Not sure how security or fraud would have to do with anything unless you lost your wallet or got pickpocketed.
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@Brian_Earl_Spilner wrote:Not sure how security or fraud would have to do with anything unless you lost your wallet or got pickpocketed.
Except those scanners that swipe your card while they are still on your wallet while riding the subway or bus or walking down the street. Don't know too much about it, but aren't we supposed to be using RFID wallets that prevent that?
Those RFID things aren't all they're cracked up to be. Yes, they technically can provide a slight security benefit in the very unrealistic scenario you're describing. Here is what The Wirecutter has to say regarding RFID (you may have to scroll down to the bottom).
https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-slim-wallet/
Must garden until 2/1/2022 to hit my goal AAOA. 
Do you mean "Look" fraudulent as in if you got stopped by the po-po they'd be suspicious? Nah. As long as they all have your name on them you're all good. I carry 7 credit cards and 3 debit cards in my wallet. They all have my name except my DDs debit card. She's 11 and doesn't like to carry it herself. I've never sweated having all my cards on me all the time.
Personally I don't carry all my cards in my physical wallet because I have switched from the George Contanza wallet to a slim card wallet. I am not worred about fraud, if someone wants your information they will try to get it, there are skimmers everywhere. I had my Citi Costo compromised earlier this year and seem to get hit about once a year with some card because I use cards for everything. They have news reports about gas station skimmers here almost every week some new station (and we are talking legit stations not shady places) had a skimmer. I was hit with Home Depot and Target breaches, too.
Back to the point, the only thing I would suggest is leaving your debit card at home if you can. Even though debit cards have some of the same protections as credit cards these days, I don't really need to carry it out. I can access the ATM for my bank using my virtual card if needed, but only get cash once a month (and I haven't had to get cash during the pandemic because we aren't really going out).
I also have 11 credit cards so I do rotate what is in my wallet. Right now I do have the Delta AMEX, Discover, Citi Costco and my NASA Federal in my wallet. NASA I have just been trying to show some love, even though the points aren't worth much.
I will also add, I use Google Pay any place that will accept it and have a Fossil watch that supports it. In my virtual wallet right now I have the AMEX Every Day, Citi Costco and Discover. I am not sure why I removed the CSP from it, I should consider adding it back in. I will have to see what will happen to that card next year when my AF is due up again.
Hey!
I have only three credit cards (Chase Freedom Flex, AMEX BCP, and Citi DC).
All are used for different rebate categories (e.g., groceries, dining, drugstores, and Everyday spend).
Currently, I am carrying all three in my "physical" wallet, becuase each offers something that I can use.
I am wondering if carrying all three is a good idea, in case my wallet is lost or stolen.
I do NOT want any credit cards on my cell phone, as I am not comfortable with that.
My wife has Costco Visa and AMEX BCPO with a different credit card number (but same account) than I have, so it would not be a total disaster. We could use her cards until I get replacements.
Any thoughts on my question?
Have a blessed, healthy day !!
