Butterfly Wallet Special Edition in Black
10 g
0.35 oz, empty
5 mm
Thick, folded and empty
12 cards
Plus bills from any country
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4.95 82 reviews

The trifold you forget you're carrying.

The Butterfly Wallet Special Edition. Full function, tall enough for the biggest bank notes. The world’s lightest and slimmest trifold. Since 2007.

$19.95
Color: Black
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The Special Edition adds stylish touches to the original Butterfly Wallet. Slightly thicker material offers more heft in the hand while the subtle texture holds your cards securely and adds a touch of elegance in the slimmest possible form factor.

Since 2007, the Butterfly Wallet has been the world’s lightest and smallest full-function trifold wallet. The best-selling Special Edition carries on this functional minimalist tradition!

With the cards arranged vertically instead of horizontally like most wallets, the bill pocket holds the biggest bank notes from every country. Perfect for world travelers!

Made from long-lasting nylon ripstop fabric, the Butterfly Wallet SE will be your steady companion wherever life may take you. 100% Vegan.

Normal wallet vs Butterfly Wallet comparison

Same cards. A fraction of the bulk.

10 g0.35 oz, empty.
5 mmThick when folded and empty.
12 cardsPlus currency. Cards stand vertically, so the bill pocket holds the biggest bank notes from every country.
Nylon100% ripstop nylon. Washable. No animal products used.
Butterfly Wallet sketch in black
Albert T's original blue Butterfly Wallet after 10+ years of daily use

Lasted 10+ Years, Holds Big Notes

I ordered my first Butterfly Wallet 10+ years ago and have been using it literally everyday since receiving it. I love how compact, light and tough it is.

Besides, with the cards arranged vertically, it is also tall enough to fully enclose bank notes from Hong Kong, and most countries I’ve travelled to (most wallets designed for the US bank notes cannot fully enclose the Hong Kong ones, which is really annoying).

The fabric on that original blue Butterfly Wallet has now been worn through on all the corners, so it’s time for a new one! Thank you Mark for designing and making this.

Albert T

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  • 5 stars: 79 (96%)
  • 4 stars: 2 (2%)
  • 3 stars: 1 (1%)
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Ricky Lawson
It’s still in good shape

I bought my first Butterfly Wallet in 2013 before I went on a scuba diving trip to Cozumel. I still have it and use it and it’s still in good shape.
I bought a new one tonight just in case. Plus I like the black and it was on sale!

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Lori
I very highly recommend it!!

I have had a butterfly wallet going on 8 years now. I use it daily and have taken it on many hikes and trips backpacking and otherwise. It shows no signs of breaking down at all. I very highly recommend it!! Extremely well made and holds up beyond what I expected for such a light wallet. Like another reviewer said and I agree…I expect it to go another 15 years easily.

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David Menges
Never notice it in pocket

Bought mine when they first came out; it’s 11+ years old. Used daily, corners now a bit worn but expect it will last until it’s 15-20 years old. I put ID in one card pocket, credit cards in the next, everything else in the third. Never notice it in pocket. Perfect.

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Gail Leedy
I used my old one for about 8 years

I just bought a replacement wallet. I used my old one for about 8 years. It was still fine, but sometimes you just want a new one! Yes, I would buy this again. I did buy it again.

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Ray Olszewski
I just bought two more

I first purchased a butterfly wallet (regular version) about 5 years ago, and I just bought two more. It’s by a mile the best lightweight wallet I’ve owned, and the original one is still holding up well. It holds what I need in the way of cards and a small bit of emergency cash (I use a separate money clip for most of my cash), and once loaded it fits comfortably in my pocket. The bright color makes it easy to spot if I put it down somewhere at home. Over the years I’ve had this one, I’ve tried a couple of fancier looking lightweight wallets, but every time, I quickly switched back to the butterfly. My only unhappiness is that the maker is, apparently, discontinuing the colors; I bought 2 recently just to stock up while the blue ones were still available … the prospect of being able to get these wallets only in black in the future saddens me.

