Bellroy Folio Mini, fits everything, but coins take the spotlight

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Bellroy Folio Mini, fits everything, but coins take the spotlight

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@to_ru_kw 3 жыл бұрын

I think this could be my dream wallet! It’s like the card pocket but with easier access to coins. I don’t get the hate in the comments; the wallet is the definitely targeted at people who need coin storage

@harizbadrulhisham3805 3 жыл бұрын

Thin minimalist wallets are designed to be card first, cash 2nd and coin never, they are not very practical and can be cumbersome to use. Bifolds are more user friendly and practical, however they can get too bulky. For me, zipper wallets are the perfect blend of practicality and thinness. They are thinner than bifolds yet more usable and practical compared to thin minimalist wallets. Heck they even more usable and practical than most bifolds. What I like the most about zipper wallets is their practicality and flexibility. You can throw anything in there and you are good to go. No need to be concerned about any items falling out, even for small items. If you are confident enough, you don't mind carrying zipper wallet.

@watercooled8105 3 жыл бұрын

Coins…have a huge glass jug of them at the house. Carrying them is not a joy in my life. The wallet looks very good and seems extremely useable…and the “spare key” compartment appears to be a great innovation!

@timmyturton1035 3 жыл бұрын

Nice one Mark. I just started using my Bellroy Card Pocket in Earth Red and am enjoying using it. Bellroy are awesome. 🦉💷👏🏼😎

@walletopia 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful!

@whoakhonga6780 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the review. Interested in this wallet but worried if the magnet on the wallet will demagnetize credit cards with strip.

@darkehorse71 3 жыл бұрын

This looks awesome. I wish I didn't have a mental block against zippers and snaps.

@WtfYoutube_YouSuck 3 жыл бұрын

I was against zippers until I moved to Europe and needed to carry a ton of Euro coins and this style of wallet, being naturally chunky, was great for it. The zippy coin wallet form factor is really damn good. I have two from LV. The mental block I have is against MAGNETS. Putting magnets next to credit carbs with strips is a non-starter for many. Personally, I realize in 2021, all the cards that I card have contain chips and I rarely need to swipe, but imagine erasing ever card you have because you have a wallet that thought magnets would be a good idea.

@snosov Жыл бұрын

Thanks for review, I hope Bellroy would produce simular model consist of that internal magnet coin pocket + 2 outside cardslots at each side. It would be both super compact and super functional minimalist solution.

@walletopia Жыл бұрын

Agreed, they should have enough data to show them which of these features combined would be winners.

@1977NOBODY 3 жыл бұрын

I heard several people say they had their credit cards ruined by the magnets…..That’s an automatic no go for me😑They should really think about those things while making wallets with magnets In them.

@walletopia 3 жыл бұрын

Magnets are hard to do well, but can be done.

@boogeyman7777 2 жыл бұрын

I've had this wallet for over a year and I've never had an issue with the magnets ruining my cards.

@mk2ingit Жыл бұрын

Put the swipe strip away from the magnet if you're worried about it..The Magnet will not affect the chip.. I mean who swipes cards these days anyway?

@danielvargo4498 Жыл бұрын

Jusy got my bellroy card holder zipper wallet and I absolutely love it bellroy is so great

@autumnmatthews3179 8 ай бұрын

I'm actually using this wallet now after moving up from the card pocket. I do tend to have a few coins and it's pretty good at holding them. I wonder if I have too many cards though as they're not always easy to remove

@Richard_Barnes 3 жыл бұрын

I just cannot do zipped wallets and ‘horse shoe’ shaped coin wallets 😂 😝 Mark, you are starting to like them more cus of *cough* your age my friend! 😯 It’s an older thing 😉

@walletopia 3 жыл бұрын

Haha, I don't doubt it. First my vision, then my hearing, then my sense of style 😂

@Kameeho 3 жыл бұрын

You OK there Mark? I mean you didn't mention once in the video about an external quick access card slot! That would make this wallet even better! I mean, you don't have to unzip every time you going to tap-pay /access something quickly.

