When it comes to leather wallets, less is more. It’s not about packing it a lot of stuff just to make it look big because bulky wallets don’t necessarily equate to opulence. So it’s recommended to go through your wallet now and weed out all the junk that shouldn’t be in there and place only the necessary stuff.
But what are these things that should be placed inside your bi-fold? And to be more specific, what should be inside a gentleman’s leather wallet? Read more as we are going to tackle this topic in today’s guide.
Minimalism Is The Key
Credit & Debit Cards – Paying through plastic has always been part of our norm, but there’s no reason to overdo it. So if possible, stash in at least 2 credit cards as much as possible as this will be more than enough to handle your monetary transactions on a daily basis. Just make sure that these cards have enough funds.
Carrying several credit or debit cards is impractical as it only creates bulk that can also deform the leather of your wallet over time. So having a couple of plastic money in your gentleman’s leather wallet is all that you need.
Identification Cards – Of course, having these cards is also essential since some establishments may require you to show IDs when paying with a credit card. If possible, just place your Driver’s License and Company ID as these cards are widely accepted as official types of IDs.
Business Cards – If there’s a need to have a business card, then try to place the exact number of business cards that you need. And you can do that by determining first the number of business meetings you’ll be having the next day so you can put in the exact number of cards in your wallet, with an extra card to spare, just in case of any unplanned business meetings.
Transit Cards – If you live in a major US city, then it’s highly likely that you are taking public transport regularly. So be sure to include this inside your wallet as well, but obviously don’t include it in your wallet paraphernalia if you’re driving your own car.
Insurance Card – This card is very essential since it contains all the insurance information that you’ll need should anything unexpected may happen. An insurance card will definitely come in handy in times of emergency, and therefore a must-have item in any wallets for men (and even women).
Cash – And of course, you’re also required to carry spare bills and coins for situations where you need to pay in cash like having a drink at bars, paying your friends back, and dining out in restaurants that only accept cash-only payments.
Conclusion
Overall, these are the bare essentials that should be inside a gentleman’s leather wallet, the things that’ you’ll need on a daily basis. Bringing rewards cards, gift cards, punch cards, and even your Social Security Card is not needed. So try to keep these things in your room for now and place it in your wallet as needed.