also: ワレット · ワーレット
Refers to a physical wallet for carrying cash and cards. Less common than 財布 in everyday speech, but used in product names and tech contexts.
I bought a new wallet.
digital wallet; e-wallet
Used for smartphone payment apps and online payment services. Common in fintech contexts.
I paid using the digital wallet on my smartphone.
cryptocurrency wallet
Specifically a wallet for storing cryptocurrency keys. Technical term used in blockchain contexts.
I transferred Bitcoin to my wallet.
Standard katakana spelling from English 'wallet'.
Alternate spelling; less common than ウォレット.
Rare variant with long vowel; may appear in older or less standardized usage.
Borrowed from English 'wallet'.