Smartish iPhone XR Wallet Case - Wallet Slayer Vol. 1 [Slim + Protective] Credit Card Holder for Apple iPhone 10R (Silk) - Black Tie Affair

When I bought my first cordless electric drill, it was a game changer. With no electrical cable, it freed up my work. My wife bought a cordless Dyson, and she says it’s a game changer. When vacuuming the stairs, no electrical cord to fuss about, getting entangled around the handle, and now she just powers away (I think, joyfully?).After owning a cordless drill or vacuum, or whatever … would you *ever* go back to a corded appliance?It’s kind of the same concept with the Smartish iPhone case. As a guy, my thickish, clumsy wallet has been in my pocket for pretty much, the last 50 years. With the Smartish iPhone wallet/case, I’ve gone commando! No wallet, and it is FANTASTIC. I’m closing in on a month and I can’t imagine ever carrying a wallet again.The Smartish iPhone case is inexpensive, sharp looking, and I feel I’ve entered a new world of simplicity.This is my strategy: I carry my main credit card, my driver’s license, and a $20 bill in my Smartish iPhone case. I keep photos of my Costco card, library card, health insurance card and a couple of other important cards in my Notes app, and I have those photos files encrypted (which is quick and trivial to open with the iPhone face recognition software)**. I have Apple Pay setup with two additional credit cards, so I now use that for most payments.There is a small drawback with this case (for guys): I usually keep my iPhone in my back pocket, and this case is about 30% or so thicker, so it’s a little more uncomfortable when I sit - although not so uncomfortable that I’m forced to remove it. And that’s only when I’m sitting on a solid surface, like a chair (like, at a restaurant). In a car, on the couch, or any chair with a cushion, I am perfectly OK with it in my pocket.I could, but I no longer carry a debit card with me, because then it’s a little too snug with my setup. But here’s the thing - who uses cash any more? I use my credit card / Apple Pay for almost all purchases.My wallet is on top of my dresser - collecting dust. Will I ever carry my wallet again? I don’t think so: if, for instance, I travel to another country, I would probably setup Apple Pay on my Apple Watch, or use the Barclay Card - there are good alternative options out there, just research it. I might encrypt a photo my passport into my Notes App just for security, altho it can’t be used at ports of entry. But if it’s stolen or lost, at least I have a photo of it.**iPhone Notes App: this is what I do: I created a new folder in my Notes app called “Cards”. I take a photo of the front and back of each card, e.g. my Costco card, I name the file “Costco” and then encrypt it. When I checkout at Costco, I open that file (using facial recognition which is pretty much instantaneous) and the checker just scans the bar code. Works like a charm. As of today, states do not allow digital images of DLs, so I do need to carry that card. And of course, I carry a credit card for gas stations and small groceries, restaurants, etc. when Apple Pay is not available.

Great replacement for my falling apart case and wallet.If I had to give feedback for a version 2 I would ask that the whole phone have a texture instead of just the sides. Maybe just a flat circle for a magnet strip to stick to. The extra texture would help grip the phone better. It is slippier than my old case but not so much I don’t feel comfortable holding it.The second is the plastic piece that holds the cards in place works excellent. But the back of the case is so thin (probably to keep the phone thin) that it kinda bends the cards and back of case. Doesn’t bend in a destructive way. Just a little. If the back was thicker it would probably not flex. I don’t expect the thin back to break anytime soon though.The cards hold firmly in their spot, they are easy to get in and out. My phone still feels thin, and that it’s getting protected. Now, I don’t have to carry a wallet in my back pocket. My last phone wallet case was big like it was meant for a purse. This fits in my front pocket great.This seemed like the best choice for phone wallets and I’m happy with my choice.

I love this silk case! For every iPhone model and size I've bought one. I work in IT and carry a backpack which is great except when I have to carry my ID and a card with me and transfer from backpack to purse on weekend outings and then back to my backpack on Sunday night to prepare for a week of work. If I don't have this case, I will leave both the ID and bank card or at least one and or loose them. So with this case, I always have my ID and at least my bank visa debit card and not much else really matters if left at home. And when I use a purse, I know my ID and card are still in my phone case. And the pocket doesn't stretch out either causing cards or cash bills to slip out over time like other wallet cases I've tried that are fabric or leather. This is neither fabric or leather there for it doesn't wear out and stretch.The phone with the case, still fits in my bike phone cradle, buttons work, and I like how the case gives an added barrier giving space between the glass and floor of its dropped. With this case you should still put a glass screen protector to prevent direct damage to the screen. But if you don't have one and drop your phone (not direct puncture to screen) and it lands face down, your screen won't get cracked and shattered due to the small overlapping of the case around the phone giving it space to not touch the screen. So if you're like me, and forgetful I highly recommend this case.It's durable, has some grip, not to big and bulky like some of those extreme protection Otter cases while still providing good protection and convenience. Delivery was as promised and packaging was above satisfactory.I put three cards in the case in my review photos so you can see what it can hold and it still has space for two cash bills.