Does the lanyard really break away?

Yes. The clasp at the back of the neck releases when pulled, which is why hospitals and workplaces with safety rules allow it. Reclip it to wear again.

What fits inside the pouch?

A few cards plus folded bills. It is not sized for a phone, coins or a thick key ring, and overstuffing strains the zip.

Can I use it without the lanyard?

The lanyard is attached, but the included key ring and badge clip let you hang the pouch from a belt loop or bag strap instead of wearing it around the neck.

Is it good for a nurse or teacher?

Yes. The exterior ID window, breakaway clasp and room for a access card and cash match what badge-wearing jobs need day to day.

How does it compare with a plastic badge holder?

It holds more, zips shut and looks better, but it costs more and the fabric needs more care than a rigid holder.

Is the fabric waterproof?

No. It is a quilted cotton-style fabric, so rain and spills can mark it. Keep it out of downpours.

What do buyers say about the Vera Bradley Zip ID Pouch with Breakaway Lanyard?

Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 43 ratings.

Where can I buy the Vera Bradley Zip ID Pouch with Breakaway Lanyard?

11 stores we checked sell it, including Vera Bradley Online Outlet, Occasionally Yours, Nordstrom, The Paper Store, Uncharted.

Vera Bradley Zip ID Pouch with Breakaway Lanyard

Q: Where is the Vera Bradley Zip ID Pouch with Breakaway Lanyard cheapest?

At Occasionally Yours, for $15.00, 50% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

Best price now

$15.00at Occasionally YoursChecked Nov 6

50% under what the other stores charge

Compared across 11 stores. Prices are checked against each store and labelled with when.

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What reviewers say

4.9 / 543 ratings

Owners rate it very highly and describe it as a practical everyday badge holder that holds up to daily work wear. Praise centers on the breakaway clasp, the room for cards and cash, and the print. Complaints are few and mostly about the fabric getting dirty and the pouch being small once keys are added.

What people mention

Breakaway claspPraisedOwners single out the safety release as the reason they chose this over a fixed lanyard.
CapacityMixedMost say it holds cards and cash fine, but some find it tight once keys are clipped on.
Fabric careCriticisedThe cotton fabric shows dirt at the edges and does not wipe clean like plastic or leather.
Print and lookPraisedBuyers like the Vera Bradley patterns and say the pouch looks nicer than a plain badge holder.
BuildMixedStitching holds up for most, but the light hardware and zip feel less durable than the fabric.

About the Vera Bradley Zip ID Pouch with Breakaway Lanyard

The Zip ID Pouch with Breakaway Lanyard is a small zippered ID case made of premium cotton. It has room for cards or cash and an exterior ID window. The design is lightweight and low-profile.

The attached lanyard has a breakaway clasp for added safety, and the strap is removable. A key ring and a badge clip are included, so the pouch can be worn with the lanyard to keep essentials close and hands free.

Material

Premium cotton

Dimensions

5.0" wide x 3.0" high

Strap drop

19.5" at longest, removable strap

Closure

Zippered

Features

Exterior ID window, room for cards or cash

Lanyard

Breakaway clasp