BEST Way Use a Binder Clip as a Wallet for Cards AND Cash 

For people wanting to minimize, this is perfect. I’m often amazed at the dollar amount people spend for something to hold their cards and cash. I’ve used a rubber band for years but this is far better I think.

I'm impressed. A very simple, cheap effective system. Well done. And you are gracious enough to share with others.

People complain about the length, but I found your delivery soothing. :-)

Take 2 old ,used shopping cards and tape each with aluminum foil and cover with duct tape. Make them the top and bottom cards of your stack . And you have added RFID skimming protection.

Fuck, ive been looking for a good wallet for almost 2 hrs and I'm glad i came across this before i wasted money on some gimmicky nasa tech latenight commercial piece of crap.

Wow, I've been using binder clips for over 10 years and NOW I know how to really use it thanks .

Seriously bada$$. I just started using a binder clip last week and I thought to myself "someone has put some time and effort into thinking this through logically and optimally." Best thing about the internet, I can instantly piggyback on someone's cleverness.

The problem of cards and currency was basically the last thing in my daily life that was a persistent annoyance. With this video you have allowed me to be one step closer to modern Nirvana. Thanks! Great system. side bonus is that the cash money covers your credit card number. My two most used cards are credit (almost nobody asks for my ID) and my Metro TAP card (which works best if it's on the outside). but I always feel a bit weird having my CC so visible (I used to use rubber bands). I do dislike having my bills visible but the convenience is worth it.

@Bentechnology Hey just wanted to say that I saw this video well over three years ago, stole a binder clip from work and have used this wallet ever since and loved it every day. Two years ago I received a very nice "minimalist" front pocket wallet for Christmas and it was literally the same size empty as my binder clip wallet with a greedy amount of cards in it. Just wanted to say thanks 👍

Thanks. You just saved me from wasting cash on a clip

Man, you did a GREAT job of demonstrating that.

cool. I tried this idea out today, and already I can tell that it would be easy to misplace or even have it all fall out of my pocket. Someone else online had the idea to attach the clip to one of those retractable key ring things on a string. I did notice that when in a hurried line with lots of people behind me, I felt really fumbly trying to undo the clip and deal with putting change back in quickly. I figure over time that would be easier- it's just new compared to what i'm used to doing. One speed adaptation I'm trying is that I took pliers and bent the tips of the wire flaps out a little, so that placing my palm on the flat butt end of the clip, I can reach across and easily grip and pull back both wire ends at the same time. thought you might find that handy- it's easier than digging in under each end with your fingernail trying to pull it back, if that makes sense. Also, there is a faster way to put change in it. you don't have to take all the bills out and stack them all back up. You can just slide the end of the change bills under the open flap of what's already there, wrap them around the outside, and refasten the clip. I love that with the big clip i'm using, I can set the whole thing upright on it's in and it stays vertical. I just think that's really cool.

OMG my son will love you - I'll send him the link to this. Thanks for showing, Nicole from Canada

I use a card holder ( I use credit cards for everything, casback, points, purchase protection, dispute charges, etc etc) and I keep a money clip with 1$ 2$ and 5$ bills for tip money, I like keeping them separate so my valuables are a little more spread out

This is so good! 🙂I've been wanting to replace my ridiculously bulky wallet awhile. Especially as I get more interested in ultralight backpacking. But also with wanting my purse as light as possible. Its really annoying to me to feel loaded down by or posture effected by overly heavy or bulky purse or wallet yet I also like being prepared. So I find the ultralight backpacker mentality of thoughtful minimalism that considers every ounce takes research and planning but is worth it to feel prepared and light.🌿This video is super smart. My only issue is it is not waterprooof and no section for coins. I like all the money to be together and ready as one single unit to go in a purse, bag, or safely deep (zipper ideal) pocket. Waterproof is important to me too. 🌿Lamination on cards is plenty of protection. But there can be issues sometimes with laminating (or clear taping) certain cards like car insurance, vehicle registration, Social Security, Medicaid. Cause of their security features or something. That makes them vulnerable to moisture and tears to have them just be paper. So next I'm gonna look for good, clear plastic litttle single card insert pockets as lightweight as possible. 🌿Hmm that makes me wonder if a foldable, clear plastic insert pocket could work well for just the bills and still using this system. 🌿Either that or a lightweight, simple, waterproof (including any zipper being waterproof...I think its called seam-taping?) to go around this entire little binder clip packet.🌿Anyway of you have follow-up ideas or video on adding waterproofing and coun storage into this binder clip system I'd love to hear it!🌿Another minimalist tip is not all cards need to be kept cause the info is stored digitally. For example, my grocery store discount card info is found by typing my phone number. Library card I just show driver's license to librarian and they find my card number for checking out books, xeroxes, computer. I also had a bunch of outdated cards from when I lived in another state or had old accounts so I just cut them up.🌿

Wow! @3:39-4:39 the “nuts and bolts” how to! Well done! Thanks! Elegant desig

You are MVP, saved me from throwing money.

guys chill he is pretty smart. none of u would of thought of this he can make something like this and make alot of money out of it

This is almost like a magic trick you did with your money hahaha 🤣 yeah I'm from Australia and the concept of using money clips is foreign to us down under, us Aussie blokes generally just use a wallet but yeah the wallet does become bulky in your pocket, out of all the money clip videos I've seen this binder clip idea is most intriguing, I've learned something today, thanks mate I'll try it!! 😎👍🏻

Thank you so much for showing me how to think simply and...save lots of money buying expensive unecessary products 🙏🙏🙏

My work just gave me a money click, I was just using it the standard way, didn't really like it, returned to wallet, so far I am really liking this, good work.

