Chanel · Tier 1
Wallet on Chain
By Arielle · Catalogued July 2026
The Chanel Wallet on Chain, universally shortened to WOC, is a slim rectangular flap that combines a wallet and an evening bag on a long gilt-and-leather chain strap. It carries the house's signature diamond or chevron quilting and a front CC or Mademoiselle turn-lock closure, opening to card slots and compartments inside. Worn crossbody or held as a clutch, it is one of the most accessible ways into the Chanel flap family. The exact introduction date is not cleanly documented, with sources placing it between the late 1990s and early 2000s.
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The Chanel Wallet on Chain is a designer bag.
What it's worth
Best listed right now: $2,175 on The RealReal, around the typical price (median $2,660).
Prices have been trending up over the tracked window.
Discontinued: no longer in production, so resale is the only way to buy it.
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Estimated from recorded resale prices · not an appraisal. As of 2026-07-09.
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Resale price history
+45%
$2,175 → $3,145 across 2 recorded sales
2026-07 – 2026-07
Estimated from recorded resale prices · not an appraisal or investment forecast. Values can go down as well as up.
- $2,175askinggoodThe RealReal2026-07-09
- $3,145askingexcellentThe RealReal2026-07-09
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Consign for more
Listed for you and paid on sale, after the platform’s commission. Usually nets more than a buyout.
