We live in a digital age where smart payment providers compete to move us further away from hard cash and into a cashless society. Apple Pay, Amazon Pay, PayPal and ClearPay are all cashless digital payment solutions for those who want to lose their connection with hard currency.
Big brands and retailers are anticipating a behaviour change too. There has been an explosion of smaller, slimmer credit card cases in recent years as they expect consumers to carry fewer cards and no cash. This might well be the expected behaviour of Millennials. After all, they are born into the digital age. Card cases are more affordable, too, so they can buy into Luxury brands at a reasonable entry price level. But, according to our recent poll on Twitter, not all of you are ready to give up wallets just yet, and it seems that our fondness for the traditional bifold wallet may continue for a while.
When given the choice of a wallet or a card case, a staggering 76% responded in favour of carrying a wallet, and 46% preferred black.
For many accessories brands, the wallets category and personalised wallets, will be one of their highest-grossing categories this Christmas, but could this have more to do with style than the unwillingness to move with the times?
Style and a distinctive appearance transcends clothing, and accessories allow another layer of individuality. A key fob, wallet, belt buckle, pocket square or lapel pin all set you apart and tell a story of who you are, your level of creativity, your professionalism and your ambition.
But what about the phone payment process, and how does this compare to paying with a card or cash from a wallet or a card holder?
Scenario one
You tap your phone to pay for flowers, settle the bill at a romantic candle-lit first date, or buy a bottle of Delamain de Voyage. It’s all over very quickly and adds no weight to the importance of the occasion.
Scenario two
You open your jacket and remove your beautifully crafted wallet or card holder, open it to remove your credit card or cash, pay, take your receipt and thoughtfully tuck it inside before stowing the wallet back inside your jacket pocket. WOW! Smooth, stylish and gentlemanly.
Hmmm, we know which one we prefer.
Nothing is worse than a wallet that is 20 years old and falling apart. Equally as bad is an unsightly, overstuffed and bulging wallet. By carrying a wallet in poor condition or bulging with receipts, you give the impression of being disorganised or not taking pride in your appearance.
One might argue that with more people paying using stored cards on their phones, that wallets are obsolete, but this is simply not true. When someone doesn't carry a wallet, it doesn't look good. There are occasions when you may not be able to pay with your phone, such as when your battery is dead or a large transaction value. Nothing looks worse than a man scrambling around in his pockets for cash or credit cards.
We aren't suggesting you get a big wallet. A minimalist RFID card holder to hold a couple of your essential backup cards and a few notes is not difficult to carry, and it could be the difference between looking awesome or looking disorganised and unprofessional.
Our Award-winning collection of men's wallets includes popular styles such as bifold, trifold and wallets with coin pockets. All our designs are made with lightweight, next generation materials to reduce bulk and reduce our impact on the planet.
All the materials we use are up to 3 times less environmentally damaging than animal leather. Each item is soft, functional, durable and can be personalised with initials.
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