Simple and effective demo. Thank you for uploading.

When putting the change back into your pocket instead of the clip when in a hurry...keeps your change separate from the rest could serve as a way to reference the price of the item you bought or if they short changed you.

Seems like a trivial topic, but minimizing the junk in your pocket is a huge deal. I used just a rubber-band for a long time but a lot of fumbling involved during checkout.

good video...I have been using the same binder clip like the one you show here. I have been using for cash only (didn't want to carry a wallet with my cards 'and' cash to my local bar...where I only pay with cash)...never thought about incorporating my cards with it...great Idea mate.

Nice final touch to a cheap alt. Thanks for sharing.

Nice one. Simple approach yet effective. But the flip side to this approach is you can't use it in places where it is humid and people usually sweat. If you keep this is your pants or anywhere, the currency notes will be drenched in sweat. Even the magnetic strips of your cards might be exposed to sweat, which I don't know has any effects on the longevity of it or not!!

Very slick. Came across your video while looking for a money clip to go with my RIFD blocking wallet. Makes sense.

Great idea!! Thanks for the video!

Your cash Is the wallet! :)

Great stuff - thanks for the video. M Clip works great in this style as well if you want to upgrade from the binder clip.

Really like your idea, I am definitely going to use this system and i like the way you have put your own time into this to find what you would like as a wallet/money clip. Thanks for posting this video really appreciate it.

Been using binder clips for almost 15 years now. WAY more functional than wallets. However, I don’t see the need to wrap the cash around the cards and IDs, creates extra steps. Personally I just fold my bills in half and keep them on top of the cards & IDs, that way I can use any of it in one loosening of the clip.

Just what i was looking for (and the price is right)! Thank you!

hey man, maybe when you get cash out, instead of bringing the clip back down off the cards once you put the money back around, just pinch the clip and slide the money up. just one less step to deal with. thanks for the vid.

Nice trick. Like it, I called this Mc Gyver Money Clip. Thanks for upload this video.

I know peddlers love to see you at the register. Excuse me I know you got some cash to spare help a brother out.🤣🤣🤣 talking about saving money on a wallet that was genius.

Grateful for this very informative and thorough video. Thank you!

Kudos to you, man. Nicely done!

I use to use this system and it worked and now I have made my own system

you can use a smaller one,just swap out the silver part from a larger one.....been using this for years

bravo! i was about to buy a money clip…thanks for saving me some money to put into my new binder clip! :)

I thought of this before but instead of rolling the money i folded the money in between cards but was too bulky you have a great suggestion thanks men! before I tried this I was just using a rubber band that was simple too!

Thanks good man! Very kind to share with us!

at 2019.... this is still very useful/practical... Thanks mate!

thank you, I saved money because of this video.

Thanks a ton-this is awesome. I'm a cheap skate and tired of a wallet.

Great idea! I certainly would have used this if I hadn't of already purchased my nice titanium money clip.

If you dont care about keeping the money nice & neat, itd be easier & faster to just fold the bills once.

Thanks im always using this now instead of my big wallet

Two of the best things I've ever done was 1) ditching my wallet and 2) stop balancing my checkbook.

I use a clothing hanger spring action clip as a money clip it can hold both cash and cards securely

This is pretty good ive been using it for like 6 months, get a bigger binder clip it will help out xD

Wow , I hope I can find that clip

The poor man's M-Clip. But hey, it works.

OMG THANK YOU SO MUCH!

That is smart man. U made a clip wallet with things we have in the house.

Man this is so practical!

any problems with it messing up the mag strips from pressure

I have used this system worked out great

This is genius.

🌟 Hi great idea ☺ I will try it. Thanks 💰 Have a great day...

What size did you use? Thank you.

have you noticed any wear of CC numbers with the clip? great idea.

was going to buy a money clip but now im not. got tons of those around so you saved me money

Nice man. Awesome!

Wow reeeaaallly nice man

Awesome thank you 😊

This is cool! Thanks!

Brillant. Thanks for sharing

Very good idea I used have the real money clipper

I'm also currently looking for a minimalist wallet. One question: Bills are very dirty, why would we want them to be touching our pants, shirts, or hands? In this sense a wallet is better

I start using binder clip as wallet to

What about coins you will get them back as change.???

What size do you use? Thank you!

hey what’s up i might try it out

smart and a good idea

I imagine those asking about coins must be Canadian or overseas somewhere, because coins in the U.S. are too small of a denomination to generally carry about. Most Americans simply pocket their loose change and then put it in the console in their car or the coin jar at home.

jaja i have use one of those for abour 7 years for me it works really good

Cheap n versatile

Good idea

This doesn't work well with euro notes because they are taller and less wide (the 20 dollar bill is 2.6x6.1 inches whereas the 20 euro note is 2.8x5.2 inches

Awesome !

Cheap seems to be the key word here hum ?

very cool

Do the cards not warp at all over a long period of time?

that's pretty smart

The one time i cant find a gosh darn binder clip.

Soo clever

what if your change is dimes, Nichols or quarters?

He takes for ever to explain it

change?

wow so smart

I love it!😄 but what if u have loose change?😬

Smart

Seems to be over complicated. Also 2 Cards are more than enough. If will also make holes in the pockets

wow that was an American "Explaining" obviously to other Americans how to use a spring clip as a wallet !!! lol good simple idea and cheap to

what about using 2 paper clips, 1 for the cards, 1 for the money, WTH ? ? ?

Cool idea bro!! But what about coins?

i read in 8th grade and i bought a new wallet 3 days ago with $12