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Do I need RFID blocking?

For most people, no. Modern chip and contactless cards use tokenized transactions that make wireless skimming impractical, and real-world cases are rare. RFID-blocking is a harmless bonus if a wallet you like includes it, but it is not a reason to pass on a better wallet that lacks it.

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