As an engineer for 40+ yrs, I deeply appreciate the level of actual attenuation testing you performed! Two comments: 1 my practice has been to cut the cheap sleeves into two pieces so I can line the front/back of my wallet to protect all cards within. 2 you could've tested your card in the billfold area of wallets (I sometimes put cards there to minimize bulky stacking of cards, especially if I'm sitting on them). Keep up the technical reviews - I'm subscribing to your channel! - Slim
That 1st Amazon one kind of impressed me...didn't think the outer slots would prevent the reading...though I think the front-most slot is for folded cash to be easily removed so pretty good! Especially the fact that the ID slot is also protected...some of today's ID cards are RFID functional so having them protected as well is a big plus. I'm not too hip to sitting on a plastic box or metal box so the leather ones are probably going to be my primary choices. Thank you for doing these experiments!
I use the sleeves. Easy fix to make them more durable is tape the edges. The tape I used provides friction that keep the sleeve in the wallet when I pull cards out.
Thanks for this - bought the Slimliang cards as I just got a Visa Debit card with an RFID chip built in, and I kinda think skimming is going to become way more popular very soon.
Thanks for the test review, The HIMI wallet is very similar to my wallet and i believe that will be my next one. You do a awesome job on your videos! I've learned a lot from watching. Keep up the good work. Jeff Kerr
Thank you! this was amazing. I wish there was affiliate links because if there ever was a video where someone earned to get commission it would be this one!!
Thanks for these reviews. I already had a stainless steel multitool card in my wallet, so I moved in alongside my credit cards. It does have openings in it, so it may not be perfect, but it might improve the protection. When I get a chance, I'll add some foil in the multitool case.
Thank you so much for this video and thorough experimenting! I’m on the market for a new wallet and I figured while I’m upgrading I might as well get some RFID protection finally. I found one that I really liked, but a reviewer conducted a similar test and said it read the cards through the wallet! Can’t trust advertising, but I like to think I can trust what you’ve presented here.
Thanks. I tested the cards as carefully as I know how. For a cool new RFID card, folks might also check out survivorsymbols.com. It worked extremely well and is less expensive. Plus it has cool symbols on it.
So glad you tested the Alpine River sleeves. I've been using those for a year or two, wondering if they are actually effective. Hurray! I like the multi-colors, because I know which card I'm pulling out because of the colored cases.
Thanks ...interesting result re vault card ....vault card blurb says its a jammer not a shield ( it responds with g a r b l I n g signal ) and this proved more effective in one of your tests..
Thank you for information on the Vault card because I I have a contour a wallet I'm going on vacation so that's a good thing to do I got one thank you very much
The outside exposed sleeve is not a library cardholder... Some people want an RFID card easy to scan but when placed back towards your body ..it is protected. thus you do not need to remove it from your wallet . but if you do the side cut makes it easy.
Hi. I was just thinking of investing on rfid wallets and blocking cards. Thank you for this review on some products. Will go buy the slimliang and just those amazon rfid wallets. 😊
Too funny - the last wallet you pulled out, I was thinking, "That is a really UGLY wallet!" and you said, "This is really a BEAUTIFUL wallet." So, in this case, beauty is in the eye of a a scientific guy.
Interesting! There are only two that make sense to me, the HMI leather wallets due to their flexibility to store a changing variety of things, or the VaultCard. Everything else seems either bothersome or "Look, I'm smart" except they are only meant for specific things
Great video. Thanks for making the investment to help us all. Your testing method was very consistent; however, some wallet designs position cards in a staggered formation. I'd be very interested to see how some of the products work in that condition. Additionally, what would happen if you had a stack of multiple cards (aligned and offset) where the outer two cards are in a protective sleeve, but the inner cards are not (having all your cards in those sleeves is ANNOYING.
I recently tried one that left 1/4 inch of card exposed. The part covered by the jacket was protected, BUT turn the wallet around and try with the slightly exposed end and the card was read. Seems like you could try this a little differently and see some les than ideal results. Example: time stamp 14:30 the body was tested but you didn't try swiping along the exposed end.
I wouldn’t be surprised to find out that if you put a rfid blocking wallet with a phone in the same pocket you’re also blocking your cellphones signals. You should do an experiment where you take some of the Faraday fabric and wrap it around the phone and then check to see your cell signal strength to see if it’s dropping and if so by how much. Also Bluetooth might be getting shielded.
