iPhone 12 MagSafe and credit cards in pocket - when is it a hazard?

[dszakal]

Hello everyone,

Could any of you please confirm me answers to the following questions?

I understand it's discouraged to hold RFID passports, credit cards and key fobs next to the magsafe charger when it's charging an iPhone 12. Apple officially stated it.

I have some questions about further details.

Is it also unsafe to put credit cards, passports and key fobs in the same pocket as the iPhone 12 - when obviously not charging as it's in the pocket? Or is it safe?

In case of credit cards - is it only a hazard to the magnetic stripe, or also to the chip part, maybe even to the "contactless hardware"?

 

[LFC2020]

I’d like to know about this also, since I always put my phone and wallet in the same pocket. 🤔

 

[spikeymike]

I asked a similar type of question regarding MagSafe with the silicone case in the accessories forum but didn’t really get any responses so I’m still wondering.

Will the Apple Silicone Magsafe Case demagnetize cards in a traditional wallet?

So I'm not sure if this has been discussed as I haven't seen anything except talk about the magsafe wallet. I keep my phone and regular wallet in the same pocket. The case side resting against my wallet. In my wallet I keep the usual cards, DL and gaming cards used at Golfland, D&B...etc...

forums.macrumors.com

 

[lclev]

I use a wallet case that has a cover that folds over the screen and I can put credit cards in it. I have two credit cards and my driver’s license in the three slots. No issues using either card but they are chip cards which I don’t believe are affected by demagnetization. I haven’t had to swipe a card for a long time so I have no idea if the strips work. Also the cards are facing the front of the iPhone and not near the back where the magnets are.

 

[dszakal]

At least we have some experiences.

Still waiting for more before buying.