.

[@LabGecko]

Just FYI, current pentest RFID readers are more powerful so while these are great tests, more testing is warranted for more secure needs. I've seen tests that could read cards up to 3 ft away.

[@Slavulienka1]

Are you able to advise if there are any wallets or rfid cards available to protect against those new rfid readers? I had my cards in sleeves provided by my bank and my cards were still stolen. I am not sure how can I protect myself … I agree that I am not sure if any of these would help me…

[@Daygomadebrian]

Which one is best for travel? I had those plastic easy open type wallets but broke so fast.... I travel a lot in airports etc