There seems to be a lot of BS on RUclips about these RFID blockers, with many people declaring that they're useless. But when put to the test, they're very effective! There are also larger blocking sleeves for passports, and I use one.
great video, I would like to know if the wallets like the amazon basic and himi with the flip out part, if that is protected when it is flipped out. I would actually prefer that it is not so you can use tap to pay without having to take the card fully out of your wallet.
I'm glad that the videos are helpful. I do plan to look at solar power generation systems some more in the future. Solar cells would be a part of that.
The HIMI. I’m interested to know if you flip the flip out is it guarded? I’d like my rfid to enter at work by flipping out but guarded when flipping in
Was wondering if you have happened to test the trayvax ascent for rfid compliant? I was thinking about the contour. I'm glad I found your video. I'm surprised they say it's an rfid wallet.
I haven't tested the Ascent, but it would have a much better chance of being RFID protected. From what I saw, the Contour doesn't claim to be RFID protected, only resistant.
Just FYI, current pentest RFID readers are more powerful so while these are great tests, more testing is warranted for more secure needs. I've seen tests that could read cards up to 3 ft away.
Are you able to advise if there are any wallets or rfid cards available to protect against those new rfid readers? I had my cards in sleeves provided by my bank and my cards were still stolen. I am not sure how can I protect myself … I agree that I am not sure if any of these would help me…
Just bought a Dockers wallet with RFID. It uses "...special inner lining...keeps info safe when the wallet is closed." There is that enclosed card which states that it is a RFID secure wallet as well as a little 1" square sticker with a printed square and a diagonal line. My question: Can I discard those two items and the wallet will still have the security feature? Thanks.
I bought a rfid wallet called mundi rfid wallet do you think I should put foil in it to make it more secure or a rfid card that looks like a credit card? The wallet is like a medium size wallet that can also hold a phone. Do they also have protection for phones? I see other people using their phones as credit cards.
Thank you for the video. Not sure if you will even get this message but have you tried any of the Travelon purses, or any brand? Do you think that all pockets in the purse would block scanning or just the slots labelled RFID? The tags/websites are not very clear.
Thank you for producing such an informative video! I’m looking at purchasing an RFID minimalist style wallet for future traveling. I came across the brand BS Wolf - The wallet I’m specifically looking at is the: Minimalist Credit Card Holder Slim Front Pocket Genuine Leather Wallet. Is this a brand you’re familiar with or would recommend?
for men who place their wallet behind pockets the hard case wallet will be not the best for use. you will feel the wallet on your pocket when sitting down on hard chairs or car seats for a while. I like to know the difference between RFID blocker and jammer which one is best to place one RFID card in a wallet and woman's purse?
Great video !!! Can you do the same but with Passport and credit card slots RFID protector cases PLEASE , from Amazon also . I think Canadian Passport Passport RFID protector leather cover around $ 12
There is another youtube video testing the silver-colored sleeves and it demonstrates that a card can be read through the sleeve while your test shows the opposite... Since the Arduino is a 5-vdc system, the reader may be running at 3.3Vdc or 5Vdc while commercially available readers may be running at 12-24Vdc... Field-strength would make a difference in overcoming the blocking ability of a sleeve... In any event, since the transmitted information ie encrypted (Typically AES-128/256) and is not decrypted by the card reader but by the card company (which is why the reader has to be connected to the internet), the hacker's device would have to know what the encryption algorithm is to successfully decipher the card information... it would be easier to just buy stolen card numbers from a hacker online... Your video should have mentioned this fact...
Great video, one minor observation, some of the card readers you tested for partial exposure of the cards and they all failed. Assuming that the tests where the protection card was held directly over the face of the cards being protected, if the cards are partially exposed, do they still work? Especially The Vault Card :) Can it still beat the Amazon Basics Wallet? Also, it would have been beneficial if the card was scanned full width. Still a great video :)
It depends on how much of the credit card is exposed. If it's much more than about 20-30% many of the wallets and protective cards start to fail. The card I recommend now is the Survivor Symbols card, although the Vaultcard is also great. disasterpreparer.com/product/survivorsymbols/. Both provide outstanding protection.
That is a pretty neat comprehensive experiment. With the contour wallet, is it possible the rfid card and credit card were not "hugging" each other tightly, like there were some loose space between them that it was able to be read.
As an engineer for 40+ yrs, I deeply appreciate the level of actual attenuation testing you performed! Two comments: 1 my practice has been to cut the cheap sleeves into two pieces so I can line the front/back of my wallet to protect all cards within. 2 you could've tested your card in the billfold area of wallets (I sometimes put cards there to minimize bulky stacking of cards, especially if I'm sitting on them). Keep up the technical reviews - I'm subscribing to your channel! - Slim
thank you. all of the other sites and video presentations have told me NOTHING. They NEVER show how effective the RF stuff actually is.
