Transaction cards having one or more folds therein for compact and easily
stored transaction cards are provided. Moreover, foldable transaction
cards are provided having one or more holes or apertures therein for
holding key chains, or other devices for attaching the transaction cards
to other items, such as sets of keys, wallets, or other items. Other
embodiments include spring-loaded clips on the foldable transaction cards
and protective sleeves, housings or cases for full-sized and
smaller-sized cards. Still further, transaction card systems are provided
comprising a case or housing for holding and/or storing foldable
transaction cards therein, such as foldable transaction cards having a
dimension, such as a length dimension or a width dimension, that is
smaller than traditionall-sized transaction cards.