The Wallet Shoppe
Okay, you’re a guy, you’re a teenager… and you’re looking for a wallet.
You don’t necessarily want to spend a lot of money, but you’d like to get something cool. Before we get started looking at the best wallets for teenage guys, let’s talk about what types of wallets are available for teens.
Types of Wallets for Teenage Guys
Hands down, one of the best options for younger boys is going to be the velcro style wallet. They’re lightweight, colorful, and easily keep your cash secure. Not to mention they won’t break the bank. We’ll dig in deeper to a few hook and loop or Velcro-style wallets below, or take a look at our full review of Velcro wallets here.
The standard bifold is a great option for slightly older teenage guys because it typically will have a long pocket to carry bills and space for a few cards. The choices below won’t look like your grandfather’s wallet though. Most of them are still on the slim side and they all have tons of personality and a modern style.
Another great choice is just a simple money clip. As we mentioned above, most teenagers don’t carry around a bunch of credit cards. There are some pretty cool options below that you’re bound to like.
PARENTS: Why Do Teens Need a Wallet?
Depending on their age, there are a few reasons why your teenager needs a wallet:
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To keep their cash safe and secure
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A place for their driver’s license (once they pass that milestone!) and/or student ID
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To teach them the responsibility of keeping up with money
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Help them feel independent
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Look cool while doing all of the above…
A student ID, debit card and transit pass may be all they need. Choose the number of card slots around what they actually carry. We will look at all sorts of wallets, but most of the wallets will be those that have the ability to carry cash longways. That cash pocket matters more than a dozen empty card slots.
Fabric and Velcro Wallets
Who doesn’t love a good velcro wallet? They’re tough and flexible, and the range of styles is enormous - you can be sure of finding something that says “this is my wallet”. Here’s a quick table of a few of our favorites, with the full reviews to follow:
Rough Enough Canvas Wallet
There’s a good chance you’ll want a wallet with a little personality. The good news: the wallets from Rough Enough deliver on this. The first ones we’d like to look at are these camo-style wallets.
These wallets are your standard style hook and loop style in the trifold footprint. This actually works quite well for this style of wallet because of it being a canvas material, it remains slim. Once fully opened there is a full-length pocket for your cash. The thing we really like about this wallet is that there is a zipper running along the top of the bill’s pocket. The zipper is perfect for keeping everything secure.
Moving from left to right when the wallet is open, it starts with another small zippered pocket where you can stash your change, maybe a house key or something small that you need to keep safe. Next to that are three card slots. This is the perfect amount of cardholders because like we mentioned teenagers don’t generally carry a ton of cards.
Moving along to the right side of the wallet there is an ID case for a driver’s license, or perhaps your school ID as well. On top of this is a little loop that holds a carabiner clip which is great to hook inside of a backpack or perhaps inside of a pocket hooked to a belt loop.
Pros: Cool accessories, great style for boys
Cons: The trifold and zipped compartments take more room than a flat card holder
JEMINAL Camo Printed Bifold
The Jeminal is the next wallet on our list. This wallet is another camo style, but bifold instead of trifold, so even slimmer.
Each wallet is made of a super-strong canvas so it should stand up to everything you can throw at it! This fabric wallet is secured with two snaps. There are actually two different versions of this wallet both with similar functionality. It’s really a matter of preference in terms of which one you get.
The linked bifold has seven card slots, including an ID window. Other JEMINAL layouts differ. We also like that the pocket for cash can be secured by a zipper.
In terms of colors, these wallets are all going to be various tones of browns, blues, or grays.
Pros: Sturdy construction, lots of card slots
Cons: Check the bill compartment against your currency before choosing the version
Vans Wallet - The Slipped
This wouldn’t be a complete list without the Vans Slipped wallet!
This wallet comes with classic checkered Vans styling — it’s basically ICONIC. The two colors we looked at were a black and white checkered as well as a gray and black checkered.
The checkerboard is the draw here: it looks like a Vans wallet before you even spot the logo.
Functionality wise it comes with three card slots, a clear ID window and a little pouch for keeping change or keys secured.
This is another super lightweight trifold polyester wallet that also has a long pocket for bills. There is no zipper on this wallet but the wallet is secure enough without it and the added style factor makes it worth it.
Pros: Iconic Vans styling, good set of pockets and ID window
Cons: No zipper on cash pocket
Timberland Trifold Nylon
This little wallet by Timberland is definitely more on the mature side. There are no wacky designs, although it does come in four different colors. The colors consist of Olive, Khaki, Navy, and Black. The traditional timberland logo is on the bottom corner of the wallet.
This wallet functions similarly to the other trifold canvas styles in that there is a long pocket for full-length bills as well as an ID window. The wallet actually comes with 8 card slots, although no secret/secure stash pocket. The Timberland Trifold Nylon Wallet makes a great gift for an incoming senior or older teenager.
