9 Best Smart Wallets of 2024

I'll be gifting these high-tech wallets to my parents (and myself) this holiday season.

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If you've ever lost your wallet, you understand the panic that ensues when you retrace your steps and it's nowhere to be found. The best smart wallets can give you peace of mind with specific slots for tracking devices and the ability to block Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), which protects personal and financial information on credit cards from being scanned and stolen.

Our tech and travel experts in the Good Housekeeping Institute are always testing and researching the latest gadgets that keep your valuables safe and track their whereabouts. For this guide, we researched and discovered top-rated smart wallets that are durable, stylish and have high-tech features so you can keep track of your wallet's whereabouts — and if you know a friend or family member who tends to misplace their valuables, this makes the perfect holiday gift. Ahead, find the best smart wallets you can buy, including AirTag wallets and stylish options.

This smart wallet is a bestseller on Amazon — and we can understand why. The faux leather material still looks chic and high quality, but can be given as a gift to the vegans and non-vegans in your life (the best of both worlds!). The slot for an AirTag and RFID blocking features are ideal for anyone who loses their wallet frequently or stresses about their credit card info being stolen.

We also love that it offers a whopping 11 card slots to fit all your credit cards, ID, health insurance card, library card, gift cards and anything else you may need. There's even is an ID window and easy storage for bills with an integrated money clip. It may not be the most minimalist pick on this list, but it’s a great choice for anyone who wants enough space to store their items without added bulk. If you don't need to use an AirTag to track your stuff and you want something less bulky, you can swap it for the brand's Slim Wallet.

This smart wallet from Buffway is perfect for everyday use. Not only is it offered in a whopping 35 colors, but it’s made from synthetic leather and comes at an extremely affordable price. Our pros like that it’s slim while still offering enough storage for several credit cards and that it features RFID blocking technology. Unlike other smart wallets, it also contains a built-in ID window so you don’t have to struggle to pull out your license. There’s also a handy cutout in the front to make removing your most used card from its slot a breeze.

Boasting over 80,000 five-star Amazon reviews, this wallet is a great option offered at an even better price. "I have had this wallet over two years now and it is still in great shape," one customer wrote.

A more condensed wallet is easier to fit in a pocket or tiny purse. This one from Secrid also has the bonus of balancing a small size with sensibility, featuring an RFID-blocking compartment. It’s quite small but packs a lot inside with an inventive card sliding mechanism that allows you to fan out all the cards while protecting them from sliding out. That means you can have six “protected” cards in addition to two “open” slots that can hold up to four cards. That, coupled with plenty of color options, makes it a supreme choice.

Made from high-quality materials, this smart wallet is built to last and even comes with a lifetime guarantee back it up. Along with RFID blocking, its slim design has room for up to 12 cards and there’s a notch to easily push them out when it’s time to pay. One Amazon reviewer said the wallet's durable materials feel robust and well-crafted: "It’s clear that The Ridge has paid attention to every detail, ensuring that the wallet can withstand everyday use while maintaining its stylish appearance," they wrote.

While it's not the fanciest-looking option, we like that you have the choice between an integrated cash strap to hold bills or a money clip. There are also tons of wallet patterns and designs on the website making this a great gift, as well as accessories like a key holder or a smart wallet kit that features an attachable case for your wallet’s AirTag. On the brand's website, you can choose from aluminum, titanium or carbon fiber wallet options.

We love the sleek, super-slim design of this genuine leather wallet, which is offered in 10 shades such as black, brown and burgundy. But just because the design looks streamlined doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice space. According to the brand, you can store more than 10 cards inside the wallet and four to six within the card slider system. While there are no slots for coins, the wallet has a handy strap to keep your cash secure and a built-in trigger to make releasing cards easy. "The card compartment has a nice feature at the bottom where a simple push of your finger inward while holding will make the cards inside stair step up to where you can choose the one you are needing at that moment," one Amazon reviewer wrote.

In addition to RFID blocking, our pros like that this feature-rich wallet contains a built-in pocket where you can store a slim tracker like the Ekster Tracker Card so you can locate your wallet via Bluetooth should you lose it. Elkster also makes an AirTag version of this wallet, but some online customers said it was a little too loose for their liking.

If you like using Apple AirTags to track your keys, luggage and other often-forgotten items, this might be the wallet for you: It has not one but two pockets to perfectly fit an AirTag. One can be seen from the exterior and the other is a discrete interior flap so it goes unseen — use whichever you prefer to stow the AirTag. An Amazon reviewer who bought this wallet a year ago said it "still looks brand new" and the AirTag part "hasn't gotten loose at all."

The sleek cowhide leather wallet, available in multiple colors, also has two bill compartments, six horizontal credit card slots, two vertical pockets and an ID window with thumb slot, though some users report the stitching from the tracker slot blocks part of the bill compartment. Like other smart wallets, there’s also an RFID blocking layer to keep your personal data safe.

This smart wallet is made of soft Italian leather that feels great to the touch. Our pros like that it’s a simple yet sophisticated design featuring a self-retracting pull-up strap to make removing secured cards easy. Like other smart wallets, it features RFID blocking and is a great pick for anyone who mainly carries credit cards, IDs and cash. We also like that there are card and cash storage options both on top of the wallet and on the sides making access convenient. Be careful with the smart strap, which some Amazon reviewers broke after pulling on it too hard.

