Men's leather wallets: bifold, vertical, with coin pockets and RFID

Men’s Wallets · Piquadro · Orciani · Vittorio Citro

A men’s wallet should be chosen by answering three questions: how many cards you carry, whether you still use coins, and which pocket you will keep it in. Here you’ll find the ones we carry in our boutique, by Piquadro, Orciani and our own line with the Vittorio Citro logo engraved: bifold, vertical, with a money clip, and compact styles with cards that slide out. Almost all are made of leather, and we mention RFID protection only where the product description states it.

How many cards, how many coins

The number of card slots is listed in almost every product description, and it is the first detail to check. Four are enough for a debit card, credit card, driving licence and health card; loyalty cards quickly bring the total to eight or ten. Among the roomiest is Piquadro’s Blue Square, with twelve slots in a thickness of one and a half centimetres. At the other end are two- or three-card models with a coin pocket, designed for those who still use cash.

One thing we see at the counter: a full coin pocket is what makes a wallet bulge and lose its shape, especially in the back pocket of trousers. If you hardly use coins anymore, a flat model with a spring clip or money clip is the better choice.

Bifold, vertical or with a spring clip

The horizontal bifold format, around 11 by 9 centimetres, is the classic: it opens in two and fits in the inside pocket of a jacket. The vertical format is narrower and taller, and slips more easily into the front pocket of jeans; you’ll find it in Piquadro’s Blue Square Revamp and in the soft models from our own line.

A spring money clip holds folded banknotes without a separate compartment: it features on the Piquadro with spring clip, our wallet with money clip, and a compact Piquadro with banknote clip and ten slots. Many Piquadro wallets instead have a removable document holder, a detachable insert for a driving licence or a few extra cards, which can be removed when the wallet needs to be slimmer.

Leather and fabric models

Piquadro’s Blue Square line is made of mineral-tanned calfskin, with raw-cut edges hand-painted blue: that is the detail that makes it recognisable. The B2 Revamp is made of bovine leather with a soft construction. For the Micron, Orciani uses hammered leather, with a raised grain that shows signs of use less readily. Much of our own line is also hammered leather, and it includes a version in brown oiled leather.

Then there are the mixed materials. Piquadro’s David line combines recycled fabric and leather; other Piquadro models are made of leather and technical fabric, with polyester and cotton on the outside. They have a more sporty look: for a formal gift, we would stay with leather.

RFID: what it does and where you’ll find it

RFID shielding prevents contactless cards from being read by a device brought close to the wallet. On this page, it is stated for many Piquadro models, including the compact one with a banknote clip, some models with an integrated coin pocket, several with a removable document holder, the FX line and the slim David. It is also stated for the compact models from our own line, which have an internal metal core and a sliding system operated from the base that makes the cards come out.

Where the product description does not mention it, we do not assume it: the Blue Square for twelve cards, for example, does not state it. If it is a requirement for you, check the product description or ask us.

When a card holder is enough

If you carry three cards and a few banknotes, a wallet is more than you need. Piquadro makes a leather MagSafe banknote holder with a magnetic panel, seven by nine and a half centimetres, which attaches to the back of an iPhone with MagSafe. If you only want to carry cards, there are men’s card holders, while those that attach to your phone can be found among the MagSafe card holders. The complete selection, for men and women, is on the card holders page.

The men’s gift that always fits

Among men’s gifts, a wallet is one of the safest choices because it has no size. Choose the colour by looking at what he already uses: black, blue, brown or mahogany. The format depends on the pocket: bifold if he wears a jacket, vertical or compact if he lives in jeans. If you get it wrong, returns are free in Italy within 30 days.

It is often paired with a men’s belt, although belts do have a size. You’ll find more ideas in gifts for him, and the brand’s complete leather goods selection on the Piquadro page.

Frequently asked questions

How do I choose a men’s wallet?

Start with the cards you carry, because the number of slots is listed in almost every product description. Then decide whether you need a coin pocket, which makes the wallet more complete but also thicker. Finally, consider the pocket: a bifold works well in a jacket, while vertical and compact styles suit jeans.

What does RFID mean on a wallet?

It means the wallet has shielding that prevents contactless cards from being read by a nearby device. We mention it only on models where the product description states it: among those on this page, many Piquadro models and the compact styles from our own line with a metal core.

How many cards fit in a men’s wallet?

It depends on the model. Among the ones we carry, there are wallets with coin pockets and two or three slots, all the way up to the twelve-slot Piquadro Blue Square. The compact models from our own line have a sliding card system, a banknote compartment and three pockets for cards and business cards.

Is a wallet with or without a coin pocket better?

Choose one with a coin pocket if you still use coins every day. Otherwise, a flat model with a spring clip or money clip is the better option: a full coin pocket is the main cause of a wallet becoming bulky and misshapen.

Is a wallet a good gift for a man?

Yes, and it is one of the safest choices because it has no size. Choose the colour by looking at what he already uses, and the format by considering the pocket. In Italy, returns are free within 30 days.

Are Piquadro wallets made of genuine leather?

Almost all of them: the product descriptions specify leather, bovine leather or calfskin where indicated, and the Blue Square line is mineral-tanned. Exceptions include the David line, made of recycled fabric and leather, and the models in leather and technical fabric, which are identified as such in the product description.

Vittorio Citro Boutique, Roccapiemonte. We have been selling fashion since 1917.