@walletopia 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I realized that after the fact. It would have been perfect with that, my slip :)

@pueblodove 4 ай бұрын

I really like the wallet, and would use it. But it lacks in nice colors. I wouldn't pay that much for a wallet if it didn't have a nice color. Would like to see pink, and the one with the cobalt inside having a light blue on the outside. And the plum one being a brighter plum color with a purple on the inside.

@danniemathew6538 3 жыл бұрын

surprised there isnt a secret pocket on the side

@walletopia 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I clearly missed my opportunity to call out the lack of a quick access card slot. EVERY wallet should have one.

@dylandegourville6779 3 жыл бұрын

Great Vid. Do you prefer it to the card pocket?

@walletopia 3 жыл бұрын

I do because of the size, especially for international travel, but I could make it my daily carry and be okay with it. The Card Pocket was just a bit too small for me.

@edwardnovick9904 3 жыл бұрын

Would this be a good option for travelers to coin or cash-dominated countries such as Japan? Is there a list on your site for wallets good for those places? I personally would love to have a second wallet for that purpose.

@walletopia 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! This would be my go-to for international travel.

@sandeshsapkota23 2 жыл бұрын

I’m having a hard time deciding between folio mini and the card pocket Wallet.

@ruki_okorodudu 7 ай бұрын

Me too. What did you end up picking.

@aDiN4103 7 ай бұрын

I have 1… really love it ❤

@JimDrews 3 жыл бұрын

Similar to Waterfield Finn. Any warnings on the handouts about magnets and credit cards?

@walletopia 3 жыл бұрын

None, they're very slim at the top and the magnets face internal to the pouch so they aren't exposed to the slots.

@jibbyjabbatv 2 жыл бұрын

Does the magnetic pocket ruin your credit cards?

@ItsmeJigz 3 жыл бұрын

Found an extra zipper inside mu folio mini. I feel a bulge when inspecting the wallet. Weird that they put it there ans not on the box.

@walletopia 3 жыл бұрын

Interesting, probably a packaging blunder.

@mariopinder242 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Mark, really enjoy your reviews. How about checking out some LAND wallets. They make some awesome zipper wallet and other wallets. Here in the Bahamas 🇧🇸 we Love LAND products.

@walletopia 3 жыл бұрын

I'll check it out. Which model do you prefer?

@mariopinder242 3 жыл бұрын

@@walletopia I like the Cosmos vertical and the Cosmos minimalist wallets. The one that I currently use is not available anymore. I have had that for at least 15 years or more. It’s still in perfect condition. Thanks for asking!

@Gwatches01 7 ай бұрын

Does it really fit 12 cards? Does the magnetic closure ruin the cards?

@eagle1hd 9 ай бұрын

Would you feel safe keeping it in pant pants pocket and sitting on it with cards inside? My normal wallet keeps breaking my cards.

@lucasluppi 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Mark, can you please check the Distil Union Wally Bifold 5? Thank you! Great review as always!

@jerryroberts631 3 жыл бұрын

Great review as always Mark. I just can't get past a zipper on a wallet, just looks like they're intended for a kid's first wallet. I know they're on there for security, but training wheels are on a bike for the same reason and I took those off my bike too.....................last week 😃

@walletopia 3 жыл бұрын

I know, zippers and snaps draw your mind to purses, so it can be hard to get by. I did a carry test of the NODUS zip wallet and once done I really like the wallet.

@pewdspendell3807 Жыл бұрын

Hi can you recommend a wallet like this, but has an easy card access outside of the wallet? Other than mayfair or nodus, also nodus I considered but I think they already closed their company.

@DrDennis 2 жыл бұрын

You you double fold bills and fit in magnetic center slot??

@walletopia 2 жыл бұрын

You can but that primarily for coins

@hmm2928 3 жыл бұрын

Hi is the wallet made in India ? Was it written in the box ?

@walletopia 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, Bellroy wallets are primarily made in India with some in the Philippines. I've not see the "made in" on any Bellroy packaging in a long time. It's on their website.

@enriquediaz7547 2 жыл бұрын

Is there a way to find it which wallets are higher scoring?

@walletopia 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, go to www.walletopia.info/rankings

@instaaionut 2 жыл бұрын

hey Mark. Could this wallet fit somehow a 4.15" x 3" card? Thanks!