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Fran Raber
Not a better product on the market

The butter fly wallet is a fantastic product and the Special Edition continues to prove the point. Its slightly heavier than the original, but not so that you can notice the difference. I have been using this product since 2013 and there is not a better product on the market. The people at Urban Ultralight continue to come up with great product improvements and the Special Edition is an example. I have bought and given many of the Butterfly Wallets as gifts and they are always appreciated.
This wallet satisfied my everyday needs, Id’s, credit cards and of course dollar bills.

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Jonny P
Butterfly wallet for life!!

Great wallet! Super light and durable. My first one lasted over 3 years! Actually it’s still usable just really worn out, so I got a new one. My wife and son both have one and they love then as well. I have around 12 different cards in there and cash and it folds great. Will continue to buy these as long as they keep making them! Butterfly wallet for life!!

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Paul
No more back pain

Perfect! Compact minimal fabric, complete function and sweetly comfortable in my front pocket. No more back pain from sitting funny on my old cow accordian.

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Harold
This is the one you want

Many other brands claim “thinnest and lightest”……not so – – this is the one you want.

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Craigster
I’m your biggest fan!

Just got my new order. I’ve been a fan for a 6+ yrs now. The newest one is a bit bigger and I like it.
I use a heavy rubber band around mine; it keeps it folded tight in my front pant pocket and adds a little extra weight to keep it secure. I’m your biggest fan!

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Walter Powers
The perfect front pocket wallet

Sturdy, light weight, small footprint. Trail running, backpacking, and everyday general use, it’s the perfect front pocket wallet. This wallet has gone with me everywhere.

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Gail
This is an awesome little wallet!

I bought this wallet for my husband to put in his Christmas stocking and I know he’ll love it! He’s had a couple of other Butterfly wallets over the years and it is the only wallet he’ll have now. All 3 of our adult sons use Butterfly wallets too! They love the compact size, lightweight design. My husband likes that he can carry it in his front pocket rather than the back pocket. This is an awesome little wallet!

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Bob Cobb
The last wallet I’ll ever own again

The last wallet I’ll ever own again, I buy 4 at a time. Fantastic!

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Daniel Charnews
Great for taking the basics

Nicely made. Great for taking the basics on a trip.

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Sylvia B
THIS IS IT!

I never write reviews but simply had to for this wallet.
I am a woman with back issues and have been trying to find a tiny wallet to fit in my pocket so I would not need to carry a pain-inducing handbag/backpack/fanny pack to hold my wallet.
I spent hours online looking for a wallet that could hold a dozen cards and cash. THIS IS IT! My life has changed because of this wallet!! Thank you!!!
(Maybe you could make it in colors other than black and figure out a way to market it to women.)

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Dave
This maybe my forever wallet

I’ve used leather, canvas, sailcloth, and nylon wallets. This little beauty could just be the Goldilocks of minimalist wallets. I stash 12 cards and cash, compared to a money clip with the same it’s almost identical. I have ended up cracking credit cards with other wallets, with this all cards line up perfectly on top of the others with no overhang of heavier material creasing over them. The size allows choice of placement in the front pockets or back, and is next to nothing for weight (I’ve done the phantom pats to check just to make sure it’s there). If durability of the material proves itself, this maybe my forever wallet. I’m contemplating buying another just to have as a down the road backup. Well done URBAN ULTRALIGHT.

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DON
It is a SOLUTION

This is not just a good alternative. It is a SOLUTION. More power to you Mark and to your company!
Hoping for more wallet designs using the same materials for more options to the market.

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John S
It travels with me all the time

I have no regrets with my first Butterfly Wallet purchase several years ago. It travels with me all the time. Its compact and durable construction makes it easy to carry essential bills and cards. It dries quickly when rain or sweat covers the fabric. I had to trim loose threads near the lining of the pockets a couple of times, but it does not affect its performance. My only concern: I grip the wallet firmly near the base of the center pocket to prevent cards from falling out.
I took advantage of a recent promotion and ordered more Butterfly Wallets as gifts.