Dr. Bradley you should have several million view for the things you cover. I thank you for all your hard work showing us what works and what doesn't.
Thank you!
This is how a review should be done. Thank you sir!
Thank you so much for taking the time to demostrate how all these products work to protect the credit cards.
This is so helpful for 2024. Thanks
This video deserves more views. Thank you for taking the time to test these products thoroughly.
I sure appreciate you, Arthur - good to see you back at work, providing useful information.
Thanks so much!
Thank you for this test Dr. Very informative. I can rest easy knowing my wallet is really RFID proof.
Yep, RFID wallets seem to do a great job.
I just watched a video stating that RFID wallets are useless. Good thing I'm a research junky and found this video💪😎
That 1st Amazon one kind of impressed me...didn't think the outer slots would prevent the reading...though I think the front-most slot is for folded cash to be easily removed so pretty good!
Especially the fact that the ID slot is also protected...some of today's ID cards are RFID functional so having them protected as well is a big plus.
I'm not too hip to sitting on a plastic box or metal box so the leather ones are probably going to be my primary choices.
Thank you for doing these experiments!
You are most welcome. Glad the video was helpful.
you really should not put your wallet in your back pocket for a great many reasons.
@@williambuck5617 My wallet attaches to my belt with a chain
This was exactly the kind of review I was looking for and you did a fantastic job of it. Thank you so much!
I appreciate you sharing this information to ALL. Last, I had heard sometime ago of the stores actually scanning ppl cards (upon entering).
Excellent review, this is how product reviews should be done. Thank you for showing us all the options.
Thanks for the review. I'm sending an authorized user card & HMO for a family member. The sleeve works well.
I have the Flipside and love it........ great topic !
I thought it was pretty cool myself.
I use the sleeves. Easy fix to make them more durable is tape the edges. The tape I used provides friction that keep the sleeve in the wallet when I pull cards out.
Good suggestion. Thanks!
Thanks for this - bought the Slimliang cards as I just got a Visa Debit card with an RFID chip built in, and I kinda think skimming is going to become way more popular very soon.
Thanks for the test review, The HIMI wallet is very similar to my wallet and i believe that will be my next one. You do a awesome job on your videos! I've learned a lot from watching. Keep up the good work. Jeff Kerr
You're most welcome. Glad it was helpful.
Thank you! this was amazing. I wish there was affiliate links because if there ever was a video where someone earned to get commission it would be this one!!
Valuable service. Thank you!
Thank you for the video, I was looking online for something to get to protect my cards but did not know what was real and what was BS.
Thank you so much. I was searching on Amazon looking for one & you helped me decide.
I got an ad for the Ekster wallet on this video. Glad you checked it. Haha
Thanks for these reviews. I already had a stainless steel multitool card in my wallet, so I moved in alongside my credit cards. It does have openings in it, so it may not be perfect, but it might improve the protection. When I get a chance, I'll add some foil in the multitool case.
Thank you so much for this video and thorough experimenting! I’m on the market for a new wallet and I figured while I’m upgrading I might as well get some RFID protection finally. I found one that I really liked, but a reviewer conducted a similar test and said it read the cards through the wallet! Can’t trust advertising, but I like to think I can trust what you’ve presented here.
Thanks. I tested the cards as carefully as I know how. For a cool new RFID card, folks might also check out survivorsymbols.com. It worked extremely well and is less expensive. Plus it has cool symbols on it.
A simple research that is well- done.
that was a really homeworked video, really appreciate it and thanks for the detailed demo. I`m gonna buy one anti theft RFID wallet
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for the comprehensive showcase of these RFID blocking products.
Excellent video, thank you for the test.
So glad you tested the Alpine River sleeves. I've been using those for a year or two, wondering if they are actually effective. Hurray! I like the multi-colors, because I know which card I'm pulling out because of the colored cases.
I liked those the best of the sleeves. They seemed better constructed.
EXCELLENT info. Just the answers I needed.
Are you saying my precious library card isn't important!?
/s
Great job! Time to make a new purchase!
Oh wow! Very impressive! Thanks for testing, you just got a new subscriber
Thanks ...interesting result re vault card ....vault card blurb says its a jammer not a shield ( it responds with g a r b l I n g signal ) and this proved more effective in one of your tests..
We gat to make these money regardless.
X2.5 is doing a great job lately
Excellent video review , this video should have way more views, it's that good, thanks !
