Common Types of Wallet and Purse

A wallet is a small, handheld pouch that is mainly used by men to store cash, coins, cards, etc. A purse is also a handheld pouch but it is slightly bigger than a wallet and mainly used by women. Here, we have listed all the common types of wallet and purse.

Common Types of Wallet and Purse

Bifold Wallet (दो तह वाला बटुआ)
Trifold Wallet (तीन तह वाला बटुआ)
Money Clip Wallet (चिमटीयुक्त बटुआ)
Passport Wallet (अभयपत्र बटुआ)
Card Case Wallet (कार्ड आवरण बटुआ)
Zippered Wallet (जिपरयुक्त बटुआ)
Clutch Purse (हाथ में पकड़ने वाला महिला बटुआ)
Wristlet Purse (कलाई में लटकाने वाला महिला बटुआ)

Other Types of Wallet and Purse

Belt Wallet (कमरपेटी बटुआ)
RFID Wallet (रेडियो तरंगदैध्र्य रोधी बटुआ)
Hard Shell Wallet (कठोर आवरण युक्त बटुआ)
Woven Basket Purse (बुनी-टोकरी जैसा महिला बटुआ)
Shoulder Bag Purse (कंधे पर टाँगने वाला महिला बटुआ)

Bifold Wallet (दो तह वाला बटुआ)

It is a small rectangular pouch that folds in half. It usually consists of two main compartments and multiple card pockets. It generally fits inside the pant's hip pocket.

Trifold Wallet (तीन तह वाला बटुआ)

It is a small rectangular pouch that has two flips to fold. It usually consists of two main compartments, multiple card pockets, a coin pocket, ID window, etc. It generally fits inside the pant's hip pocket.

Money Clip Wallet (चिमटीयुक्त बटुआ)

It is a small rectangular pouch that consists of a metal clip and multiple card pockets. The metal clip is used to secure the folded cash. The money clip wallet is a lightweight, compact, and easy-to-carry wallet.

Passport Wallet (अभयपत्र बटुआ)

It is usually a rectangular pouch that folds in half. It consists of a passport pocket, a card pocket, and multiple cash and document pockets.

Card Case Wallet (कार्ड आवरण बटुआ)

It is generally a rectangular pouch that folds in half. It consists of multiple card pockets and the main compartment. It is a slim, sleek, and easy-to-carry wallet.

Zippered Wallet (जिपरयुक्त बटुआ)

It is generally a rectangular pouch that folds in half. It consists of a zipper at its boundary, one or two main compartments, multiple card pockets, etc. It generally fits inside the pant's pocket.

Clutch Purse (हाथ में पकड़ने वाला महिला बटुआ)

It is usually a rectangular, handheld bag and consists of multiple pockets to store cash, cards, documents, etc. It is mainly used by women.

Wristlet Purse (कलाई में लटकाने वाला महिला बटुआ)

It is usually a rectangular, handheld bag with a strap. It generally consists of multiple compartments to store cards, cash, documents, etc. It is generally worn around the wrist by women.

Belt Wallet (कमरपेटी बटुआ)

It is usually a waist pouch or a secret hidden compartment inside the belt. It is used to store important documents and cash on travel.

RFID Wallet (रेडियो तरंगदैध्र्य रोधी बटुआ)

It is usually a small rectangular pouch that consists of a screen to stop the electromagnetic field (that interacts with the cards). It helps to protect credit card information from being stolen. 

Hard Shell Wallet (कठोर आवरण युक्त बटुआ)

It is usually a small, handheld pouch that is made of a hardened outer shell. It usually consists of multiple card slots and one or two small pockets. It is a small and lightweight wallet.

Woven Basket Purse (बुनी-टोकरी जैसा महिला बटुआ)

It is usually a round-shaped object that is mainly woven by straw, wicker, etc. It consists of a shoulder strap and is mainly used for vacation by women.

Shoulder Bag Purse (कंधे पर टाँगने वाला महिला बटुआ)

It is usually a rectangular pouch with a shoulder strap. It generally consists of a large main compartment, card pockets, and a flip cover. It is mainly used by women for formal and casual occasions.