To prevent the theft of data or money, you need to create a shield that protects your contactless cards from being read by RFID scanners.  A shield works by blocking the propagation of electromagnetic waves, which prevents the interaction of an RFID reader with your cards. The RFID reader will not be able to read your cards while they are inside the case with RFID blocking.

What you need to make an RFID blocker

To make an effective RFID blocker, you will need the following materials:

• textile for the front part;
• fabric for lining;
• office supplies (glue, scissors, awl, pen, ruler);
• a thin sheet of RFID blocking material, for example, this material.

To prevent RFID reading, you will need a layer of special material.  We do not recommend using foil, it is not intended for shielding and will not be totally effective, we wrote about this in detail in this article.  As a basis, you can use a cloth that does not crumble and has a margin of safety.  For the outer cover, it is advisable to use a robust material like leatherette. A plastic cover from an office folder would also do.

Stages of manufacturing the cover

1. You need to cut two identical rectangles of leather, plastic or other material 9.5 cm by 7 cm each;
2. Prepare another pair of similar parts from the inner material and RFID blocking material;
3. Put the three layers together and glue them.  Allow the glue to dry;
4. Sew the three layers together at a distance of 1-1,5 mm from the edge on three of the four sides.

As a result, you should get a reliable case.  By the way, scammers can scan the credit card style keys for cars as well. This case works great with those too!

‘If you do not have enough time to make your own RFID blocking card holder, you can simply buy an RFID card blocking wallet or RFID blocking card to protect your important information from NFC technologies. After all, it is better to prevent unauthorised card scanning than to regret not protecting yourself.

Products from the article

RFID blocking wallet

RFID blocking card

The post How do you make an RFID blocker? appeared first on RFID Cloaked - Protecting your RFID personal data.

Commuters hate waiting

If you live and work in a city with a metro/ underground or passenger rail system if you have to use bus transportation every day, you need a commuter wallet that lets you have quick access to a transportation card, money or credit cards, too right you do. There’s nothing worse than getting to the ticket barrier with the ‘X card not accepted’ RED message, you can feel the tuts and groans of the commuters behind you as you hold them up for the eternity of an additional few seconds…

Then there’s the contactless theft conundrum…

Some may never have thought about the need for RFID blocking wallet, or been aware of the possibility that credit cards, debit cards, even a passport can be scanned and data used by another person – but with Thieves plundering contactless cards at a rate of £27 a minute allegedly, and with City transport a paradise for thieves and pickpockets, it’s very important that you have card safe wallet and RFID contactless payment secure.

RFID card wallet

There are a number of RFID card wallets offering protection against thieves and pickpockets. They come in different sizes from small/large enough for your credit cards, major models that will have all the important cards and documents. There are a number of different products available which you can use like RFID card shields. These generally work by disrupting the RFID signal, making it impossible for your card to be read when shielded. In fact, these are RFID card blockers. Our RFID blocking cards, for use in your purse or wallet, are an example of this and are a low-cost option.

Slim, minimalist and easily accessible RFID blocking credit card wallets

There are many designs of slim, minimalist RFID leather wallets, some that are a unisex option that is stylish and urban kind of wallets. None though are single-handed in operation or work well with embossed cards.
What I would like though is convenience and security, something that is slim, easy on the eye, and quick on the draw! I don’t want to be fumbling for a wallet, pulling out a card and putting it all back again, I don’t want to be carrying a card in some flimsy PVC cardholder either, just so the Barrier reader will let me through! I just want a comfortable stylish and ergonomic wallet that I can use single-handedly even without thought to make a payment and go, no mess no fuss no bother.

Best RFID slim wallet – redesigned

Following on from our successful RFID Blocking card, We have designed a card holder that keeps your cards safe from unauthorised use and cloning as well as being durable, slim, and stylish. Small enough to be secured in a front pocket or inside pocket with ready access to your essential everyday cards. Our new credit card wallet with RFID protection also has an innovative and unique design which allows swift one-handed operation, allowing you to slide your card out, make a payment and then retract it back in an instant. Secure, slim and discreet with one-handed operation so you can slide, pay and go – perfect for when you are commuting.

‘Want to learn more about RFID blocking? See the information in our blog

The post The Ultimate Commuter Wallet with RFID Protection appeared first on RFID Cloaked - Protecting your RFID personal data.

Contactless cards (radio frequency identification cards) use radio frequency identification technology (RFID) to transmit personal information to card readers. Some people are nervous about fraudsters grabbing their data and so opt for card holders that block RFID signals. Others argue this risk has been exaggerated. That no special card RFID protector and other tech are needed to protect the cards.

Here are three considerations for those who are still undecided about whether to invest in an RFID blocking wallet, a purse with RFID protection or RFID blocking card sleeve.

Your personal risk profile

Banking and financial trade association UK Finance notes there have been no verified reports of fraudsters taking money from somebody’s contactless card in the UK by bumping in to them using an RFID bank card reader – a technique known as ‘skimming’. Moreover, most cards have security measures that ensure payments are fully-traceable and legal safeguards. These measures help victims recoup stolen money. Even so, skimming of RFID credit cards is technically possible and the press has reported alleged cases. Albeit often related to travel abroad. So taking precautions and buying RFID blocking card wallet tech may be prudent – but it really depends on what risk you perceive.

Sharpen up your look. How to protect your data

A common recommendation to those who are nervous about skimmers is to simply encase their contactless cards in tinfoil or kitchen foil rather than buy RFID protection. While this may work, most people will agree tinfoil is not a stylish addition to a wallet. Indeed, one of the customised RFID blocking card sleeves on the market will certainly give you a better-looking wallet. While ensuring you do not have to unwrap your cards like leftovers in the fridge. So, it may be better to invest in proper RFID blocking technology that looks good and allays your worries about data theft. Rather than just making do with a substitute.

RFID blocking wallet: making modern living easier

The first generation of RFID blocking wallets often forced people to remove their cards from the holders. Separate them from metal objects or other contactless cards before paying. All of this made other aspects of life, such as swiping in and out of the London underground tube stations, more inconvenient. The new generation of RFID card holder wallets however, has been designed with solving the inconvenience of contactless in mind. The best designs allow users to keep cards in an anti scan wallet while paying, making RFID contactless payment much easier.

Do you decide to buy RFID blocking technology? We recommend using wallets and contactless blocking cards from RFID Cloaked company with RFIDSecur technology.

You can place RFID blocking cards alongside your contactless bank card, in your wallet, purse or ID holder, guaranteeing protection against theft of your information or unauthorised payments while still allowing you – and only you – full use of your cards. They also come in a range of stylish designs.

‘If you are interested in any of the RFID blocking card protectors, take a look at our online-shop.

Updated in June 2020

The post Three reasons why it might be time to get an RFID blocking wallet appeared first on RFID Cloaked - Protecting your RFID personal data.