In the digital age, the thief doesn’t need to reach into your pocket — they just need to stand close enough.
That’s why every Axess Wallet includes a designated RFID-blocking pocket, lined with a multi-layered protection foil tested and verified by independent laboratories in Germany.
It’s not hype. It’s proven security — engineered for modern life.
What Is RFID-Blocking?
RFID stands for Radio-Frequency Identification. It’s the technology that allows your cards to communicate wirelessly with payment terminals — convenient, but also vulnerable.
Every tap-to-pay credit card, passport, or ID emits a tiny radio signal. Criminals can intercept that signal using cheap handheld scanners, a practice known as electronic pickpocketing or wireless identity theft.
According to data from Mastercard and VISA, by 2008 over 270 million RFID-enabled cards were already in use in the U.S. — and that number has exploded since. By 2024, nearly 9 in 10 new payment cards worldwide include contactless RFID technology.
The convenience is real. So is the risk.
How Axess Protects Your Cards
Each Axess Wallet features a special RFID-blocking pocket that acts like a Faraday cage — a barrier that disrupts radio-wave transmission.
Think of it as wrapping your cards in protective foil, but built seamlessly into the design.
The foil is a multi-layered RFID-protection composite, tested by SGS-TÜV Saarland Forster GmbH in Perl, Germany — one of Europe’s most trusted accredited test laboratories.
Test results:
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Tested across frequencies from 0.125 MHz to 900 MHz
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Used multiple transmitter and amplifier types
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Zero signal penetration recorded in all tests
That means your data stays yours — always.
Partial Blocking for Everyday Convenience
Unlike most RFID wallets that block every pocket, Axess wallets are partially blocking — intelligently designed for how you actually use your cards.
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RFID-blocked pockets: For credit cards, IDs, and passports — total signal protection.
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Non-blocked pockets: For transit or work cards that you still need to scan.
That balance gives you the best of both worlds — security where you need it, speed where you don’t.
As Slimwalletjunkie noted:
“Being able to have your credit cards protected whilst still having the convenience of using a transport or work pass card inside the wallet will appeal to many.”
Every Axess wallet includes a physical marker card identifying which pocket has RFID protection — so you always know where to store your sensitive cards.
Real Security, Proven by Real People
Customer spotlight: Jeff Petroski, U.S. Navy
“Someone tried to open a bank account — in my name.
I had my identity stolen twice. The second time, someone stood close enough to scan my cards wirelessly. It’s terrifying how easy it is.
Since switching to an Axess RFID-blocking wallet, I haven’t had a single issue. It just works. No more stress, no more paranoia.”
Jeff’s story isn’t unique. As wireless payment systems become standard, RFID theft is one of the fastest-growing forms of identity crime.
That’s why we believe style and security should never be separate.
Why Axess Leads the Way
Many wallets claim to be RFID-blocking — few can prove it.
Axess can.
Our protection foil has passed third-party verification under strict European lab standards.
We combine that with Tuscany-sourced vegetable-tanned leather, ensuring that even our security features meet our commitment to quality, sustainability, and design integrity.
With an Axess Wallet, your data stays safe, your essentials stay organized, and your style stays timeless. Check out our Core Line and Legacy Line collections.