Card Holders Wholesale
Published: August 23, 2026 | 8 min read
Card holders are a steady slim-goods line — a PU card holder costs $0.40-3 FOB and retails $3-12, with leather and RFID versions higher. For wholesalers they are a low-MOQ, high-turnover category for gift, corporate, and travel channels.
The Card Holder Map
| Type | FOB Cost | Retail | Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| PU card holder | $0.40-2 | $3-10 | Corporate, gift |
| Leather card wallet | $2-6 | $10-25 | Premium, travel |
| RFID card sleeve | $0.60-3 | $5-15 | Secure, tech |
| Multi-card pouch | $0.50-2 | $4-12 | Fashion, daily |
For secure small goods, see RFID bags and leather bags.
Materials & Construction
- PU / vegan leather: the entry tier.
- Genuine leather: the premium build.
- RFID fabric: the secure layer.
- Elastic webbing: the stretch pocket.
MOQ and Pricing
- PU holders: 300-1000 pieces.
- Leather: 200+ (hide).
- Custom: logo + RFID from 300.
Margin check in the tote buyers guide; crossbody best sellers cover popular bulk merch.
Quality Control
- Stitch: even, no fray.
- RFID: tested block.
- Slot: holds card, no tear.
- Edge: painted, no peel.
Inspect at AQL 2.5 standards before shipment.
Where to Sell & First Order
- Corporate gift, travel shops, promo distributors: see rfid bags.
- First order: sample PU + leather + RFID, 300-500, 3-4 weeks.
Get a Card Holder Catalog & Quote
Mixed-SKU from 300 | PU & leather | RFID-ready
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MOQ for wholesale card holders?
PU holders start at 300-1000 pieces; leather runs 200+ for hide sourcing.
How much do card holders cost wholesale?
$0.40-6 FOB; retail $3-25 depending on build.
Do card holders block RFID?
RFID fabric versions do; specify tested block in the PO.
Can card holders be customized?
Yes — logo and RFID layer from 300 pieces; see the RFID bags guide.
What is the common quality failure?
Peeling edges and weak RFID; specify painted edge and tested block, inspect at AQL 2.5.
Buyer's decision brief: Card holders wholesale
Small leather goods — pouches, cosmetic bags, card holders and similar — are the most efficient category in a bag range. They use offcuts from larger patterns, ship cheaply because they are dense rather than bulky, and they carry strong margins. For Card holders wholesale, the commercial case is usually as an add-on: they lift average order value and give customers an entry price point into a brand they cannot yet afford at handbag level.
Quality on Card holders wholesale comes down to the same fundamentals as on larger bags, compressed into a smaller object: clean edge finishing, even stitching, and hardware that works smoothly. Because the item is small, customers inspect it closely and notice asymmetry immediately. Ask for tighter tolerances on small goods than you would on a large tote.
What buyers actually need from Card holders wholesale
Small goods are the most efficient SKUs in a bag range: they consume offcuts, ship cheaply because they are dense rather than bulky, and carry strong margins. Most buyers use them to lift average order value or as an entry price point.
| Category specification | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Typical sizes | Card holder 10×7 cm · pouch 20×14 cm · coin purse 11×9 cm |
| Materials | PU · microfiber · genuine leather · RPET |
| Construction | Turned and edge-painted, or turned with no visible raw edge |
| Packaging | Opp bag · carded hangtag · gift box |
| MOQ | Custom 100 pcs · ready stock from 1 pc |
Specification points that decide quality
- Tighter tolerances than on larger bags — asymmetry is obvious at this size.
- Edge finishing is what separates premium from budget on a small item.
- Retail packaging is usually required to make the item look giftable.
- Subtle branding reads as higher quality at small scale.
Two checks before you approve bulk
- Compare the sample against the approved spec in millimetres, not by eye.
- Check card slots for tension: too loose and cards fall out, too tight and they tear.
Key parameters at a glance
| Spec | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Cosmetic bag sizes | Small 18×12 cm · Medium 22×15 cm · Large 26×18 cm |
| Pouch / clutchette | 20×14 cm · 24×16 cm |
| Card holder | 10×7 cm · 4–8 card slots · optional centre pocket |
| Materials | PU · microfiber · genuine leather · canvas · recycled RPET · transparent TPU |
| Closure | Zip · snap · drawstring · magnetic |
| Lining | Wipe-clean polyester or TPU for cosmetics; twill for pouches |
| Typical MOQ | Custom 100 pcs · Ready stock from 1 pc |
Mistakes buyers make with Card holders wholesale
- Using an absorbent lining in a cosmetic bag — it stains permanently on first spill.
- Accepting visible seam asymmetry on a small item, where it is very obvious.
- Over-branding a small good; subtlety reads as higher quality at this size.
- Forgetting retail packaging — small goods usually need a card, hangtag or box to look giftable.
Why source this from Jinman
Yiwu Jinman Bags runs both sides of the catalogue: ready stock that ships from one piece for buyers testing a market, and full OEM/ODM development from 100 pieces per style and colour. Sampling takes 7–12 days, bulk production 25–35 days, and every order ships against a written spec sheet with AQL 2.5 inspection as standard — 1.5 for first orders. Freight is available EXW, FOB, CIF or DDP door-to-door to the US and EU, with HS codes, REACH and Prop 65 documentation provided for your market.