Question 1

I recently purchased a Vaultskin Chelsea Wallet, and had some questions regarding it. Firstly, is the spring that releases the cards in the main pocket of the wallet magnetic? And if so, will this pose future problems in payment cards / national ID’s that use NFC technology due to de-magnetization?

Accepted Answer

Our Chelsea wallet does not have any magnets inside, though we use metallic mesh lining to protect cards from electromagnetic signals and block unauthorized RFID access. By the way, magnets can only affect the magnetic stripe on a card (and only under certain circumstances), but RFID/NFC chips are not affected by magnets at all.

Question 2

What exactly is the maximum number of cards that can fit into each slot of the Chelsea?

Accepted Answer

Regarding the amount of cards the answer is "it depends". Credit cards with punched letters are thicker than plain cards. Also our Chelsea wallet is made of genuine leather, wich will stretch after a while. So carrying a lot of cards may make it loose. We indicate, that Chelsea is suitable for 8 cards, but this is a guiding value rather than a rule.

Question 3

What is the little tab for?

Accepted Answer

The tab is connected to a flat elastic strap, so that when you pull on it, it will lift the cards up. They will pop up about a half inch out the top where you can easily grab the card you're looking for. It automatically retracts back into position when released.