Do AirTags and other trackers work in an RFID wallet?

You have chosen a stylish Fa.Volmer Wallet RFID zugelegt, um Ihre Kreditkarten vor Datendiebstahl zu schützen. Gleichzeitig möchten Sie Ihren Geldbeutel mit einem Apple AirTag oder einer Tracker-Karte sichern, um ihn jederzeit wiederfinden zu können. Doch hier stellt sich eine wichtige Frage: Do AirTags or other trackers work in an RFID wallet?

Wie AirTags Signale senden

AirTags use Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), to send their position to nearby Apple devices. RFID protection mechanisms such as aluminum layers or special blocker films are designed to shield radio waves in the RFID range (typically 13.56 MHz). Bluetooth, on the other hand, operates at a completely different frequency (2.4 GHz).

That means: An RFID wallet primarily blocks RFID signals – but not necessarily Bluetooth.

Influence of Aluminum Case or Protective Film

• Aluminum Case: If a wallet is completely lined with aluminum, it can act like a "Faraday cage." In this case, the Bluetooth signal of the AirTag or a tracker card also has difficulty penetrating outward. The AirTag could then be located inside only with difficulty or with limited accuracy.
• RFID protection foil: Diese Folien sind gezielt für RFID-Frequenzen entwickelt. Sie reduzieren in der Regel not die Bluetooth signals. An AirTag in such a wallet should therefore function largely normally.
• Partial shielding: Manche Fa.Volmer Wallet RFID-Models only protect certain card slots. If the AirTag is in an unprotected area, it can easily send signals.

Conclusion: AirTag in the RFID wallet – yes or no?

Whether an AirTag works reliably in an RFID wallet depends heavily on the material used:

• With aluminum case: limited function or no signal at all.
• With RFID foil or partial shielding: meist problemlos nutzbar.

So if you want to protect your cards from data theft but still want to keep your wallet trackable, a wallet with a smart layout is recommended. Many models combine targeted RFID protection with open compartments – ideal for using AirTags.

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