Pros: Lots of capacity, great for older teens
Cons: No secret stash pocket
Fortnite Bifold Wallet
Ten years ago people wouldn’t understand why this wallet is cool. But after its launch in 2017 Fortnite has taken over the world! We can’t think of a better way to celebrate it than to put the original stylings on a wallet. The licensed range turns over constantly, so it’s worth checking which prints are current.
It opens like a traditional bifold, with four card slots, a clear ID window and a full-length bill pocket. The Fortnite branding sits on the outside, which is the entire point as far as its intended owner is concerned.
Bills lie flat across the fold, so long as you don’t carry too many. Admittedly, that was never a problem for me as a teenager …
Pros: Great styling, perfect for younger teens (well, gamers of all ages really)
Cons: Fewer compartments than some other wallets on this list
Classic Bifold Wallets
All right, moving on now. If canvas wallets aren’t your style, look at some modern versions of the classic billfold. It’s a classic style for a reason.
Here’s the quick summary as a table, the detailed reviews are right after:
The Quick Draw has eight card slots, one ID window and a bill compartment in a compact bifold.
Bryker Hyde Bifold
This little bifold is our favorite on the list!
It has the capacity of a much larger wallet, but woah, such a small footprint! The current Quick Draw has eight card slots, one ID window and a bill compartment. That differs from the older double-ID bifold, so pick the layout that suits your cards.
The wallet sounds like it would be bulky, but it’s really not. Loading every slot makes it thicker, so try it in the pocket you actually use. Holding true to bifold functionality, cash can be carried longways.
One of our favorite features on the Bryker Hyde is the leather itself. It’s made from super supple pebble leather that is stitched extremely well. Bryker Hyde offers a lifetime warranty for qualifying purchases covering factory defects and unreasonable breakage or ripping. That is useful support if something fails, rather than a promise that the leather cannot wear out.
This wallet comes in several colors and finishes. Various shades of blacks, browns, blues and grays are featured. They are finished off slightly different ranging from a pebble leather finish to one that is more distressed.
Pros: Lots of capacity in a surprisingly slim form
Cons: Loading all eight slots adds thickness
Fossil Derrick Brown Wallet
This is a great option as a quality wallet, but won’t break the bank cost-wise.
The wallet itself is really simple. The linked Derrick is the bifold with a flip-out ID section, card pockets and a full-length bill compartment. It gives a student ID and driver’s license their own space; Fossil also uses the Derrick name on simpler layouts.
The leather is a classic shade of brown and has a rustic aged look to it. It really does look much more expensive than it is. This is not one of the more minimalist wallets on our list, but that most likely isn’t top on the list of priorities here.
Pros: While not the most minimal of wallets, this is slim enough for front pocket carry and stylish to boot (it even comes in a wide range of colors)
Cons: The flip-out ID section makes this thicker than a simple six-slot bifold
House of Jack Skull Bifold
Okay, this is probably the edgiest wallet on the list. We really love it though. The skull wallet makers definitely had the teenage mentality in mind when they created it, even though a lot of the buyers will be older (in years, anyway).
The skull itself is centered on the outside of the wallet. This looks really cool because when the wallet is closed you only see half of the skull from either side. The entire wallet is a vintage brown that looks like aged leather right out of the box.
This wallet probably has a few more card slots than are necessary for a high school kid, but this is the type of wallet that they can grow into. It comes with eight card slots +2 ID holders.
The double ID holders are actually convenient, especially for someone who already has their drivers license. One side for a drivers license and the other side for a student ID makes this wallet great for someone in high school.
This wallet definitely isn’t for everyone, but it also could be the perfect gift.
Pros: This wallet has capacity as well as personality!
Cons: OK, that styling isn’t going to work for everyone
Corkor Cruelty-Free Slim Bifold
Moving right along, the next wallet on our list stays true to the slim theme.
This bifold wallet by Corkor is a standard bifold with six card slots. The wallet opens like a normal billfold with a long pocket for bills. It also has two slip pockets.
The unique material of this wallet is what makes this a standout! Corkor produce a range of cruelty-free products beyond wallets, including belts and bags, all made from a material derived from the cork oak tree.
The material actually feels and wears like leather, and the majority of their products are designed to mimic leather, but we loved this version that looks like the cork it’s made from. Be true to yourself we say!
Pros: Cruelty-free material and a wide range of styles
Cons: The cork surface can show wear at folds; avoid overfilling it
Carhartt Passcase Wallet
One thing for sure about Carhartt, they make quality products. Their bifold wallet is no different. The wallet we reviewed comes in many colors, largely black and tan.
The linked Oil Tan Passcase has a leather exterior and a cotton-duck-lined billfold. That is different from Carhartt’s older two-tone canvas/leather version. Contrast stitching gives it the workwear look without an exterior canvas panel.
Moving to the inside of the wallet you’ll find six card slots as well as a removable ID holder. We really like the fact that the ID holder is removable, because sometimes you may not want to carry around a school ID (or any other ID for that matter). Removing the holder simply makes the wallet slimmer. That’s never a bad thing.
