# Do you still carry a wallet? If so, how old are you? **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [February 9, 2022, 10:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-still-carry-a-wallet-if-so-how-old-are-you/959178 "2022-02-09T22:05:04Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Omar\_Little](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/omar_little/32/269_2.png) [@Omar\_Little](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omar_Little)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2022, 10:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-still-carry-a-wallet-if-so-how-old-are-you/959178/1 "2022-02-09T22:05:04Z")
_Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-still-carry-a-wallet-if-so-how-old-are-you/959178/1))_ If you replied in the affirmative that you carry a wallet, please provide your age range. _Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-still-carry-a-wallet-if-so-how-old-are-you/959178/1))_ ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/21906_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2022, 10:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-still-carry-a-wallet-if-so-how-old-are-you/959178/2 "2022-02-09T22:09:28Z")
I have a wallet in my purse. It holds my ID, my various medical insurance cards, credit/debit cards, check book (which is rarely used) a pen, and a little bit of cash. And some old photos. And a copy of my COVID vaccine card. And maybe some other stuff. ---
**Author:** ![DrDeth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b487fb/32.png) [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2022, 10:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-still-carry-a-wallet-if-so-how-old-are-you/959178/3 "2022-02-09T22:10:10Z")
Why? Do you think that younger dudes do not carry a wallet? 🤨 ---
**Author:** ![Procrustus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/procrustus/32/2994_2.png) [@Procrustus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Procrustus)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2022, 10:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-still-carry-a-wallet-if-so-how-old-are-you/959178/4 "2022-02-09T22:10:58Z")
> [@DrDeth](#): > > Why? Do you think that younger dudes do not carry a wallet There is certainly less of a need than in the olden days. ---
**Author:** ![Fear\_Itself](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fear_itself/32/19637_2.png) [@Fear\_Itself](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fear_Itself)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2022, 10:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-still-carry-a-wallet-if-so-how-old-are-you/959178/5 "2022-02-09T22:11:50Z")
Of course I carry a wallet. Where else would I keep my band-aids and postage stamps? ---
**Author:** ![Folly](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/folly/32/3219_2.png) [@Folly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Folly)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2022, 10:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-still-carry-a-wallet-if-so-how-old-are-you/959178/6 "2022-02-09T22:12:45Z")
Do minimalist clip style wallets like “The Ridge” count as a wallet? Or are we talking leather bi-fold. ---
**Author:** ![Omar\_Little](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/omar_little/32/269_2.png) [@Omar\_Little](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omar_Little)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2022, 10:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-still-carry-a-wallet-if-so-how-old-are-you/959178/7 "2022-02-09T22:18:43Z")
You decide. ---
**Author:** ![P-man](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/p-man/32/3606_2.png) [@P-man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/P-man)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2022, 10:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-still-carry-a-wallet-if-so-how-old-are-you/959178/8 "2022-02-09T22:18:46Z")
My son is 21 and carries one. ---
**Author:** ![Omar\_Little](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/omar_little/32/269_2.png) [@Omar\_Little](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omar_Little)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2022, 10:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-still-carry-a-wallet-if-so-how-old-are-you/959178/9 "2022-02-09T22:19:18Z")
Yea for him. Is he voting in this poll? ---
**Author:** ![Folly](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/folly/32/3219_2.png) [@Folly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Folly)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2022, 10:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-still-carry-a-wallet-if-so-how-old-are-you/959178/10 "2022-02-09T22:20:15Z")
> [@Omar\_Little](#): > > You decide. Okeedoke. I’m still counting it as a wallet and will vote accordingly. ---
**Author:** ![Omar\_Little](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/omar_little/32/269_2.png) [@Omar\_Little](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omar_Little)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2022, 10:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-still-carry-a-wallet-if-so-how-old-are-you/959178/11 "2022-02-09T22:21:22Z")
If the wallet is velcro, please ask your mom if you can vote in this poll. ---
