A phone card holder solves the problem of bulky wallets and stuffed pockets—instantly! Most wallets are crammed full of loyalty cards, credit cards, and cash, quickly taking up space. The best phone card holders are low-profile and lightweight but still have ample room for cash and your most important cards, attaching via reusable adhesive to the back of your smartphone or its case. From stretchy spandex to professional-looking leather, we collected our favorite phone case holders—see which one is right for you.
Gecko Travel Tech adhesive phone card holder (1x gray white, 1x blank gray)
Light, thin, stretchy
Minimalists rejoice; Gecko TravelTech's stick-on phone card holder and wallet fits most phones and is only 2 millimeters thick before storing cards and cash. Its Lycra sleeve holds contents snugly, and it comes with a few other freebies, best of which is the RFID card sleeve. Two or three cards and a few folded bills will fit in this phone card holder, and it's extra-tall to hide your card information and cash from prying eyes.
HUO ZAO silicone credit card pouch phone wallet
Smooth swapping
Fans of neon colors will especially dig this 10-pack of silicone sleeves by HUO ZAO. Made with 3M adhesive for a firm hold, without sticky residue, buyers can easily swap out colors. It's worth mentioning that silicone is more apt to tear than fabric or leather, so HUO ZAO offering their holders in multipacks is the right decision. These card holders also stick to nearly any surface, so you're not limited to the back of your phone.
Sinjimoru secure phone card holder pouch with flap
Complimentary colors
Two-tone, vivid colorways add visual interest to Sinjimoru's phone card holder, and its security flap is embossed with a Saffiano-style texture. Ideally, it fits three cards, but five cards are its limit. The only downside that we could find is that the adhesive isn't reusable and won't attach to matte-textured phone exteriors. Stretch fabric, PU, and leather holders also hold up longer than comparable silicone sleeves, so you can rest assured that your purchase from Sinjimoru will last.
WALLAROO leather phone card holder with ring
Real leather
If you don't like the feel of spandex or silicone, then Wallaroo's holder is a wise choice. Genuine leather stands the test of time, and twenty rich shades (offered with or without a ring) complement any phone color scheme. 3M adhesive holds this particular phone card holder snugly to your smartphone, and it's compatible with the majority of phone cases. The ring does double-duty, acting as a stable point to slide a finger through as well as a kickstand for horizontal viewing.
PopSockets PopWallet+ with integrated swappable PopTop
Switch it up
PopSockets is best known for its PopGrips - a telescoping disc that sticks to the back of your phone or its case, providing a secure and comfy grip while using your phone. The PopWallet+ plays into this modular theme by offering a base that's actually a phone card holder, with the option of swapping out its PopTop. If you're already a PopSocket owner, this wallet is a great buy to round out your collection. It's already compatible with various mounts for hands-free use—and if the adhesive fails on a glass-backed phone, PopSockets includes an attachable disc that will solve that issue.
Ringke slotted card holder (2 Pack)
Slim but not flimsy
If you tend to only keep a couple of cards on hand or take mass transit regularly, then Ringke's created the perfect phone card holder for you. Thin, light plastic has a bit of snapback to it, allowing you to easily remove cards as needed without damaging the case. RFID cards can still transmit their signal through this case, and a stairstep-type internal shelf holds each card in its own spot securely.
Bottom line
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Your smartphone is something you hold all day long and take everywhere. Ultimately, your choice will come down to whether you like your phone card holder's texture in your hand and if its design holds enough cards and/or cash to get through an average day.
Card holders such as Gecko TravelTech's have the greatest amount of potential storage space, thanks to springy Lycra or other 4-way-stretch textiles. The inclusion of an RFID sleeve, its approachable cost, and a wide range of colors and logos to choose from made it our best overall choice. If your only deciding factor is cost, then HUO ZAO's 10-pack of brightly colored silicone phone card holders is absolutely the best value you'll find on your search. Silicone may show wear and tear sooner, but you can choose from nine remaining sleeves to replace it with.