@luluhika5754 3 жыл бұрын

I need help!! I want to get my dad a really nice leather wallet thats trifold. Im ok if its kinda bulky i just want a real leather wallet. Any suggestions/ recommendations for me?

@SteelHex 3 жыл бұрын

This pattern is normally a woman’s wallet in the past, using a metal clasp instead of zippers and magnets. I’m a man but I’m not opposed to carrying this, if I need to carry coins. Thankfully in USA I can get away without using coins today.

@walletopia 3 жыл бұрын

Indeed. With all the talk about cashless payments worldwide, the amount of coins used outside the US is amazing.

@bobbygoodin4147 3 жыл бұрын

Is it a wallet or pocketbook...hmmm?

@walletopia 3 жыл бұрын

😂. Oh, you would have to bring up the obvious!

@lilgshock07 Жыл бұрын

Nice wallet. Is it a man or woman wallet?

@ahmedhishamdr8485 3 жыл бұрын

Could you please tell us about the zipper manufacturer origin on this?

@paulop.6236 3 жыл бұрын

Unbranded: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/h6mVeL2Uy5aqlIU.htmlm49s

@walletopia 3 жыл бұрын

I don't know and haven't discovered it. There were no marking on the zipper to indicate the manufacturer. The performance, however, was very solid and with a 3 year guarantee, I would expect the quality would hold up.

@davidwatson3035 3 жыл бұрын

I love my Bellroy Card Pocket zipper wallet, due to it's small size but great capacity. I would have liked this one too but for two facts. Magnets have no place being anywhere near a wallet, they can affect cards and mechanical watches. Second, that coin pouch, while a great idea, should be off to one side. As literally the central feature, Bellroy have made a design decision I don't like and which looks a little strange given the move towards the cashless society. They older Zip Wallet may have less capacity but it's a nicer design, in my view.

@DavZell 2 жыл бұрын

I actually like the divider in the middle for organizing purposes. I'd prefer no magnets, though.

@boogeyman7777 Жыл бұрын

I've had this wallet for a year with no issues to my cards regarding the magnets. I'm actually glad the coin pocket is in the middle since the coins would have left a nasty impression on the leather otherwise. But to each they own I guess. I definitely recommend this wallet.

@joeyrincon 3 жыл бұрын

Throw an airtag in the coin pouch

@walletopia 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent idea!

@MS-pd2yo 3 жыл бұрын

Real men aren't afraid of zippers!

@walletopia 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed.

@kamakozy13 2 жыл бұрын

I don't get it. Why does this guy not like RFID protection?

@walletopia 2 жыл бұрын

I don't mind RFID protection, but it's not needed to be built INTO the wallet, it's just a marketing scam. If you want RFID protection, getting and RFID card works just as well. That said, due to the advances with pin and chip cards, it can be argued it's not needed at all.

@kamakozy13 2 жыл бұрын

@@walletopia yeah I just saw your video dedicated to the topic. I feel caught up. Thanks

@mdshoukat7795 Жыл бұрын

How much, i need one

@mikemortensen1717 2 жыл бұрын

Could you fit more cards in the center section of this?

@joits 10 ай бұрын

you wouldn't want to with the magnets

@TheSpoonkk 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Can it support 20 cards and still able to zip?

@TheSpoonkk 3 жыл бұрын

total thickness of combine cards about 1.5cm thick.

@Lanterns_light 2 жыл бұрын

I like this wallet a lot but my personal bias considers when you put a zip on a wallet it becomes a purse :/

@senenabila6619 Жыл бұрын

Sponsor please hehe i really want that❤

@Viktor007 Жыл бұрын

Why does this guy hate RFID protection??

@CEJRAID 3 жыл бұрын

Looks super practical but way too big. Could also never get past the zipper.

@TheLicewine 3 жыл бұрын

This wallet combines the worst of all worlds, zippers and snaps. More than bills get caught in a zipper on a daily basis - ouch. What are the snaps for anyway? And honestly, when you whip out this wallet, you are truly a nerd and I do understand this might be appealing to some. On a different note, I believe that the quality of their wallets keeps improving. The zipper looks solid. Cheers, Chris

@walletopia 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris, the "snap" you heard are magnets...yes, I know :), but they function really well. And I would agree, for the most part their quality is improving.