Card holders are the finishing touch to your accessory arsenal – shop the best card holders for women to keep your cards in check

Card holders elevate even the most mundane moments – read: whipping out your credit card or rummaging for random coffee shop loyalty cards – into a full-on experience. A moment of luxury. There's something endlessly satisfying about ordering your cards and slotting them into the right places. Using a card holder makes us feel super organised and chic.

Because the best card holders aren’t as expensive when compared to, say, a designer handbag, they’re a more accessible way to show off your preference for certain brands. Whether you’re a big Balenciaga fan or you’re more of a Gucci girl, a designer card holder will add a luxe twist to your everyday essentials.

But our obsession is not just surface-level. The simplest solution for keeping a tidy bag and tidy mind is a slick, chic card holder – whether that be a designer card holder or a clever high street find. A loose credit card rattling around your handbag is a recipe for disaster, and no-one wants to lug their whole purse (complete with online shopping returns receipts and supermarket points cards) around the dance-floor. As such, because of their dinky size, the best card holders make for the best solution when heading on a night out.  

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What's more, a card holder is also the accessory you’re likely to use the most, even more so than a designer crossbody bag, designer basket bag or the influencer-adored Prada Raffia tote bag, which you might swap for work, drinks and weekend events… If you do decide to go for a designer card holder, your cost per wear will work out as a clever investment.

As for the styles we adore? Prada’s card holder on a chain is a clever choice for tickets and security passes - as well as credit cards - and would look bold at this summer’s festivals. Saint Laurent’s floral print card holder would be ideal tucked into a handbag at any weddings you have in your diary, and Bottega Veneta’s card holder – a twist on their iconic woven leather handbags – is also a worthy addition to any accessory collection. 

We've also spotted some seriously cute styles that are far more affordable if you don’t want to spend a fortune on something to keep your money in. We get it. ASOS’s witty face graphic is a cheerful option, & Other Stories contrasting mock-croc design mixes lilac, beige and magenta for an off-beat colour clash that works while Radley’s classic black card holder comes with a winsome dog motif. So, which one will you choose?

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