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No, it just uses a little of the power buffer after shutdown to perform the transaction then shut down. Needs to be a card designated as an Express Mode one. https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT212171
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I purchased a brown leather in crocodile stamped effect Aspinal of London card holder off Fleabay new.
It's proved the test of time and has never split even though it is so small.
It's also held a card and a circa £200 in cash numerous times.
Would highly recommend it or equivalent quality holder.
They also make iPhone cases which used to be a bonus 😜
Quite like Paperwallet and similar- basically nothing to em at all which seems ideal. They're sized for cards not UK notes so they need to be doubled up which isn't elegant but it works, and I like how they age (though I am pretty rough on them, they stand up well). I'm on my third I think, I'd get another for sure.
I stumped up for a Ridge Titanium, it's nicely beat up now. Read some bad reviews about the screws falling out, but it's been fine
Ridge wallets seem massively overpriced for what they are although design is quite nice. £100+ for basically a small card holder seems a bit much.
This is what I use - didn't want leather as this goes everywhere with me and gets a soaking in sweat, mud and rain. Metal I reckon would be too hard and inflexible.
I've had one of these for quite a few years now and it's really solid and shows no sign of wear other than ageing to the leather. Really happy with it
I got a A-Slim Kumo.
It's nice and holds what I need which isn't a great deal now to be honest.
Bellroy Card Pocket
9/10 I just use my watch, but if I'm going to need id or if I'm away for a few days I take the Card Pocket. My driving licence stays in there permanently along with a couple of folded £20s, debit and a couple of credit cards plus staring/chase/monzo if I'm out of the country.
I do quite like the look of the Bellroy flip case. Although I’ve bought an Ekster now….could get one of these for my secondary cards…
I keep on getting Instagram ads pop up for those Ridge wallets, and every time mutter to myself that they are just overpriced business card holders. What am I missing?
I guess I'm just reading this thread to check that others are similarly inclined, that wallets and cash are only very occasionally needed, and for me the only time I really need a payment card with me is when I need to use a fuel pump at any of the rural filling stations around here that mostly close around 6pm.
Cougar
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But when I don’t want to carry a phone or a wallet or any cash I use this:How’s that working for you? Does it link to a bank account in a sensible manner or is it a stupid top-up system like BPay was?
I mentioned wearables earlier. I think it’s the way forward, but if I spent £100 on a ring I wouldn’t be able to buy anything with it.
Posted 2 days ago
@ Cougar - sorry missed your Q. They works really well, we bought 2. It is a 'top up' system so you 'load'the amount on it that you want - you can set it to auto top up straight from your bank account too although neither of us have done that as yet. No fees though and very straight forward to top up on the app. They only work for 3 years so I suppose you've got to budget that into it. Very easy to use in practice, just like Google/Apple pay on your phone - just hover your hand over the card reader. Instant ping on your phone to notify you, although if you've got your phone with you, you might have missed the point of the ring - the useful thing about it is that you don't have to have your phone or wallet anywhere close.....