RFID-blocking passport pouches

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I often see passport pouches for sale, which supposedly prevent your passport RFID from being read. In what scenario that might happen? Should travelers be concerned about protecting their passports, or is this a way for companies to sell more stuff?

(I have a US passport, but I think people from other countries might be curious about this as well.)






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  • Polare Functional RFID-Blocking Leather Passport Holder. $26. ...
  • Lewis N. Clark RFID-Blocking Stash Wallet. ...
  • Zoppen RFID Travel Passport Wallet. $16. ...
  • Fintie Passport Holder Travel Wallet. $10. ...
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What is a RFID passport wallet?

This RFID-blocking passport case and wallet from ROYCE has interior slots for your passport, vaccine card, boarding pass and cash, plus several credit card slots and an information card where you can put your name, address and phone number. It comes in numerous colors, including Purple, Wildberry, Black and Blue.

Can I make my own RFID blocker?

You don't need RFID protection because there is no RFID crime. RFID blocking wallets, sleeves, and other products offer protection against RFID skimming. The problem isn't that these products don't work, it's that they're a solution to a problem that doesn't exist in the real world.

Do I need an RFID blocker?

Materials: The wallets in this guide are made out of traditional materials like leather and polyurethane that's been treated to block the RFID signal from your credit cards to prevent theft. This technology doesn't draw power, require a battery, or make the wallet bulkier or heavier.



Zero Grid Neck Wallet Travel Pouch \u0026 Passport Holder




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