You pride yourself on being a professional. Sure, there were a few months there where working from home meant your workplace attire only mattered from the shoulders up, but now you’re back to the office, dressed sharply from head to toe. Your desk is neat and organized. Even your morning coffee is carried in a classy travel mug. But then it all comes undone when someone asks for your contact info, and you have to fumble with your smartphone, saying, “Now I’ll text you, and you text me back.”
Plenty has changed in the modern office age, but the business card remains a crucial component of proper professional presentation. If you don't already have them, it's easier than ever: You can even purchase blank sheets and print them right up at home. But how you carry them is almost as crucial as what's on them. Don't be that person clumsily thumbing through a stack of cards pulled from your pocket like some second-rate street magician. The right business card holder can say a lot about you, both as a professional and as a person.
Whether you prefer the simple and understated, or a splash of personality, shop from the major retailer or the small independent craftspeople, you can convey a lot to a prospective employer or collaborator before they even see what's on the card. So think carefully, and find the business card holder that best speaks to you so that it can do some of the speaking for you.
Key Features Material: Stainless Steel Capacity: Up to 20 cards
For those who favor a streamlined, elegant presentation, there's the classic stainless steel business card case. At a compact 3.7 x 2.3 inches, this sturdy steel case will ensure there are no bent corners on your card, which, when paired with the case's scratch-resistant interior lining, ensures a crisp, professional presentation.
Key Features Material: Leather, stainless steel Capacity: Up to 25 cards
A flip-top adds a little bit of panache to any presentation. Made with sturdy steel and polyurethane leather, you can access your cards (business, credit, or otherwise) whenever you want with a simple flick of your thumb. Better yet, because of this case’s RFID-blocking design, you can be confident others won't have access to your cards without your say-so.
Key Features Material: Leather Capacity: Up to 25 cards
You can't go wrong with a quality leather business card case. This durable material can look elegant when paired with formal work attire, but seem rustic and down to earth when pulled into a denim jeans pocket. Professional but approachable, it's a great casual card case.
Key Features Material: Walnut and beech wood Capacity: Up to 15 cards
For a business card holder that's also a conversation piece, this striking wooden case is certainly eye-catching. Its lid is held secure by a durable magnetic closure, and its lightweight design makes it perfect for any pocket. Made with natural walnut wood, this rich, textured case is also quite durable, so it's ready for whatever ever life throws at you.
Key Features Material: Stainless steel, velvet interior Capacity: Up to 15 cards
Your business cards are often part of introducing yourself to someone new, so the case they come in should speak to your personality too. If you're a book lover (either as your business or your hobby), this fun design is a throwback to the library checkout cards of yesteryear, and Etsy seller JoyfulMoose will even customize the cover card with up to five specific dates of your choosing.
Key Features Material: Stainless steel, velvet interior Capacity: Up to 15 cards
Ah, the cassette, the rectangular tape that allowed you to carry your favorite tunes in your pocket. But now that you've outgrown the Walkman (but never the music), you can incorporate that classic cassette style into your ensemble in a different way with this custom-made cassette business card case, which flips open just like that old Pearl Jam tape from back in the day.
Key Features Material: Walnut, maple, or cherry wood Capacity: Up to 18 cards
This unique business card holder is sure to make an impression. With its wooden cover held on entirely by magnets, this case forgoes the traditional flip-top opening in favor of a lid that can be moved in a myriad of directions with just a bit of thumb pressure. Available in three different wood types, this case can even be custom engraved.
Key Features Material: Leather Capacity: Up to 18 cards
A square shape can set your business card apart from the stack of others a prospective client comes across, but finding a case that fits that shape can undoubtedly be a challenge. For those bold enough to be square, we recommend this sturdy leather case from Etsy seller Clutchleather, which is designed for 2.5 x 2.5-inch cards and is available in five different colors.
Michael NataleCommerce EditorMichael Natale is the commerce editor for Best Products, covering a wide range of topics like gift guides, kitchen appliances, lifestyle products, and more.
Adam MansurogluSenior Style and Gear EditorAdam is the Senior Style and Gear Editor, overseeing grooming, gear, and fashion content on menshealth.com.
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