Have You Been Looking for Smart Wallets for Men? Get to Know their Types with Best Brands of Smart Wallets Available in India (2021)

With the introduction of paper currency in the 16th century, wallets were also invented to keep money safe. And since then, wallets have evolved according to the size of the currencies, trends, needs, etc. Wallets are an integral part of a man's attire, and men love to keep it stylish and flaunt it too. While wallets are being used to keep currency, bills, coins, cards, drivers license, ID cards, passport, etc., the increasing no. of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) skimming and pickpocketing cases have created a demand for smart wallets which can protect you from fraudsters, give an alarm on your smartphone the moment it's away and can be tracked with the help of a GPS or Bluetooth.

A smart wallet for men is a wallet created with design and technical improvements. These enhancements are mostly for safety, convenience, and to track it in case you forget or lose your wallet. Few smart wallets also come with additional space for keeping extra articles, pen, etc., and are meant mostly for frequent travelers. These smart wallets can range from Rs.500 to a few thousand rupees, depending upon the features, quality, and brand, etc., and you can pick the one you want to slide in your pocket as per your habits, requirement, and budget.

You like your wallet sleek, smart, stylish, with Bluetooth connectivity, RFID protected, with GPS tracker, connected to an app, or big enough to hold your passport and international currencies! That's right, like many smartphones and devices, wallets are also smart in many different ways. You would be surprised to know that there are wallets that can open beer cans, are strong enough to brave any weather conditions, and then there are automatic wallets. Let's look at the various types of smart wallets that are more than just a small bag to carry your money.

The safety of your hard-earned money is the most important feature of a smart wallet. An RFID feature saves your credit card from being cloned, and you can use your cards at a merchant POS, hassle-free, contactless, and with peace of mind. A smart wallet keeps your personal and financial information safe from thieves. You can track your smart wallet if misplaced, lost, or stolen.

Moreover, with cashless, mobile-based, and contactless payments becoming the new norm, people prefer to carry less cash, which is a good thing as it saves you from the hassles of always keeping enough cash or change. Thus, the sleek wallet card holders serve the purpose of keeping your cards safe, and you can also carry a few money bills in them. Few smart wallets come equipped with mini tools which are quite useful during outings and adventure trips

Now we know a little bit about smart wallets, the types of different wallets, and how they are beneficial for men. Let's further explore a few smart wallets which can be carried in style by the modern man while they serve as a necessity and fashion statement as well.

Made from Vintage Leather, this crafted wallet has a wax finish that provides it a stonewashed look. This leather ages well with time and has a premium look. The compact size of 65 mm x 102 mm x 21 mm can easily fit in your pocket and has a coin pouch, currency slot, three card slots which can hold four embossed or six flat cards, business cards, currency notes, and receipts; and comes with a snap button type wallet closure.

The RFID protected wallet has an internal mechanism through which your cards slide out at the touch of the button located at the bottom side of the wallet. The smart wallet by Secrid comes with a 2-year warranty and is available on williampenn.net for Rs. 7,900.

The Voyager Leather Wallet + Anti-Loss Electronic Smart Tech by Cuir Ally is one of the many innovative products by Cuir Ally, an India based startup. This wallet contains a made in Europe smart chip which is powered by a replaceable battery and provides features like wallet loss alert notification on your smartphone, ring your wallet or track its location using the smartphone app, take selfies from your smartphone using the wallet as a remote and check the last seen location of your smartphone & wallet from any device connected to the internet like a laptop, tablet, etc.

It also provides a feature through which you can double press your wallet to ring your smartphone even when the phone is in silent mode. Compatible with iOS and Android phones, the Voyager Leather Wallet is available in three colors – black, brown, and blue. You also get a sleek metallic pen, a notepad, and a 1-year warranty with this product. The wallet is crafted from 100% genuine leather, can easily fit two passports, a flight boarding pass, spare sim card, pen and notepad, more than eight cards, and mostly all the international currencies. The amazing smart wallet is available for Rs. 3,499 on cuirally.com.

CONTACTS Men's Genuine Leather RFID Blocking Wallet is equipped with RFID blocking and made of genuine leather. It will goes great with jeans and can be a perfect gift for your loved one too. This exclusive leather wallet by Contact is available for Rs. 996 at amazon.in.

Pitaka's minimalist cardholder, the Carbon Magnetic Modular Card Holder, is a slim wallet that can hold up to 6 cards and is also RFID protected. Made from carbon fiber, the MagEZ wallet is slim but sturdy, and you can keep your money, cards, ID, etc., in the wallet layers, which can be added or removed as per your requirement. The layers are connected through the strong magnet and keep your possessions safe in the sleek wallet cardholder. The Pitaka MagEZ wallet is available for Rs. 5,832 on Pitaka.

The RFID protected travel wallet by Bellroy has separate sections for tickets, bills, and passports. The wallet has hidden compartments for keeping extra cash, four quick access card slots, and 3 extra slots to keep a sim card, sim ejector pin, and a pen. You also get a micro travel pen and three years warranty with this smart wallet, which is available for USD 129 (approx. Rs. 9,000) on bellroy.com, and they do accept shipping to India.

Another minimalist smart wallet that is sleek, stylish, can hold up to 8 cards, equipped with RFID blocking technology, and the metal money clip allows you to keep several currency bills. The wallet is made of supple calf leather, and available on amazon.in.

The Hide & Skin RFID blocking wallet is made from premium grain leather with an inner lining of durable cloth. The unique metal composite layering provides the RFID blocking technology, thus making it a skimming proof wallet. The stylish C clip can easily fit 4 – 5 cards, and you can easily access the cards with just the click of a button without having to unfold the entire wallet. Despite all these features, the smart wallet is available for just Rs. 599 on Flipkart.com.

It looks like any normal wallet, but this stylish wallet has the qualities of a smart wallet embedded in its core. The inbuilt tracker can help you find it back if lost or stolen, whereas the GPS location recording feature helps you to get back to track if you are lost or misguided at a new place or city, and the smart alarm feature keeps you notified of important schedules and meetings. The wallet has a remote shutter and is compatible with both iOS and Android smartphones. The wallet can store up to 5 cards and has two compartments for keeping cash, bills, IDs, etc. This smart wallet is available for Rs. 1,554 on croma.com.

Cleaning and wiping your wallet on a weekly basis with a damp cloth keeps it shining and dirt-free. Moreover, it also removes any stickiness, lint, and dust from the wallet. If using a leather wallet, then you can use a leather cleaner to clean it occasionally. Few leather wallets are made of soft or exotic leather; hence always test the leather cleaner on the inside part of the wallet in a small area. If you find no discoloration or effect on the leather, then use a small amount of the leather cleaner, rub your wallet with a clean cloth to clean off the grime, and finally rub off with a dry cloth to remove the traces of the leather cleaner.