A leather wallet is basically a mandatory purchase as well as a valued life tool, one that you use every single day to carry round your most personal and private data, not to mention your credit cards, cash and coins.
However, a wallet isn't just a utility item – guys can differentiate themselves by choosing a stylish wallet that says something about their personality. Prioritising an item that is less essential than shoes and shirts sends a strong message about your individuality, along with your approach to style.
To give you an overview of everything from billfolds to standout designer card holders, below is our list of the best wallets you can find right now.
If you’re willing to put aside a bit more cash for your next wallet or cardholder, then this leather bifold cardholder from Tom Ford is a top option. The fine stitching, well-proportioned font and a colour that looks sort of like ‘cement black’ all combine to make a high quality accessory.
While it’s not the cheapest item on the list, the full-grain leather will ensure long-term durability. It also comes with six slots for your cards, two of which have thoughtfully-designed thumb cutouts to make it easier to draw out as you’re making a payment.
Looking for a stylish card holder which stands out from the crowd (but not too much)? Mulberry's cardholder is crafted from robust full-grain leather that will only get softer and more patinated with wear. It's fitted with four slots for organising credit, business and membership cards, plus it has a central slip that's handy for keeping receipts or notes.
If you're more man-about-town than romp around the countryside, then this card holder from Burberry is the one for you. It's slim and functional, crafted from durable leather and cotton-twill and accented with Burberry's instantly-recognisable House Check design.
The wallet has plenty of slots to ensure your cards, receipts and bills stay organised, but there is no space for coins. Yes, it's on the more expensive side, but this wallet is a stylish investment which will last for years to come.
Storing your credit and debit cards can be an irksome business at the best of times. However, it can be done with style and ease thanks to this Smythson Card Holder Wallet.
There are multiple pockets on offer once you open this 100% leather design that comes with a cool stippled effect finish, while the embossed Smythson of Bond Street logo breaks up the all black colouring. The super compact design makes it pocket, coat or manbag-friendly too.
There are card holders, and then there’s the ‘extreme business’ card holder from Montblanc. Whether this relates to a better way to store cards, or is just a clever branding exercise from Montblanc’s product team, we’ll never quite know. What’s certain, however, is that this is a very good-looking accessory.
The quality leather has been worked for an eye-catching woven carbon look and is a great accessory to carry while you’re travelling for work. It comes with cotton lining and a range of card slots and compartments to store all of your valuables.
Kingsman has teamed up with leather goods heritage brand Smythson to design this sleek cardholder. An easy way to keep your essentials organised, it’s made from cross-grain leather in a deep burgundy shade and embossed in gold with both of the brands' logos.
Common Projects' accessories are made with the same understated approach to design and fine materials as its popular line of sneakers. This cardholder is simple and sleek, made in Italy from cross-grain leather. There are eight card slots plus a central comportment for bills or a photo if you’re feeling romantic, but no room for coins or anything else. The minimal cardholder doesn’t come at a minimal price, but feels like good value for such style and quality.
If you love a bit of camouflage print but need a sophisticated wallet that’s good for work and the weekend, Paul Smith has come to the rescue. The British brand’s camouflage print textured leather cardholder sports the fashionable print on the front, and plain black on the back and is made of luxurious textured leather that’s been crafted in Italy. With three slots and a central compartment it’s got room for the essentials, but nothing more. Made to go with everything and to disguise signs of wear, it’s a keeper, which isn’t bad at all for a quality item made by a designer brand.
One of the only ways to avoid an overstuffed wallet is to opt for a slim cardholder like Polo Ralph Lauren's that only has room for the essentials.
It's crafted from navy full-grain leather, detailed with a striped grosgrain tab and has the capacity for your license, store loyalty and credit cards. What more could you need?
One look at this bifold wallet and you’ll be very keen to start enjoying its charms for yourself. Central to the appeal is its classic, timeless design, fashioned from pure Italian calf leather. It’s gorgeous to look at but undeniably practical into the bargain. Opened up, you get the option of eight card slots, two long pockets for all of your notes.
Designed to be carried in the inside pocket of your suit jacket, this horizontal wallet is expertly crafted from German full-grain cowhide with unique Montblanc deep shine, chrome-tanned, dyed through.
The star emblem has a palladium-coated ring for added corrosion resistance to keep it looking pristine, and there's plenty of space for your valuables. How much space exactly? You've got eight card slots, two sections for banknotes and two additional pockets for receipts and appointment cards.
It might be at the pricier end of the wallet spectrum but that’s for good reason. The Mulberry natural grain leather billfold wallet bristles with stylish goodness and is resplendent in tan leather and a distinctive foil-embossed Mulberry logo. Inside, it’s a pocket-fest with the nappa lining offering up eight credit or business card slots and a sleeve for cash.
You also get a brace of hidden compartments for the safekeeping of receipts and suchlike while we love the embossed Mulberry tree signature.
Step into the sumptuous world of Barbour with this hand-crafted full grain leather wallet, that comes in fetching brown, or black if you want to remain low-key. It sports that classic bifold design that’s been around forever, but there are some neat variations on the theme.
Inside, you’ll find a signature tartan lining, no less than eight card slots, plus two more for other slimline bits and bobs along with a separate note compartment. Icing on the cake comes from the embossed vintage branding.
