What Are Cell Phone Wallets?
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- Environmental Impact of Promo Products
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- Difference Between a Padfolio and Portfolio?
- Shelf Life of a Promo Product Battery
- Why are Red and Orange Mugs More Expensive?
- Importance of Drinkware and Case Quantities
- Why Does My Shipping Cost So Much?
- Acceptable Artwork and File Formats
- Garment Imprint Locations
- What is a Gusset and Other Promotional Product Terms
- What Are Promotional Products?
- What Are the Different Types of Stress Balls?
- Environmental Impact of Tote Bags
- Things to Avoid When Ordering Promotional Items
- What Are Cell Phone Wallets?
What are the two things you can’t leave home without? For most of us, it’s probably our cell phone and wallet. If you want to go bag-free to a concert or wear pants without pockets, it can be a pain to carry both around. That’s the magic of a cell phone wallet!
What exactly is a cell phone wallet? Can it be removed from your phone? It’s time to add this phone accessory to your speed dial!
What is a Cell Phone Wallet?
A cell phone wallet is an adhesive pouch, made from silicone, spandex, plastic, metal, vinyl, or leather, that sticks to the back of your cell phone case. Most are compatible with both iPhones and Androids and easily fit your credit/debit card, ID, and a little bit of cash.
What Are the Different Types of Cell Phone Wallets?
As mentioned, cell phone wallets are made from different materials, but they also have other unique features such as:
- Phone stands
- Clips
- Car mounts
- Shaped
- Lanyard
- Professional
- Enclosed
- Multi-pocket
- Color changing
- RFID
Phone Stands
Talk to your friend and play video games at the same time with this convenient tech combo.
Clips
This style is designed to grip securely onto pockets made from a durable material like denim or corduroy.
Car Mount
Focus on the road by securing your cell phone wallet onto your car’s air vent.
Shaped
Some cell phone wallets come in fun shapes, such as animals, t-shirts, or with awareness ribbons on the back.
Lanyards
A wearable cell phone wallet is great for big conventions or networking events.
Professional
If you want a classy touch, consider a cell phone wallet made from leather with an engraved design.
Enclosed
Keep your money and cards hidden from view with a buttoned or Velcro option.
Multi-Pocket
Are you a high roller? Store your cash and cards in more than one pocket.
Color Changing
Make sure your cell phone wallet always fits your mood with a color-changing option!
RFID
Keep your important information protected by placing your cards in a wallet with radio-frequency identification technology.
These features can also be combined in one cell phone wallet, such as a phone stand that buttons closed or a leather option that can be secured in the car. Decide what’s important to you when choosing a cell phone wallet. This will help narrow down your options so you can find the right one!
Can a Cell Phone Wallet Be Removed?
It’s convenient to have your cell phone and wallet combined into one. However, you might want to carry that nice leather wallet your wife got you for your birthday or the neat Harry Potter one you found at the mall. Plus, the back of your phone needs space for that trendy PopSocket™.
If that’s the case, then you can easily remove that cell phone wallet and reapply it later. Don’t worry about that sticky residue staying on your phone. This can be easily removed with a few household ingredients.
How to Remove a Cell Phone Wallet
It's super easy to remove sticky residue from the back of your phone. Just follow these steps!
- Step One: Wet the corner of a washcloth and wipe it across your phone.
- Step Two: Dry with the other end of the washcloth.
- Step Three: Dip a Q-tip in rubbing alcohol and wipe it across the remaining residue.
- Step Four: Let the alcohol sit for 5 - 10 minutes.
- Step Five: Wipe the case again with the wet corner of the washcloth.
- Step Six: Dry with the other end of the washcloth.
- Step Seven: Repeat steps 1-6 until the residue is completely gone!
What you’ll need:
- Bowl
- Hot water & soap
- Small washcloth
- Rubbing alcohol
- Q-tips
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Step 1 
Dip the corner of the washcloth into a bowl of soapy hot water. Gently wipe the surface of your phone case.
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Step 2 
Use the other end of the washcloth to dry.
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Step 3 
Pour a small amount of rubbing alcohol into the cap. Dip the Q-tip in and apply it to the remaining residue.
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Step 4 
Let the alcohol soak for 5-10 minutes.
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Step 5 
Use the wet end of the washcloth and dip it into the bowl. Gently wipe your case again.
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Step 6 
Dry with the end of the washcloth.
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Step 7
Repeat steps 1-6 until all the residue is removed from your phone case.
Do you want to use your cell phone wallet again? No worries! You can buy a package of general purpose adhesives from any department store and place it on the back. When you’re ready to remove, simply repeat the process above.
Why Should You Carry a Cell Phone Wallet?
A cell phone wallet is designed for convenience and portability. Aside from that, there are a ton of other benefits in carrying one on your phone case.
Reduce Time in Bag Checks
If you’re going to see a concert or to an amusement park, you can get through security with ease. A cell phone wallet cuts down the time it takes so you can go have fun.
Style for Your Phone
A colorful cell phone wallet, or one in a unique shape, is bound to draw attention. This brings a fun flair to your typical boring black or gray phone case.
Easier Access to Your Money
Are you tired of digging through your bag for your wallet, especially at the grocery store? Your debit card will be in easier reach by keeping it in a cell phone wallet.
For those days of busy traveling, it’s super useful to have a cell phone wallet on your phone. It will save you time and make it easier for you to pay for something without holding up the lines.
Advertising with Cell Phone Wallets
Aside from being cool and functional, cell phone wallets are a great way to promote a business, non-profit, event, or any other organization. They are often printed with a logo or message and ordered for trade shows, which are fancy conventions for businesses to display their products.
The Jewish Educational Center (JEC) in New Jersey is one organization that found success advertising with cell phone wallets. In November 2017, the organization ordered 275 of these tech accessories as gifts for their students. Middle and high schoolers were able to use these cell phone wallets to hold their IDs and cash and show support for JEC!
Stats for Success
As of 2017, 266 million people in the United States carry a cell phone.
55% of people have at least one promotional product in their bedroom.
84% of office workers can recall the brand name of a promotional product at their desk.
The Bottom Line
Cell phone wallets are a convenient way to keep everything you need in one location. With many businesses moving toward smart paying options, it only makes sense to have everything you need right on your phone. Find one that matches your style!
Alyssa Mertes
Alyssa is the Lead Copywriter at Quality Logo Products. She has a BA in English & Communications and has written for Counselor Magazine and The Bolingbrook Sun. If you need her, you’ll find her buried in research, in the middle of a phone interview, or singing way off-tune in her office.
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