What Is RFID Skimming, and Should You Worry About It?
Modern passports and contactless bank cards carry tiny RFID chips that can be read wirelessly from a few centimetres away. In theory, a stranger standing close enough in a queue or on a train could scan your passport or card without ever touching it. You don't need to be paranoid about it, but in crowded airports, stations and tourist hotspots, it's an easy risk to close off completely, and it costs nothing in convenience to do so.
How an RFID Blocking Passport Holder Works
An RFID blocking passport holder is lined with a thin layer of metallic material that forms a shield around your passport and cards, blocking the radio signals scanners rely on. Your documents stay exactly as easy to use as before you just can't be skimmed while they're tucked away in your bag or pocket.
Choosing the Right Passport Holder for You
Our RFID Blocking Passport Holder is the classic choice: a sleek, compact case with a buckle or regular closure and a colour to suit anyone. If you'd rather something with a softer, more feminine finish, the RFID Leather Passport Bag pairs the same shielding with a leather-look design built specifically for her.
More Than Just RFID Protection
Skimming isn't the only risk on the road. The Anti-theft Swipe Travel Passport Holder adds a secure swipe closure so pickpockets can't dip a hand in unnoticed, while our Travel Passport Wallet gives you twelve organised compartments for tickets, cards and documents alongside the same RFID conscious design ideal if you'd rather carry everything travel related in one place.
Who Really Needs One
If you tap to pay, use an e passport, or spend any time in crowded transit hubs, an RFID blocking passport holder is one of the cheapest, lowest effort upgrades you can make to your travel kit. Frequent flyers and occasional holidaymakers alike get the same benefit: one less thing to think about while you're focused on the trip itself.
Ready to travel with one less worry? Shop the full range and find the passport holder that fits the way you travel.