What is a money clip and what is it for?

Rarely seen these days, above all since the arrival of the bank card, the money clip is nonetheless a very practical accessory. In countries where cash is still widely used, it remains genuinely useful. This article tells you everything there is to know about the object, to the point where you may well want one of your own by the end. Let us take a closer look.

A money clip? What is it exactly?

It is true that, outside a few films, it is rare to see a money clip in real life. And yet. This small accessory looks very much like a large paper clip or a clamp. Its first purpose is to keep your notes together, but it can also hold business cards, or simply your papers if you have to go out without a wallet.

Discreet and light, it is a useful way to avoid pockets bulging with a thick purse, or to carry only the essentials without needing a large bag. That said, a money clip can also be used inside a wallet to stop your notes from moving about.

The money clip: a smart accessory that draws the eye

Picture yourself on a date or at dinner with clients. The bill arrives and you take your money clip from inside your jacket. Discreet as it is, it still attracts attention. It is a fairly rare accessory, and one associated with a certain idea of the gentleman. Enough to score a point or two with your date, but also in a professional setting, where such an accessory tends to have you taken seriously straight away.

Using it could not be simpler: take a bundle of notes and line them up neatly. Then fold the bundle in two. Open the money clip and grip the notes widthways or directly at the fold. Where you place it is a matter of taste. No particular method is better than another. Slip the clipped bundle into your pocket and you are ready to go out travelling light.