RFID-blocking wallets are everywhere now.
But what do they actually do — and how do they work?
Let’s break it down.
What is RFID?
RFID stands for Radio Frequency Identification.
It’s the tech behind “tap to pay” credit cards — quick, wireless, and useful.
The problem?
It’s also vulnerable. Thieves can use scanners to read that signal without touching you.
How RFID-blocking wallets stop it
RFID-blocking wallets use special lining (often metal-infused) that blocks the radio signal.
Think of it like a Faraday cage — your cards become invisible to outside scanners.
Do you need it?
If your card has a wireless/tap symbol → yes, you do.
If you’re in public often → even more so.
RFID blocking doesn’t affect your day-to-day.
But it protects you the moment something goes wrong.
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