# NFC-Compatible Smartphone Cases The Native Union 'CLIC' Card Leather Wallet Case is Compact By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-02-18 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/card-leather-wallet-case References: [thegadgetflow](http://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/clic-card-leather-wallet-case/) & [nativeunion](http://www.nativeunion.com/clic-card/) A rising number of wallets on the market are being outfitted with a design that blocks wireless signals, but the [Native Union](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/native-union-magsafe-wallet) 'CLIC' card leather wallet case aims to actually enable this functionality. Featuring an NFC-compatible design, the Native Union 'CLIC' case is capable of allowing a card to be used to gain access to a building or even pay for your fare when entering a public transit station. The Native Union 'CLIC' card leather wallet case has a slim, compact design that has space for just a single card or ticket to be slipped into the rear compartment. The Native Union 'CLIC' case won't interfere with [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pad-quill-leathersafe-pocket-book) Pay and is designed in two colour options including black or tan to suit style preferences. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Nfc-compatible Wallet Cases:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop wallet cases that are compatible with NFC technology, allowing users to make secure transactions and access buildings using their smartphones. - **Slim and Compact Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create smartphone cases with a sleek and minimalistic design that can hold a single card or ticket for easy access and convenience. - **Integration with Apple Pay:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design smartphone cases that seamlessly integrate with Apple Pay, allowing users to make contactless payments while protecting their devices. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Mobile Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative smartphone accessories, such as NFC-compatible wallet cases, to enhance the user experience and meet the growing demand for convenience. - **Fintech:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create solutions that bridge the gap between mobile devices and financial transactions, such as implementing NFC technology in smartphone cases to enable secure payments and access control. - **Fashion and Lifestyle:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Merge fashion and technology by designing stylish smartphone cases that also serve as functional wallet accessories, catering to consumers looking for both style and convenience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Recycled Smartphone Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/native-union-magsafe-wallet.md) - [Sporty NFC-Enabled Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nomad-iphone-sport-case.md) - [Smartphone Wallet Folio Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pad-quill-leathersafe-pocket-book.md) - [Sustainable Tactile Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/native-union-reclassic-case.md) - [MagSafe Leather Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leather-iphone-case.md) - [Anti-Connectivity Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slnt-faraday-phone-sleeve.md) - [Trackable Magnetic Smartphone Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nomad-leather-mag-wallet.md) - [Wallet-Paired Smartphone Protectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-15-wallet-case.md) - [Minimalist Magnetized Smartphone Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bellroy-mag-wallet.md)