What is RFID skimming?

RFID skimming is when a thief uses a concealed wireless reader to scan contactless cards in your wallet without physical contact. Contactless bank cards, passports and ID cards all contain RFID chips that can be read at short range.

Do Jekyll & Hide wallets have RFID protection?

Yes. Every Jekyll & Hide wallet and card holder includes built-in RFID-blocking protection embedded directly into the leather lining. It is invisible from the outside and requires no activation.

How does RFID blocking work in a wallet?

RFID-blocking wallets contain a thin metallic layer that disrupts the radio frequency signals used by wireless scanners. This prevents unauthorised readers from accessing your contactless card data while the wallet is in your pocket or bag.

Which cards does RFID blocking protect?

RFID blocking protects contactless credit and debit cards, biometric passports, Oyster and transport cards, and access key cards. Standard magnetic stripe cards do not use RFID and do not need protection.

What is RFID skimming?

RFID skimming is when a thief uses a concealed wireless reader to scan contactless cards in your wallet without physical contact. Contactless bank cards, passports and ID cards all contain RFID chips that can be read at short range.

Do Jekyll & Hide wallets have RFID protection?

Yes. Every Jekyll & Hide wallet and card holder includes built-in RFID-blocking protection embedded directly into the leather lining. It is invisible from the outside and requires no activation.

How does RFID blocking work in a wallet?

RFID-blocking wallets contain a thin metallic layer that disrupts the radio frequency signals used by wireless scanners. This prevents unauthorised readers from accessing your contactless card data while the wallet is in your pocket or bag.

Which cards does RFID blocking protect?

RFID blocking protects contactless credit and debit cards, biometric passports, Oyster and transport cards, and access key cards. Standard magnetic stripe cards do not use RFID and do not need protection.

What is RFID?

RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) is a technology that uses radio waves to read information stored on a chip. Most modern contactless bank cards, passports and ID cards contain RFID chips that can be scanned wirelessly.

RFID skimming is when a thief uses a concealed reader to scan your cards without contact, potentially stealing your card data while your wallet is still in your pocket.

Do Jekyll & Hide Products Have RFID Protection?

Yes. Every Jekyll & Hide wallet and card holder includes built-in RFID-blocking protection. Our RFID shield is embedded directly into the leather lining during construction — it is invisible from the outside and requires no activation.

How Does RFID Blocking Work?

Our wallets contain a thin metallic layer within the leather that disrupts the radio frequency signal used by RFID readers. This blocks unauthorised scanners from reading your contactless cards at distances of up to several metres.

Which Cards Are Protected?

Contactless credit and debit cards
Oyster and transport cards
Biometric passports (e-Passports)
Access key cards and hotel room cards
Contactless loyalty cards

Standard magnetic stripe cards do not use RFID and do not require shielding.

Is RFID Skimming a Real Threat?

While organised skimming attacks are relatively rare, the risk is real in crowded environments such as airports, public transport and events. RFID protection adds a layer of security with zero inconvenience — your cards work normally when you tap to pay, the shield only blocks passive wireless scanning.

Shop our full range of RFID-protected leather wallets and leather card holders.

WHAT IS RFID?

Radio-frequency identification (RFID) is the wireless, non-contact use of radio frequency waves to transfer data. A relatively new technology, it allows data-storing tags to be identified, read and tracked without line of sight. These tags respond to certain radio frequencies by allowing them access to the data stored on the object they’re attached to.

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The problem is that RFID tags can be attached to personal belongings, allowing complete strangers to access, clone and use the personal data stored on these. So your identity documents and bankcards could allow criminals access to your address, contact number, social security number, pertinent account or employee information.

THE FACTS

To mitigate these risks, Jekyll & Hide lines each and every bespoke leather product with a specially engineered RFID-blocking fabric, preventing harmful radio waves from accessing, storing or cloning your private information.