Thank you for information on the Vault card because I I have a contour a wallet I'm going on vacation so that's a good thing to do I got one thank you very much
The outside exposed sleeve is not a library cardholder... Some people want an RFID card easy to scan but when placed back towards your body ..it is protected. thus you do not need to remove it from your wallet . but if you do the side cut makes it easy.
Great job on this video!
Thank you!
Hi. I was just thinking of investing on rfid wallets and blocking cards. Thank you for this review on some products. Will go buy the slimliang and just those amazon rfid wallets. 😊
Thank you for the thorough testing
Thanks for the efforts and knowledge sharing.
Awesome video!! Just received a bank card and I don't like the RFID chip. Now I know what to get!!
Very interesting. Thank you!
Too funny - the last wallet you pulled out, I was thinking, "That is a really UGLY wallet!" and you said, "This is really a BEAUTIFUL wallet." So, in this case, beauty is in the eye of a a scientific guy.
That is funny! Everyone likes different thing, which is probably a good thing. :)
Awesome an very detailed video you did everything I wanted you to do ty
Good job and video. Very interesting data. Greets from Buenos Aires
Seriously thank you!
Interesting! There are only two that make sense to me, the HMI leather wallets due to their flexibility to store a changing variety of things, or the VaultCard. Everything else seems either bothersome or "Look, I'm smart" except they are only meant for specific things
Great video. Thanks for making the investment to help us all. Your testing method was very consistent; however, some wallet designs position cards in a staggered formation. I'd be very interested to see how some of the products work in that condition. Additionally, what would happen if you had a stack of multiple cards (aligned and offset) where the outer two cards are in a protective sleeve, but the inner cards are not (having all your cards in those sleeves is ANNOYING.
Very cool video, thanks!
I recently tried one that left 1/4 inch of card exposed. The part covered by the jacket was protected, BUT turn the wallet around and try with the slightly exposed end and the card was read. Seems like you could try this a little differently and see some les than ideal results. Example: time stamp 14:30 the body was tested but you didn't try swiping along the exposed end.
Fantastic test, say, what’d you do with the wallets afterwards 😬
I wanted to see a protection test for the sides of the ridge wallet.
I wouldn’t be surprised to find out that if you
put a rfid blocking wallet with a phone in the same pocket you’re also blocking your cellphones signals. You should do an experiment where you take some of the Faraday fabric and wrap it around the phone and then check to see your cell signal strength to see if it’s dropping and if so by how much. Also Bluetooth might be getting shielded.
why do i have a feeling this dude returned everything right after finishing this video.........
Actually, I gave nearly all of it away. I kept a couple of the wallets though, one of which I'm still using (the Trayvax Contour).
There seems to be a lot of BS on RUclips about these RFID blockers, with many people declaring that they're useless. But when put to the test, they're very effective!
There are also larger blocking sleeves for passports, and I use one.
great video, I would like to know if the wallets like the amazon basic and himi with the flip out part, if that is protected when it is flipped out. I would actually prefer that it is not so you can use tap to pay without having to take the card fully out of your wallet.
Hey man you need more subs, this is terrific!
Great RFID testing on alll those wallets. But hopefully you've learned to tuck that mic cable in over the years lol
thanks for this video!
I likw what you are doing very much. any plans for solar cell testing?
I'm glad that the videos are helpful. I do plan to look at solar power generation systems some more in the future. Solar cells would be a part of that.
@@disasterprepper thank you
Thank you!
I genuinely surprised. I thought most of them wouldn't work.
Since posting this video which was great have you tested XSTO wallet for RFID?
Does putting more then 1 RFID cards together in the same slot also protect, because you have more then 1 RFID signal?
up!
The HIMI. I’m interested to know if you flip the flip out is it guarded? I’d like my rfid to enter at work by flipping out but guarded when flipping in
This was a really good review, but is the RFID scanner that you were using similar/same as criminals would use?
Thanks so much for a great video!!!
You're most welcome.
Would anti-static bags used for shipping sensitive computer components do the same job ?
GREAT JOB THANKS
Was wondering if you have happened to test the trayvax ascent for rfid compliant? I was thinking about the contour. I'm glad I found your video. I'm surprised they say it's an rfid wallet.
I haven't tested the Ascent, but it would have a much better chance of being RFID protected. From what I saw, the Contour doesn't claim to be RFID protected, only resistant.
Do a Dango T-Series Bifold wallet burnt horizon version
Just FYI, current pentest RFID readers are more powerful so while these are great tests, more testing is warranted for more secure needs. I've seen tests that could read cards up to 3 ft away.
