Why do people use wallet chains?

Answer by  lcm (132)

Mostly people use them to avoid losing their wallets, particularly in loose pockets. It does also prevent them from being stolen. It also means that keys can be put on the same chain so everything is in one place.

Answer by  TwoToneDodge (2204)

Wallet chains DO keep your wallet safely at your side but 9 times out of 10 those people also think it makes them look a little cooler. The majority of them are around the high school age.

Answer by  Anonymous

they were used by bikers, and truckers before that.both of which sometimes wind up in questionable areas. the trucker ones were very long and stuck out of the pocket. they were an easy grab and run. so they are mostly so your wallet doesn't get lifted or dropped.