Xuzi Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 DH and I are going to Switzerland this year (YAY!!!) and we're hearing a lot of comments about getting anti-RFID wallets or sleeves for our credit cards and passports. Google has mixed opinions. Some people saying your card being "wirelessly scanned" is paranoid hype, others saying it happened to them (but they it could also be that their card information was stolen via a skimmer). What says the hive? Our cards have the new chip technology, but I cannot do the tap-and-pay with them. Worth the extra dollars to get some sleeves for my cards, or is it hype? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitestavern Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 We are going to Switzerland as well! Staying in Wengen :) I actually hadn't heard anything about getting those for Switzerland. But we'll be in France before and Italy after and were more worried about those places, so we are going to get one. AAA (we're members) has some that are very reasonably priced. Figure it can't hurt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katy Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 I've been trying to figure this out myself. :bigear: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ailaena Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 If you cannot tap and pay, you probably don't have a chip with a radio frequency. RFID blocking devices are not "blocking" so much as lessening the distance somebody needs to scan your stuff. So if they're walking through a crowd and walk next to you, it probably will not protect you all that well. The metal from the change in your purse blocks it, too. If you keep change :p I guess if you're worried somebody will dump your Info from your passport, you could ask your bank for a sleeve and tape it to your passport to give yourself peace of mind? Or if you're REALLY worried, you could wish for a freak accident where the only thing that happened was your passport chip got crushed and disabled? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nansk Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 Apparently we can use Altoid tins, duct tape, or aluminium foil as RFID blockers. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingChris Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 I have one just because I needed a new wallet a few years ago and one that I liked and was inexpensive had that feature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reefgazer Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 Anti-RFID sleeves are dirt cheap (I think I got 3 for $5 through AAA), so if it's paranoid hype, it's cheap to indulge your paranoia. I'd get the sleeves. DH and I are going to Switzerland this year (YAY!!!) and we're hearing a lot of comments about getting anti-RFID wallets or sleeves for our credit cards and passports. Google has mixed opinions. Some people saying your card being "wirelessly scanned" is paranoid hype, others saying it happened to them (but they it could also be that their card information was stolen via a skimmer). What says the hive? Our cards have the new chip technology, but I cannot do the tap-and-pay with them. Worth the extra dollars to get some sleeves for my cards, or is it hype? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tess in the Burbs Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 I have sleeves but they are cheap and fall apart. You can just wrap your cards in aluminum foil with the same results. I had my cards scanned while shopping a few years ago and it was a MESS to fix. I don't care who stares at me unwrapping cards from foil if it prevents the theft. I bought sleeves online years ago that also included passport sleeves... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithManor Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 We have pouches for our passports and credit cards that have long shoulder straps. We wore them under our coats and sweaters the whole time we were in Iceland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 Get the RFID wallet/passports....the sleeves don't hold up well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyoffive Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 Anyone want to link some? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 I travel fairly often internationally, and don't have one. On the other hand, I haven't even heard of them, so who knows! I've heard that the biggest thing to be careful of these days is when you are actually using the card and entering your PIN into the machine. Apparently there is some tool that can read the PIN you're plugging in unless you're shielding the numbers you are tapping (with your other hand, etc.). But I think I will have to learn more about the sleeves you're talking about! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 https://www.amazon.com/RFID-Blocking-Leather-Passport-Holder-Travel/dp/B019ET4P4E/ref=sr_1_20?ie=UTF8&qid=1490111829&sr=8-20&keywords=rfid+passport+holder https://www.amazon.com/Passport-Holder-Classic-Travel-Wallet/dp/B01M1CJLP9/ref=sr_1_21?ie=UTF8&qid=1490111829&sr=8-21&keywords=rfid+passport+holder https://www.amazon.com/Premium-Travel-Money-Belt-Protection/dp/B011XVYVTA/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8&qid=1490112042&sr=8-14&keywords=rfid+passport+holder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmandaVT Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 (edited) I bought this wallet because I like it and it fit my phone - it's a RFID wallet. I have to admit, I didn't know what that meant until this thread :leaving: but the wallet is cute and holds everything I need. Edited March 21, 2017 by AmandaVT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephanier.1765 Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 (edited) When we went on vacation, I bought a crossbody anti RFID purse so that everything that might be scanned was protected. Of course when I took them out, they were at risk again but at least I felt safe while walking around. It also had a strap that couldn't be cut from my body. ETA: my bag was from Travelon. I bought it from ebay to save a bit of money. Edited March 21, 2017 by slr1765 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAMom Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 I just took this one to Europe with me. I know it's more expensive, but I've been using it as my wallet at home when I am carrying a smaller bag. I actually really like it. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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