Are you able to advise if there are any wallets or rfid cards available to protect against those new rfid readers? I had my cards in sleeves provided by my bank and my cards were still stolen. I am not sure how can I protect myself … I agree that I am not sure if any of these would help me…
Just bought a Dockers wallet with RFID. It uses "...special inner lining...keeps info safe when the wallet is closed." There is that enclosed card which states that it is a RFID secure wallet as well as a little 1" square sticker with a printed square and a diagonal line. My question: Can I discard those two items and the wallet will still have the security feature? Thanks.
I bought a rfid wallet called mundi rfid wallet do you think I should put foil in it to make it more secure or a rfid card that looks like a credit card? The wallet is like a medium size wallet that can also hold a phone. Do they also have protection for phones? I see other people using their phones as credit cards.
Great video 👍🏻
Regarding the Ridge, does its efficacy decrease the more things you have in it?
Can simple folded Aluminum foil works? Can you please test it? Anyways great video...
would a faraday cage work
I have safesleeve iPhone cover with rfid. Have you tested it?
Hi. Can the slimliang blocking card be placed in the middle of the credit cards? Still effective?
Thank you
if I wrap my card in aluminum foil - will that also work as a blocker?
I don't see the kinks to the products. Can you provide them?
Which one is best for travel? I had those plastic easy open type wallets but broke so fast.... I travel a lot in airports etc
Thank you for the video. Not sure if you will even get this message but have you tried any of the Travelon purses, or any brand? Do you think that all pockets in the purse would block scanning or just the slots labelled RFID? The tags/websites are not very clear.
Sorry, but I'm not familiar with Travelon products.
Does rfid protection only matter with contactless cards? (i.e. tap pay)
Thank you for producing such an informative video! I’m looking at purchasing an RFID minimalist style wallet for future traveling. I came across the brand BS Wolf - The wallet I’m specifically looking at is the: Minimalist Credit Card Holder Slim Front Pocket Genuine Leather Wallet. Is this a brand you’re familiar with or would recommend?
Sorry, that's not one that I'm familiar with. Nearly all RFID protective wallets worked well though.
disasterprepper I completely understand. Thank you for your honest response.
which one holds the most cards?
for men who place their wallet behind pockets the hard case wallet will be not the best for use. you will feel the wallet on your pocket when sitting down on hard chairs or car seats for a while. I like to know the difference between RFID blocker and jammer which one is best to place one RFID card in a wallet and woman's purse?
Can you test trayvax element?
Great video and very informative. Have you tested the Trayvax ORIGINAL 2.0 wallet?
Hi, no, I haven't tested the 2.0. Maybe I'll see if they'll send me one.
Great video !!! Can you do the same but with Passport and credit card slots RFID protector cases PLEASE , from Amazon also . I think Canadian Passport Passport RFID protector leather cover around $ 12
Hi Joe, I'll try to do this, but at the moment, I'm knee deep in investigating a way to disinfect N95 face masks.
There is another youtube video testing the silver-colored sleeves and it demonstrates that a card can be read through the sleeve while your test shows the opposite... Since the Arduino is a 5-vdc system, the reader may be running at 3.3Vdc or 5Vdc while commercially available readers may be running at 12-24Vdc... Field-strength would make a difference in overcoming the blocking ability of a sleeve... In any event, since the transmitted information ie encrypted (Typically AES-128/256) and is not decrypted by the card reader but by the card company (which is why the reader has to be connected to the internet), the hacker's device would have to know what the encryption algorithm is to successfully decipher the card information... it would be easier to just buy stolen card numbers from a hacker online... Your video should have mentioned this fact...
What is the brand of sleeves at 21:33?
Sir the text scroll up on the laptop screen is not visible.
Great video, one minor observation, some of the card readers you tested for partial exposure of the cards and they all failed. Assuming that the tests where the protection card was held directly over the face of the cards being protected, if the cards are partially exposed, do they still work? Especially The Vault Card :) Can it still beat the Amazon Basics Wallet? Also, it would have been beneficial if the card was scanned full width. Still a great video :)
It depends on how much of the credit card is exposed. If it's much more than about 20-30% many of the wallets and protective cards start to fail. The card I recommend now is the Survivor Symbols card, although the Vaultcard is also great. disasterpreparer.com/product/survivorsymbols/. Both provide outstanding protection.
That is a pretty neat comprehensive experiment. With the contour wallet, is it possible the rfid card and credit card were not "hugging" each other tightly, like there were some loose space between them that it was able to be read.
I think a aluminium wallet would be a safe bet