Do You Need an RFID Blocking Wallet

by Vinny on January 15, 2012

RFID Blocking Wallet: 7 Advantages for Owning One

The latest innovation in terms of self defense is already here and it goes by the name RFID blocking wallet. This wallet, aside from obviously having such considerable level of novelty, is actually very much functional. Here are some of the major advantages of this simple, albeit highly smart accessory.

Money Protection – Being a busy buddy that you are, it is important to be always on the guard when it comes to your hard earned and highly worthy possessions. That is the exact reason behind the creation of the RFID blocking wallet. This wallet is a reliable ally against the threats related to unapologetic thievery. After all, you will never know when you are to be in the midst of evil forces bent on rendering you broke with a sleight of hand.

Credit Card Protection – The RFID blocking wallet is equipped with the so called Faraday cage. This enhancement allows your wallet block off RFID transmissions. Nowadays, even RFID’s are being stolen through means that a layman cannot understand. If in any case your RFID gets stolen, your credit card is bound to have its own shopping spree without you knowing. You will only realize the utter doom brought upon your finances come end of the month and your credit card bill reaches your mailbox.

High Quality Leather – This is product is made from top-notch materials. In fact, this wallet has been fashioned from first class leather. Considering that it is made from such sturdy materials, you do not have to worry in terms of wallet maintenance. You can use the accessory for as long you deem appropriate.

Cool Design – The RFID blocking wallet comes in a simple but stylish design which can go well with you your personality. Having this wallet inside your back pocket or in your shirt pocket perhaps, will definitely make you feel like a hotshot celebrity who is bound to have some serious fun.

Ample Compartments – RFID blocking wallet has enough compartments to shelter all your credit cards and identification cards. It is like your briefcase, only smaller and ten times more remarkable.

Handy – Of course wallets should be handy. Otherwise, it does not fit the bill. This is of course one of the major considerations, pondered on by the creators of this cutting edge accessory. You can take it anywhere you like, anytime you like, without being a burden to you. It’s light and compact that there is no need to worry in terms of excess baggage.

Affordability – Aside from the aforementioned advantages of this product, it is also important to note that given its sheer ingenuity and style, it still is quite affordable. You would not have to shell out hefty amount from your savings, and empty your wallet just so you can by this product. This wallet has been made to give customers a quality product without ripping them off.
There are many ways to get hold of the blocking wallet. In fact this product is already available in shops and malls. You are sure to find this unique item in novelty or specialty shops. But if you are the type who would not want to go out shopping, there is a more convenient shopping option for you. That is of course through the internet platform.

The internet is a watering-hole in terms of businesses and eCommerce ideas hence you are bound to find a site that offer the RFID blocking wallet.

Be conscious in terms of price listings and warranty. Websites vary in terms of the aforementioned customer considerations and you only have to patronize those who are willing to extend some added value for their customer’s purchases.
But before relying heavily on online shopping sites, first you have to make sure that you do ample research in terms of the website’s reliability. Try reading customer reviews in order to gauge the authenticity and quality of the products offered in a particular website that has caught your fancy. Through this you can eliminate the risk of getting a sub-standard item, or worst not receiving your ordered and paid for item at all.

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RFID (or radio frequency identification) tags are intelligent bar codes that communicate and track items or people. First, they detect the item through an electronic reader, which then communicates the information back to a central network system.

Student holding an RFID Student card

RFID, originally a tracking technology used for cattle, can now virtually track a multitude of consumer items. For instance, RFID can literally eliminate annoying lineups at the campus bookstore by detecting every book you put in your cart or every textbook rental. After the textbook is tracked, the required information is sent to the publisher, and finally the amount of your total bill is deducted from your bank account for payment. RFID is pretty convenient huh?

  • Well currently, RFID is being used to track almost everything, from:
  • Retail merchandise
  • Vehicles
  • Airline or bus passengers
  • Hospital patients
  • Pets
  • And even student attendance…

RFID has some clear benefits as far as its use in a college environment—benefiting the safety and convenience of students, instructors—and even decreasing theft and loss of college materials, such as textbooks, lab tools and other campus property.

1. RFID in libraries

In the campus library, RFID is used to keep a detailed account of library materials, drastically reducing the library budget. For instance, any book checked out is instantly scanned with no room for human error. So if a book is lost or stolen, the cost of that book is immediately billed to the student who loaned it. RFID can also be used to benefit the campus library in the following ways:

  • To speed up the check-in or check-out of library materials
  • To improve the accuracy of the library catalogue
  • To reduce and deter theft
  • To instantly track lost or overdue books

2. RFID for student ID

Many universities across the U.S., including the University of Chicago and the Northern Arizona University, are using RFID to track students. Each student is issued a smart card that they will keep on their person at all times. The student card contains personal information such as the student’s name, photo, year, school name and the four-digit school ID number. The RFID smartcard also takes care of accurate student and staff attendance.

3. RFID amps up campus security

College departments, like the El Paso Health Sciences Center at Texas Tech University, have integrated RFID in order to up campus security—both for student and for auditing and tracking departmental assets (in this case to track microscopes and other lab tools). Students and professors also require an RFID smart card in order to gain entry into campus buildings, which cuts down the loss or theft of keys to expensive or vital college property, and RFID grants secure access to controlled areas like labs, dorm rooms, or offices.

4. RFID as payment

RFID also enables electronic payment of any item a student needs on campus. The student can load their smart card with money for various items and pay for things like:

  • Cafeteria meal points
  • Vending machine and dining hall snacks and beverages
  • School supplies and textbooks at the campus book store
  • Laundry
  • Hair cuts
  • School swag
  • Tickets to student events

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