This leather smart wallet from Bellroy is perfect for international and professional travelers who like to have cash on hand. This wallet can help keep crisp bills of all sizes flat and secure, in addition to multiple credit cards. Though it features RFID blocking, we really appreciate that there’s a hidden pouch that can be used for storing coins or even an AirTag. Plus, there's an additional protected section that’s ideal for keeping business cards or personal photos unharmed.

"The Java [color] of the wallet looks very stylish and premium, without compromising on functionality: Build is top notch with very well finished seams and quality leather," one online reviewer wrote.

This bifold wallet has a slot for your ID, a money clip for cash and even a smart pull strap to make it easier to access three or four extra cards inside your wallet. On top of RFID blocking, we like that this pick is slim yet roomy, though it does have slightly less card storage than some other picks on this list. We also like the front slot cutout which lets you quickly access your most used card without having to open up the wallet.

Over 28,000 five-star Amazon reviews raved about the sleek look of this wallet and how many cards it can fit. "The wallet itself was crafted flawlessly," one reviewer wrote.

The Good Housekeeping Institute's product testing experts and engineers evaluated key criteria to choose the best smart wallets. To make our recommendations, we considered brands that typically perform well in our evaluations, high-quality materials our experts are familiar with and features that would be most useful, such as built-in layers and pockets designed to hold trackers that allow you to easily locate your wallet. We also factored in consumer reviews.

✔️ Storage: Consider how many credit cards and IDs you’ll want to carry around in your wallet. Do you typically have lots of cash? While some wallets are excellent for storing multiple credit cards, they may have limited storage space for bills, coins or other items. If you mostly rely on credit cards, consider a smart wallet with a card slider, push system or smart strap to help you access cards easily without having to dig through your wallet. Additionally, most men's wallets are designed without any coin storage. If you like to hold onto your change, consider looking for a bulkier option with a zippered slot to store coins.

✔️ Tracker compartment: To make using a tracker easier with your wallet, look for ones that have pockets that will securely hold an AirTag or TileMate tracker. This can be done with a built-in or hidden layer inside that will make sure the tracker doesn't fall out easily.

✔️ Materials: Smart wallets are frequently made from leather, faux leather (PU leather) or other metal materials such as aluminum or titanium. If you’re looking for a luxuriously soft feel that will age well over time, consider investing in a genuine leather wallet. If you like the feel of leather but would prefer a great value wallet, you can find one made of faux leather for a great price, just keep in mind that it may not be as durable. If durability is important, choose a wallet made from aluminum, which is lightweight but not malleable like fabrics, making it a little less comfortable to carry in your pocket.

✔️ Style: Smart wallets come in various styles. Do you prefer a minimalist smart wallet where all your items are accessible from the wallet's exterior or do you prefer one that’s bifold and opens up to reveal credit cards and cash? Also, keep in mind that some smart wallets offer significantly more colors or patterns (and even accessories) to choose from so always be sure to check the brand's website.

"Unlike traditional smart home products, smart wallets are not connected to anything, nor do they have an 'assistant' you can call upon," says our Test Engineer, Alec Scherma. "Smart wallets utilize RFID blocking material, which prevents anyone from skimming your credit cards with an unauthorized RFID reader (as long as it's in the wallet!)."

Smart wallets also are typically designed with smart storage options for credit cards. Many options also feature a built-in layer where you can discreetly store a tracker such as a wallet-friendly Tile Slim tracker or a compact Apple AirTag. These trackers can help you locate your wallet should it get lost or be misplaced by leveraging GPS, Bluetooth or Wi-Fi to pinpoint its location.

Our credit cards store valuable personal and financial information that is potentially at risk of being stolen by hackers. While the risk of this isn’t high, an RFID-blocking layer can give you an extra feel of security by blocking external signals. It does this through a thin layer of carbon fiber or aluminum that’s hidden under the outer material, preventing any radio frequency signals from reading your card. Many wallets now offer this feature, and it can’t hurt to have it as it doesn’t interrupt any other tracker you may use.

While none of the wallets on this list have a built-in tracker (that would require either charging a battery or replacing one over time), many of them do offer the functionality of fitting popular trackers. If you’re worried about misplacing your wallet or having it stolen, pick smart wallets that offer fabric and inner layers designed to conceal tile trackers without risking it falling out. Or you can use a tracker that can fit in a card slot, like the Tile Slim or Elevation Lab TagVault.

This roundup was written by Courtney Campbell, who has written and reviewed products across a wide range of topics throughout her career. Most recently, Isabella Cavallo, an assistant commerce editor at Good Housekeeping, updated this guide by adding new picks and providing more in-depth information on each recommendation from GH's tech experts. She also spent hours researching online reviews and forums to gather insights into customers' experiences with these smart wallets.

Looking to track more of your items (and health analytics!) during your travels? Check out more of our expert-approved smart gadget picks:

Courtney (she/hers) has spent the past 5 years testing everything from reusable straws to standing desks to homemade kombucha kits. A longtime reviewer, deals hunter, and lifestyle writer, she currently heads up the American Kennel Club's product review site Retrievest and previously worked as the Shopping Editor for USA Today’s Reviewed. Additionally, she has covered design and lifestyle trends for Apartment Therapy, Domino, SELF, and more. A graduate of Elon University, she loves telling everyone about what race she’s planning on running next while raving about her favorite running headphones (they’re bone conducting!).

Isabella (she/her) covers commerce and product-related content in the home, lifestyle, fitness, technology and beauty. She graduated from Binghamton University in 2022 with a bachelor’s degree in English: Literature & Rhetoric. Before joining GH, she was an editorial assistant at Prevention, where she covered health topics and celebrity news.

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