Another cool feature on this wallet are the double bill pockets to keep your cash secure. Larger bills can be kept in the back, while singles and fives can be kept in the front. Although we never had anything larger than a $20 when we were teenagers … (have I mentioned that already?)
Pros: Leather exterior with a cotton-duck-lined bill compartment
Cons: The removable passcase makes it bulkier when left inside
Zitahli Minimalist Wallet
This next wallet is the perfect wallet to bridge the gap between our bifold selections and our money clips. The wallet is just that, a pressed-leather bifold with an interior money clip
One of the main reasons that we picked this wallet is the color range. The older money-clip model came in several color combinations. We won’t list them all here, but just know that they are various shades of black brown gray, and blue.
Function wise this is one of the more minimalist wallets on the list. It stays super slim, even with bills tucked away inside the money clip. The older version described here has five card slots plus an ID window; Zitahli’s other layouts have different capacities.
A great feature of this wallet is the push-up thumb window which releases those tucked away cards that you don’t use that often. Teens probably won’t use this all that much, but it’s a nice feature to have if you need it to save space.
Note that Zitahli make a range of these wallets, see our Zitahli Wallet review for more details.
Pros: Slim, stylish, well-priced
Cons: Closely packed cards can be harder to pull out
Amazon Essentials Men’s Bifold
Browse Amazon Essentials WalletsThe bifold described here is an older Amazon Essentials design. The link opens Amazon’s current own-brand wallet range; check the layout and material of the listing you choose.
Not exciting, not stylish — just cheap, functional, and fine. The Amazon Essentials bifold is the no-fuss first-leather-wallet option for a teen who just wants somewhere to put an ID and a debit card. Six card slots, an ID window, a cash pocket. The simple layout suits a small card-and-cash load; check the selected listing’s construction before buying. If you want a more honest take on Amazon’s own-brand accessories, see our full Amazon Basics review.
Pros: Simple card-and-cash layout
Cons: Few extra compartments; fairly plain styling
Money Clips
The last three wallets on this list aren’t exactly wallets. If your teen will typically carry cash instead of cards, look at three money clips that will work well while still being cool.
We’ll look at three different materials as well, including titanium, carbon fiber, and stainless steel. If you’re interested in money clips, we have our take on the best high-end money clips as well.
As usual, here’s the list as a table, with the details to follow:
NUBARKO Titanium Money Clip
If you want a material that can stand up to anything you throw at it, what better way to go than titanium. Titanium combines low weight with strength and corrosion resistance. The clip uses spring pressure to hold folded bills, without a magnetic closure.
Functionality wise, the money clip works like your basic traditional money clip. Bills can be folded and sandwiched in between for secure carrying. The nice thing about a money clip is that although it lends itself to carrying bills, it’s definitely easy to stick a driver’s license and card in between the bills…check the grip with your usual stack, especially if you only carry one or two bills.
Aesthetically speaking, this is a beautiful money clip. It’s primarily made of a brushed titanium outlined with polished titanium. It makes the money clip appear much more expensive than it really is.
Pros: Stylish, but well-priced
Cons: The polished areas can show scratches
Carbonlife Money Clip
Carbon fiber gives the next money clip a different look without adding much weight.
It really makes the perfect money clip, because of its strength and light weight. It flexes to take a stack of folded bills, but do not force in more than the clip can grip comfortably. Carbon fiber can crack if bent too far.
The money clips by Carbonlife come into different finishes - matte and polished. They also have various shapes and sizes to fit your particular preference.
Pros: Sturdy, available in different styles
Cons: A thick stack takes more effort to insert than a few folded bills
Visol Money Clip
This last money clip on our list makes a great gift. The Visol Origin has a polished stainless-steel body with a black-edged circular engraving area. Choose the engraving options on the product page if you want to add a name or initials.
The Origin uses a hinged closure, rather than relying only on the spring pressure of a bent strip.
Super-tough, cool-looking and personalized - any way you look at it, this is a great money clip for a teenage guy.
Pros: Tough, looks great, and personalized too!
Cons: The hinged circular design is bulkier than a plain flat clip
BONUS: TRAYVAX Original 2.0
This wallet is too cool to leave off the list: multi-functional, crazy slim, and about as durable as they come.
Trayvax is known for making quality wallets. Adding this metal wallet to their original line has taken them to the next level.
The wallet comes equipped with an easy-access ID window and built-in bottle opener, with an anodized aluminum front plate and stainless-steel backplate. Although it won’t hold bills longways, the wallet boasts being able to hold one to five folded bills and up to fifteen cards.
We really love the Trayvax because it’s made in the USA and comes with their awesome 65 year warranty.
Pros: Great styling, ultra slim model
Cons: This is for people who want something “a bit different”, definitely not for everyone, and probably not good as a “first wallet”
For an older teen who wants something a bit more grown-up, the Forrest & Harold is a stylish slim option that bridges the gap between teen and adult wallets nicely.
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