What Should You Always Keep in Your Wallet? (And What to Ditch)

What’s Really in Your Wallet?

If you’re still carrying five expired punch cards and old hotel keys, it’s time for a wallet reset. In 2025, your wallet should be slim, secure, and smart, ready for daily life or travel at a moment’s notice.

Let’s break down what belongs in a modern minimalist wallet, and what doesn’t.

✅ Must-Have Wallet Essentials

1. Your Primary Credit or Debit Card
One or two is all you really need. Choose the ones with the best rewards or travel perks.

2. A Backup Card
A second card (stored separately if possible) gives you a safety net if one gets lost, declined, or stolen.

3. A Form of ID
Driver’s license, state ID, or passport card—don’t leave home without it.

4. Some Emergency Cash
Even $20–$40 in a slim billfold can save you when digital payment fails.

5. Insurance/Medical Card
For travel or emergencies, keep a copy of your health insurance details handy.

6. Tracker Card (Optional, but Highly Recommended)
CODE 118’s Tracker Card slides right in and works with Apple Find My or Android. Peace of mind, built-in.

🚫 What to Ditch Immediately

❌ Old Receipts & Coupons
Scan or toss them. Paper clutter adds bulk and slows you down.

❌ Gift Cards You Forgot You Had
Unless you’re using them today, leave them at home.

❌ Too Many Membership Cards
Store them digitally via apps like Apple Wallet, Stocard, or Google Wallet.

❌ Your Social Security Card
Never carry this with you—it’s a major identity theft risk.

Upgrade Your Wallet, Upgrade Your Life

If you’re trimming what you carry, your wallet should match that mindset:

RFID blocking = privacy protected
Slim design = less pocket bulk
Durable build = ready for travel or daily wear
Modular add-ons = customize when you need more

📦 Shop RFID wallets → CODE 118 Wallet
📍 Add a Tracker → Tracker cards
🧲 Go MagSafe → Magsafe Wallets

The Bottom Line

Your wallet should work for you, not against you.
Slim it down. Keep what matters. Travel smarter. Live lighter.

Want a wallet built for how people really live today?
Explore CODE 118: where durability, design, and security come standard.