I need a smaller purse

[GoodnightGrandma]

I’ve currently got a full sized purse, I carry several cards such as Tesco club card etc, and I like to have some change.
I want to swap to a smaller handbag, a cross body one, so need a smaller purse that still has the capacity for my stuff.
Any recommendations ?

I'm a fan of Fossil purses. This one is smallish with a coin compartment.

www.fossil.com/en-gb/products/lainie-multifunction/SWL2061210.html?gclid=Cj0KCQiAlMCOBhCZARIsANLid6aAEP0YunxJezSiEyj2iqusZgEIgZjnYOpegeBYsESRHalPW5UK2_IaAosJEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

These are great
www.travelbags.nl/secrid-miniwallet-portemonnee-cleo-lavender.html

I did this a couple of years ago. I didn’t spend lots and didn’t get leather, I just bought a little card holder with a small zipped coin section from Oliver Bonas and I haven’t looked back. Transferred all loyalty cards to my phone and started using Apple Pay. I still carry my key debit/credit cards and my drivers licence for ID but I rarely get them out.

And now I have a lovely MJ snapshot bag that brings me joy every day I use it.

Could I take a picture of my driving licence rather than carrying it ?

I’m not going to do Apple Pay. I had money taken from my account with a contactless card, so I don’t even have contactless any more !

That’s scary, but you need to activate the device with Face ID or pin each time you use Apple Pay so I can’t see how someone could do that to you.

I made the same switch a couple of years ago, I got a lovely one from John Lewis, I think it is Estella Bartlett.

It has 5 slots but each one actually has space to slide two cards into if I need to carry extra cards eg my Costco card if we are going there. Permanently in it i have my debit and credit card, driving licence, Tesco Clubcard, boots advantage card and my RAC membership card.

Yes Apple Pay is more secure than a contactless card as it is Face ID activated.

If you download clubcard and other cards to the STOCARD app you will not need to carry them. My purse used to be bulging with loyalty cards but now use a much smaller purse

@SlingingArrows

I made the same switch a couple of years ago, I got a lovely one from John Lewis, I think it is Estella Bartlett.

It has 5 slots but each one actually has space to slide two cards into if I need to carry extra cards eg my Costco card if we are going there. Permanently in it i have my debit and credit card, driving licence, Tesco Clubcard, boots advantage card and my RAC membership card.

Sorry I should have added it then has a zip bit i can fit coins in as well as a couple of folded up notes on the rare occasion I have them:

Another vote for Fossil wallets - I've got this one:

https://www.fossil.com/en-gb/products/logan-small-rfid-bifold/SL7829200.html]

@MsEmmeline

Another vote for Fossil wallets - I've got this one:

[[https://www.fossil.com/en-gb/products/logan-small-rfid-bifold/SL7829200.html]]]

Sorry, the link doesn’t seem to be working !

[quote ToykotoLosAngeles]I'm a fan of Fossil purses. This one is smallish with a coin compartment.

www.fossil.com/en-gb/products/lainie-multifunction/SWL2061210.html?gclid=Cj0KCQiAlMCOBhCZARIsANLid6aAEP0YunxJezSiEyj2iqusZgEIgZjnYOpegeBYsESRHalPW5UK2_IaAosJEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds[/quote]
I like this style, I’m assuming I could get some cash behind the card section ?

You can't go wrong with these, they're nearly indestructible and half the price of those mentioned above.

www.amazon.co.uk/Golunski-Graffiti-Small-Leather-Colours/dp/B07JGPS9YL/ref=sr_1_9?keywords=graffiti+purses&tag=mumsnetforu03-21&qid=1641036350&sr=8-9

Sorry, I used to be able to do links on MN 🤪!

It's a Fossil small Logan bifold wallet.

@GoodnightGrandma - I think so. Definitely folded and tucked under the 2 card bits inside.

Another recommendation for the Stocard app for all your loyalty cards. It's reduced a lot of bulk in my purse.

I've also persuaded my dh to install it as well, and I've loaded my loyalty cards onto it. He might not remember to use it every time , but I figure when he does, it adds to my balance so win win!