As cash use declines, wallet habits have changed too: many people have moved from large wallets to slim card holders, while others prefer multi-compartment wallets that hold a phone and cards in one place. This variety gives sellers the chance to offer products for different customer needs.
Wallet styles
- Long wallet: Holds banknotes flat and has many card slots. Usually zipped or with a flap; some have a phone compartment.
- Short (bifold) wallet: More compact and fits in small bags. Models with a coin pocket are practical.
- Zip-around wallet: Closes all the way round with a zip, so coins and cards don’t fall out.
- Phone wallet: One piece for a phone, cards and cash; some have a strap and can be used like a mini bag.
- Coin purse: A small, zipped and usually affordable accessory.
What is a card holder and who is it for?
A card holder is a slim accessory big enough for a few cards and a few folded banknotes. It suits people who mainly pay by card, use small bags or want to carry it in a pocket. Its slim build fits easily into mini and crossbody bags.
Wallet or card holder?
| Need | Suitable product |
|---|---|
| Many cards and cash | Long wallet |
| Using a small bag | Card holder or short wallet |
| Mostly paying by card | Card holder |
| Carrying phone and cards in one piece | Phone wallet |
| Using coins | Short wallet with a coin pocket |
What to look for
- Number of card slots: Choose based on how many cards are carried.
- Closure: Zips and snaps offer security; open styles offer quick use.
- Size: Check whether it fits the bag being used.
- Material and stitching: Because it is opened and closed often, edge and stitching quality matter.
For sellers: boosting wallet and card holder sales
- At the checkout: Wallets and card holders are ideal for last-minute purchases.
- Sets with bags: Offering a bag and wallet in the same colour and texture raises basket value. We cover this in how to increase average basket value in a boutique.
- Gifts: Wallets and card holders are among the most popular gifts on special days. See our article on choosing a bag as a gift.
- Online sales: Use photos that show the number of card slots, the interior layout and the dimensions.
Wholesale wallets and card holders at Çanta Bayim
Çanta Bayim’s wholesale wallets and wholesale card holders pages feature different styles and colours. You can combine wallets and card holders with bags in the same order and place a mixed wholesale order of at least 15 units in total across different styles and colours.