This wallet from Giuseppe Zanotti is more your classic run-of-the-mill example. That’s meant in an entirely positive way, with the high quality Italian craftsmanship really showing through as soon as you take the first look.
There are plenty of internal compartments for you to slide your cash and cards into place along with clean, minimal white branding inside and out. And the crocodile-textured leather will not only feel good to the touch and prevent scuffs from becoming too visible, it simply just looks the part.
One way designers make their accessories stand out is through a bold logo, and this glossy wallet from Fendi is a prime example of a logo taking centre stage. It’s not all branding though – there are eight card slots and two bill compartments for everyday practicality as well.
While the circular patch might be a little garish if you’re after a more understated style, this could be one of the main draw cards if you want your wallet to command attention every time you reach for it.
Sometimes the right purchase is a no-messing-about wallet that looks good and holds cash, rather than trying to create an attention funnel every time you’re at the cashier. If simplicity is a priority for you, then this bill fold wallet from Emporio Armani might be your next purchase.
Not ostentatious and certainly an affordable option, this would be an ideal choice for you if a flashy wallet is less of a style consideration than functionality and a modest budget are. A solid daily driver.
Although there is a vast selection of black wallets to choose from, there’s a lot to be said for switching to tan. This tan-and-beige, polished-leather billfold wallet from Il Bussetto is certainly a good style choice but also doesn’t sacrifice function – it’s got eight card slots, two bill sleeves and receipt pockets as well.
It also appears that the brand hasn’t made too many compromises on quality to keep the price reasonable. The only major consideration for you will probably be how easily tan and beige will integrate into your wardrobe.
You get the choice of a coffee or black finish from this simple-but-effective 12cm x 9cm x 3cm design from the Jekyll & Hide stable. The full-grain leather finish promises hard-wearing performance while the RFID lining is designed to protect bank cards and passports from identity theft.
Storage is plentiful, with no less than four card slots, two slip pockets and a handy little coin pouch that can be secured thanks to a studded closure. There’s space for notes plus a zipped compartment and the whole package comes in a cool gift box.
Since 1904, Georg Jensen has been driven by designs that combine functionality and beauty; quality craftsmanship and timeless aesthetics. This wallet is a perfect example of that.
Each item is created from leather with a stylish grey finish to create shade and shadows.
Loewe has been masterfully crafting leather goods since 1846, and this billfold wallet is a fine example of the house's attention to detail. It's embossed with the signature anagram, while the edges have been hand-painted for resiliency.
It hosts eight card slots, two central compartments and two receipt pockets, so having organised essentials is a given.
If you're looking for a understated but still truly luxurious, how about this card case from Launer, who includes Her Majesty the Queen, the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall as customers.
This Launer credit card case is made from premium calf leather, allowing for a soft touch but long-lasting finish. It can hold six cards with room for notes when folded. This case would be an excellent gift for a loved one or a useful piece for yourself.
If you prefer something a little more colourful, Launer's newest collection feature bright interiors.
Whether you’re on a business lunch or date, you can settle up in style with Paul Smith’s stripe trimmed leather bifold wallet. Made from full-grain leather, it’s designed to wear well and look smart for longer, while it’s trimmed with the brand’s signature stripes to add a playful touch and make it instantly recognisable. There are plenty of card slots, bill sleeves and receipt pockets inside this wallet to keep everything organised.
Wallets can get grubby pretty quickly, so this hand-washable Herschel Supply Co. Unisex Wallet is a great option if you like things squeaky clean. What’s more, it has the benefit of an RFID blocking design that can fend off card skimming attempts and inside there’s a sensible selection of card slots and a pocket for loose change.
There are six different shades to choose from and we love that signature red and white striped interior flourish too. Meanwhile, the one-size-fits-all design makes it a perfect gift option.
Store your cards and cash in this zipped wallet from Comme Des Garçons. Crafted from textured grain leather, it's smart yet casual aesthetic will go with most outfits. The major positive here is that the zip-up bifold design will keep the contents secure.
Unzipping the wallet will reveal three card slots, a coin compartment and space for cash and receipts.
Finding the perfect wallet is all about striking the balance between size and space, leather-goods maker Nodus think they've found that ideal balance. This is the Compact Coin.
This new wallet doesn't have a large footprint, but still manages to pack a lot in. How much exactly? The Compact Coin has space for 15 credit cards (yes, 15!), there's a coin pouch, dedicated compartment for folded notes and receipts, and, on top of all of that, a key pocket.
If you're sick of loose change, pop Dunhill's coin case in your pocket. It's been made from durable full-grain leather in the label's London workshop in a curved shape that's perfectly suited for slipping into your trousers without disrupting the lines. It comes in an easy-to-wrap presentation box for gifting.
It’s always handy to have some change, whether it’s for leaving a tip in a restaurant or rewarding a good busker. Il Bussetto’s polished leather coin case will make you more generous as you’ll want to use it all the time. The bulbous case is made using traditional Tuscan crafting techniques. Handmade from polished-leather coloured using only natural dyes, it's moulded on a wooden form to eliminate the need for seams, making for a pleasingly tactile form.
