Paul Posted September 9, 2017 Report Share Posted September 9, 2017 (edited) My old wallets just broke. I started looking around at slimming it down, to perhaps just cards and the odd note, not carrying the coin cash anymore, just leaving some change at work or in the car, where I typically only use coins etc.. Then I thought, do I actually need a wallet, or just how slimmed down could I manage with? I carry an iPhone everywhere with me, yet have never even considered the Apple Pay/ wallet/ NFC functions. I frequently see see people with just an iPhone case and a single card in its case. I'm guessing Mac With his love for tech, security, and all things Apple may have already done this, and particularly the other Londoners in the TSN community.. How are you getting on? Do you bother with a wallet anymore? Any must have apps? http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/10/24/end-of-the-wallet-in-sight-britons-turn-their-backs-on-cash/ http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2016/05/13/never-lose-your-id-again-dvla-reveals-plans-for-iphone-driving-l/ Edited September 9, 2017 by Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazdot Posted September 9, 2017 Report Share Posted September 9, 2017 I bought a Bellroy minimal wallet 3 years ago, suits me fine as most of my transactions are done with my phone through Android pay. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bellroy-Leather-Very-Small-Wallet/dp/B00JZBOKJ2/ref=sr_1_13?s=luggage&ie=UTF8&qid=1504955975&sr=1-13&nodeID=11967999031&psd=1&keywords=minimal+wallets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted September 9, 2017 Report Share Posted September 9, 2017 I switched to a money clip (used it for notes and cards) years ago .... and then one day forgot the clip so since then I just have notes folded around the cards. All getting used less due to Android pay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted September 9, 2017 Report Share Posted September 9, 2017 (edited) I use NFC and ApplePay on my iPhone almost daily - but I could never do away with my wallet. There are far too many places out of major Cities and Towns that don't use it and I'm forever finding a need for cash on my travels. I use my wallet for receipts, membership cards (mostly loyalty schemes that I could probably dispose of, admittedly) and debit cards, Finally, don't forget that not all retailers will allow limitless ApplePay. It is limited to £30 in most locations. Oh and if your phone breaks or you lose it and find yourself stranded.... Edited September 9, 2017 by NewNiceMrMe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarMad Posted September 9, 2017 Report Share Posted September 9, 2017 I bought one of these as part of the original kickstarted campaign. https://ravean.com/pages/ravean-minimalist-wallet Doesn't take up much space and you can get a fair few cars in it, has nicely slimmed my pocket down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-bmw Posted September 10, 2017 Report Share Posted September 10, 2017 11 hours ago, CarMad said: you can get a fair few cars in it, 'Kin 'ell, it must be much bigger than it looks! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billy2shots Posted September 10, 2017 Report Share Posted September 10, 2017 12 hours ago, NewNiceMrMe said: I use NFC and ApplePay on my iPhone almost daily - but I could never do away with my wallet. There are far too many places out of major Cities and Towns that don't use it and I'm forever finding a need for cash on my travels. I use my wallet for receipts, membership cards (mostly loyalty schemes that I could probably dispose of, admittedly) and debit cards, Finally, don't forget that not all retailers will allow limitless ApplePay. It is limited to £30 in most locations. Oh and if your phone breaks or you lose it and find yourself stranded.... Not to mention your driving license. I don't know about anyone else but I often need to show ID. Something as simple as using the local refuse dump requires proof of address. Yes you could keep something in the car or remember to take it with you but still.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted September 10, 2017 Report Share Posted September 10, 2017 If my phone goes down then I'd have bigger concerns than loyalty cards. I don't feel the need to carry more than a credit card, debit card and cash Sometimes I need a couple of ID cards but a few cards with the notes folder around then jut slips in the pocket without any bulk. The one downside is it takes a little while to stop patting yourself down looking for your wallet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted September 10, 2017 Report Share Posted September 10, 2017 2 hours ago, billy2shots said: Not to mention your driving license. I don't know about anyone else but I often need to show ID. Something as simple as using the local refuse dump requires proof of address. Yes you could keep something in the car or remember to take it with you but still.. Yup, very true. I use my driving licence on all domestic flights for ID. If I got into the habit of not carrying my wallet, I know what would happen one day... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted September 10, 2017 Report Share Posted September 10, 2017 I do have one question about this in general. What's the problem with carrying a wallet? I'm a big advocate of all new technology but I also feel we're too quick as a society to let some things replace others when there is no need or we are too keen to drop something deemed old or traditional when it still serves a purpose. A wallet is hardly a ball and chain. I don't think we are anywhere near to me being able to leave my wallet at home anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-bmw Posted September 10, 2017 Report Share Posted September 10, 2017 10 minutes ago, NewNiceMrMe said: I don't think we are anywhere near to me being able to leave my wallet at home anyway. I left mine at home once when I went to my local, some would say it was deliberate! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted September 10, 2017 Report Share Posted September 10, 2017 Google Ads so clever I've now got wallet adverts coming up in Facebook e.g. https://vanacci.com/collections/carbon-wallets Clever aside from the fact I'm not after one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted September 11, 2017 Report Share Posted September 11, 2017 That is Facebook Ads being clever, not Google Ads.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted September 11, 2017 Report Share Posted September 11, 2017 ...and what would you know about it?!? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted September 11, 2017 Report Share Posted September 11, 2017 Facebook ads are ****ing dumb. So are Google ads. They're all dumb. I keep 'hiding' dumb ads just to see what new dumb ads appear. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac Posted September 12, 2017 Report Share Posted September 12, 2017 (edited) I have different wallets for different scenarios Round home and general day to day I use my watch/phone for most things. Wallet wise I have a small MB thing that carries two cards, and a bit of cash. I tend to use this whenever I have to go into our offices as our door control tag thing doesn't work when it's right next to my phone. This has changed a lot for me. I used to be very cash-centric, and would typically have a couple of hundred quid with me. Now, I'd be surprised if I had more than 10-20 quid in my wallet. As I don't go in to the office often, I actually for the most part have a wallet on my phone that has a couple of cards and some cash in. I just don't need to carry much stuff any more. I do have a 'full' proper wallet that I use when travelling further - has everything in. I just don't find I need it with me very often, so I don't bother carrying it. As a side note, I've always made sure I have a reasonable amount of cash at home just in case I lose stuff. I.e. So I can get a cab home from pretty much most of London should I need to. Never needed it, but hey ho. Edited September 12, 2017 by Mac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arch Posted September 12, 2017 Report Share Posted September 12, 2017 On 09/09/2017 at 11:21 AM, Paul said: My old wallets just broke. I'm trying to work out if there's a wonderful irony to that statement and, if so, whether you even need a new one... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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