When you’re dashing out to the store to pick up milk, taking the dog for a walk or going out at night, you don’t want to lug around your whole wallet. You just need a place to stash your ID and a credit card or two. That’s where cardholders come in. The best cardholders for women are slim enough to slip discretely into your back pocket (or into a clutch), yet have enough slots to hold your essentials. Cardholders tend to be less expensive than traditional wallets, so you can get one from a luxury brand like Saint Laurent or Bottega Veneta without breaking the bank.
Some have handy features like keychains and zip pockets—the Sodsay Card Case has both (and only costs $8)—while others like Quince’s Italian Leather Card Case Wristlet can even be worn around your wrist for hands-free convenience. Here, we rounded up the most stylish and functional cardholders for women, at every price point.
Saint Laurent Cassandre Matelassé Leather Cardholder
Like a mini version of their Monogram Large Wallet, Saint Laurent’s Cassandre Matelassé Leather Cardholder is made from Italian matelassé leather and sports a shiny gold YSL logo. It has four card slots, and comes in four chic colors (in addition to Gray, shown above, there is Green, Black and Red). Slip the cardholder in your clutch and you’re ready for a night out.
Small Cardholder That Makes A Big Statement
Maison de Sabré Leather Card Holder
Crafted from premium pebbled leather, the slim Maison de Sabré Leather Card Holder has four credit card slots plus a contrast leather middle slip pocket to hold a few bills. And while it makes quite a style statement, it’s also built for durability: The hand-finished edges are split-resistant to prevent fraying or unraveling. If you find the Shibuya Fuchsia shade (shown above) too bold, the cardholder also comes in five other colors, ranging from Black Caviar to Emerald Green.
Extra Slots Allow You To Carry More Cards
Bottega Veneta Intrecciato Leather Cardholder
Bottega Veneta’s best known feature is its Intrecciato weave, which is both stylish and durable. This cardholder combines the signature weave with eight card slots, and there is a zippered compartment in the back to hold coins. The cardholder is on the larger side, but is still slim enough to slip into a small purse.
An ID Window Plus A Handy Keychain
Sodsay Card Case with Keychain
This cardholder has a lot going for it: In addition to the pretty hue (there are 18 colors including the pale blue shade shown above), it has a zippered pocket, six card slots, an ID window on the back (so you don’t have to go fishing around for your license at the airport)—plus a keychain ring which allows you to attach the cardholder to your keys. It’s made of synthetic leather, but then again, it’s only $8.
Classic Look With Modern Conveniences
Gucci Ophidia Textured Leather-Trimmed Cardholder
This Gucci cardholder has all the hallmarks of a Gucci classic: “GG Supreme” coated-canvas and textured-leather material, the iconic red and green ribbon stripe and a golden interlocking-Gs logo. It has room for three credit cards, there’s a zippered coin compartment, and instead of a keychain, there is a clip on the back.
Just Like A Wallet, But Smaller
Royce New York Zip Leather Card Case
You may not be as familiar with Royce as you are with say, Saint Laurent or Gucci, but Royce is a heritage brand that’s been making high-quality leather goods since the 1880s. Their pebbled leather card case has six credit card slots and an interior zip-top compartment to hold cash and coins. It’s a little longer in length than some of the others on this list, yet still compact, and it’s available in 10 colors, including Light Pink (shown above).
Optional RFID Blocking Protects Your Personal Information
Leatherology Slim Card Case
Leatherology is all about options. You can order this leather card case in one of their 10 standard colors (including pretty shades like Deep Plum, shown above). Or you can choose a premium leather, like Black Croc (for an extra $20). For an additional $15, you can get RFID blocking, which protects your personal information from being stolen, and monogramming is available (which starts at $15). But even without all of that stuff, the Slim Case is perfectly practical and functional with four credit card slots and a center pocket.
Wristlet Design Makes It Easy To Carry
Quince Italian Leather Card Case Wristlet
Like most things at Quince, the Italian Leather Card Case Wristlet is high-quality and low-priced. It has eight card slots and a center zip compartment—plenty of room to carry everything you need—and the strap allows you to slide it over your wrist and wear it as a bracelet for hands-free convenience. Quince also sneaks in a key ring so you can attach your keys right to your cardholder.
Preppy Plaid Styling In A Durable Material
Burberry Sandon Check Card Holder
For those who love Burberry’s signature plaid but find a whole wallet (or purse of it) to be a little much, try this slim card holder. You don’t need to worry about it getting dirty—the plaid front is made of durable faux leather (polyurethane)—and it’s lined with viscose, which is a type of rayon. The four cards pockets and interior slot pocket are made from supple brown leather that complements the plaid front pocket.
Chic Curved Card Slots
Tory Burch Robinson Card Case
This Tory Burch card case has elegantly arched slots—two in the front and two in the back—plus a center pocket, all of which are lined in fabric. The gold hardware logo is understated, the cowhide leather is gorgeous and the diminutive size means it can slip into the smallest of pockets.
Luxe Leather And Clever Embroidery
Marni Card Holder
This chic cardholder is made from sumptuous black pebbled leather, but what makes it stand out is the embroidered beige logo cleverly hidden in the zig-zig trim. There are three card slots in the front, and the center compartment can hold a few more cards, plus some cash. This cardholder makes a statement anytime you pull it out to pay.
Keeps Credit Cards Concealed
Clare V Greenlake Mino Croco Card Case
Clare V’s take on the classic cardholder is refreshingly unique. The croco-embossed Italian cowhide holder opens up like a book to reveal a baby blue interior with three slots that can hold a surprising amount of cards and cash. Those who like to travel light but keep their cards and ID concealed will appreciate this “book” style—and the case comes in two additional colors (Cuoio with Green Stripe and Cuoio with Neon Pink Stripe) if the green doesn’t appeal to you.
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