**Author:** ![Grrr](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/grrr/32/146_2.png) [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2022, 10:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-still-carry-a-wallet-if-so-how-old-are-you/959178/12 "2022-02-09T22:24:05Z")
At what age does one tend to be when they get snarky about wallets? _Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-still-carry-a-wallet-if-so-how-old-are-you/959178/12))_ ---
**Author:** ![Omar\_Little](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/omar_little/32/269_2.png) [@Omar\_Little](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omar_Little)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2022, 10:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-still-carry-a-wallet-if-so-how-old-are-you/959178/13 "2022-02-09T22:24:32Z")
_Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-still-carry-a-wallet-if-so-how-old-are-you/959178/13))_ ---
**Author:** ![ChockFullOfHeadyGoodness](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chockfullofheadygoodness/32/511_2.png) [@ChockFullOfHeadyGoodness](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ChockFullOfHeadyGoodness)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2022, 10:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-still-carry-a-wallet-if-so-how-old-are-you/959178/14 "2022-02-09T22:26:11Z")
If the vaccine card actually fit in my wallet, I’d put it there. Instead I have to do the phone thing because CDC decided to use an oversized card. In the UK, my son’s card is the same size as a standard credit/debit card and fits perfectly. ---
**Author:** ![ChockFullOfHeadyGoodness](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chockfullofheadygoodness/32/511_2.png) [@ChockFullOfHeadyGoodness](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ChockFullOfHeadyGoodness)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2022, 10:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-still-carry-a-wallet-if-so-how-old-are-you/959178/15 "2022-02-09T22:27:01Z")
If you drive, where do you keep your drivers license if not in a wallet? ---
**Author:** ![Omar\_Little](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/omar_little/32/269_2.png) [@Omar\_Little](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omar_Little)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2022, 10:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-still-carry-a-wallet-if-so-how-old-are-you/959178/16 "2022-02-09T22:27:09Z")
> [@ChockFullOfHeadyGoodness](#): > > If the vaccine card actually fit in my wallet, I’d put it there. Why? Is it more secure if it’s with you? ---
**Author:** ![Omar\_Little](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/omar_little/32/269_2.png) [@Omar\_Little](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omar_Little)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2022, 10:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-still-carry-a-wallet-if-so-how-old-are-you/959178/17 "2022-02-09T22:28:31Z")
> [@ChockFullOfHeadyGoodness](#): > > If you drive, where do you keep your drivers license if not in a wallet? My state permits an official electronic version of my DL on my phone. ---
**Author:** ![saje](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/saje/32/3631_2.png) [@saje](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/saje)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2022, 10:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-still-carry-a-wallet-if-so-how-old-are-you/959178/18 "2022-02-09T22:29:04Z")
I have my vaccine card in my wallet and on my phone. And where else am I supposed to keep my driver’s license, insurance cards and info, seldom used but necessary credit cards etc.? ---
**Author:** ![ChockFullOfHeadyGoodness](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chockfullofheadygoodness/32/511_2.png) [@ChockFullOfHeadyGoodness](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ChockFullOfHeadyGoodness)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2022, 10:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-still-carry-a-wallet-if-so-how-old-are-you/959178/19 "2022-02-09T22:29:19Z")
A photocopy would be acceptable as well. I just dropped my phone two days ago, so a physical backup is good. And yes, wallets get lost/stolen too, so redundancy in both directions is good. ---
**Author:** ![Dandan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a87d85/32.png) [@Dandan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dandan)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2022, 10:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-still-carry-a-wallet-if-so-how-old-are-you/959178/20 "2022-02-09T22:32:16Z")
I don’t carry a purse, clashes with my whiskers, so hip pocket. Wallet is black leather, biker-style, riveted, purchased at a street craft fair around 1974, and for at least twenty years “friends” have been saying I need a new wallet. It’s ragged, but prob in better shape than me. Dan [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-still-carry-a-wallet-if-so-how-old-are-you/959178.md?page=2)