by Adam Pease

If you’re thinking about a gift for a loved one or friend this holiday season, it’s difficult to go wrong with a solid wallet. While many of us already have them, it’s never a bad time to upgrade, and a gift you use every day is a gift you remember. While many expensive and carefully-tailored choices are available, we want to suggest a minimalist gift that will be loved by many. The Ridge Wallet is a minimalist, metal wallet that functions as an RFID-blocking credit card holder. 

Preventing Contactless Credit Card Fraud

What is an RFID-blocking wallet? RFID, or radio frequency identification, is a technology that is used to attach a scannable digital identity to a physical object. Many credit card holders fear that a hacker or thief wielding an RFID scanner . Indeed, remote credit card fraud is an ongoing occurrence whose origins are difficult to determine for regulatory bodies. 

While the actual prevalence of RFID fraud is tough to assess given the limited reporting from government agencies, it is certainly within the realm of possibility. While many naysayers have insisted that RFID-based fraud is an unlikely, or even “impossible” event, the reality is that technological vulnerabilities and exploits are always emerging, and RFID is no exception. 

Even if RFID-based fraud is not the most prominent form of fraud today, there is no telling what the future holds. As we transition into a world where many rely entirely on their credit cards, foregoing cash, the added sense of security afforded by an RFID-blocking wallet can help customers feel safe depending on their credit cards. If nothing else, Ridge Wallets provide owners with the assurance that their cards are protected from remote fraud, real or potential.

For men's wallets and women's wallets alike, the Ridge Wallet is a great device for preventing fraud related to RFID in credit cards and for providing a gift for a friend or loved one that prefers a minimalist lifestyle.

The Ridge Wallet: Towards Digital Minimalism  

Aragon feels that the Ridge Wallet is a great holiday choice this year due to its emphasis on minimalist design, its affordability, and its forward-looking design ethos. While the wallet does have money clip capabilities for those who want to carry cash, it is really designed for the modern consumer, who often only needs a few credit cards to go shopping.

If you know someone who always has an overstuffed wallet, who holds onto more cards and slips of paper than they need to, a gift like the Ridge Wallet could be a great wake up call for our digitally minimalist future. Instead of weighing down one’s pockets with unnecessary junk, a Ridge Wallet user can count on the fact that they are only carrying their essentials. 

Bottom Line

At the end of the day, the Ridge Wallet is solid gift choice from the standpoint of security and aesthetics. Its simplicity makes it a good choice for a loved one or friend who doesn’t usually opt for flashy accessories, and its sensitivity to the possibility of remote credit card fraud will make its carrier feel more secure. If you’re looking for a durable, affordable technology gift that will be used every day, look no further than the Ridge Wallet.