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Rob
It’s fantastic!

I’ve been using the regular butterfly wallet for years and love it. Just got the special edition. It’s fantastic! Just enough bigger and sturdier to be an improvement on the original while maintaining the low profile that makes the butterfly wallet the best front pocket wallet available.

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Matt coman
Exactly what I was looking for

Excellent product. Exactly what I was looking for. Mark is great to deal with. Very fast shipping

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Terry
Oh happy days!

After carrying my butterfly wallet for many years….even though it was still ‘serviceable’, I thought it wise to find a new one….even made the mistake of trying to replace it with a fine, leather tri-fold wallet….. That leather thing was about the size of a double quarter pounder w/cheese….with bun…. Now usually I’m the guy who rips the tags off pillows which threaten legal action for this act….but my butterfly wallet still had the tag inside which I could just barely make out….which led me to the Urban Ultralight site and my new replacement! Oh happy days! I have not found ANYTHING even close to the simple, spartan design of the Butterfly Wallet. I now have a lifetime supply and a few for friends….

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Mike
Best Wallets ever!

Best Wallets ever!
I keep my wallet in my front pocket and like the slim, low profile of the Butterfly wallet. I have not found anything comparable in capacity (holds 6 cards in 3 pockets) lightness and thinness. Fairly durable also; as it will last a couple of years.
My only suggestion would be to put an even tighter band on the top of the credit card pockets for more security, so that cards are less likely to slide out if wallet is upside down.
5 stars, highly recommended!

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Neil
Great product!

I’ve been using Butterfly Wallets for years now. I give them as presents and see more and more of my friends becomes converts – including my dad in Scotland who is 86 years old and uses his with pride!
Great product!

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Rick
I’m really liking this one

I’ve been using Butterfly Wallets for years now, and this SE one is my favorite because it has just a bit more heft when I use it and is still very light and flexible. I have no complaints about the other versions, but I’m really liking this one. I still use my old colorful Butterfly Wallets as backups and for extra shopping and business cards when I travel because they’re super durable and still very usable.

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Anthony
I love these wallets!

I love these wallets! Although one would be good enough for anyone I still own five different colors. I get a lot of compliments especially on the vibrant colored ones. I’ve never had any issues and they wash fine in a machine. I kinda wish they all had the Butterfly Wallet stamped on the inside. I keep no more than three cards per pocket.

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Maddy
Really durable fabric

I’ve been using the same purple Butterfly wallet for about 6 years, and it still works great! It is small enough to fit in the small pockets of women’s clothing, and you can have it very thin or have it accommodate as many cards/cash as you need. Really durable fabric, if it gets dirty, hand-washing in mild detergent restores it to look like new. The only reason I got a new one is because the threads were starting to fray/unravel in a few spots (I can fix it, but wanted one to look more professional too).

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Nathan
The best wallet I’ve ever used

This is the best wallet I’ve ever used. Thin, light and surprisingly durable. My first one lasted 6 years of daily use and is still useable, but I retired it because the thread was getting frayed and coming out. There was still nothing wrong with the fabric itself. Amazing. Thank You!

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Doug Gerdts
He commented on my wallet

I just bought two more of the SE version for a very helpful salesperson at a Verizon store. He commented on my wallet and since he was so helpful, I sent him a couple: one for him and one to give to someone else!

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johnlongo767
Great upgrade!

Great upgrade! I think Mark added another millimeter of sil nylon or two making it stronger with marginal added bulk. Just wish he’d add some earth tones to his pastels for colors (brown, khaki, OD Green, Gray). I can get a SwissCard in it along with 8 credit cards. Great product that doesn’t oversell – does the job its supposed to do!