The flip cover from Samsung is really handy (thanks to a magnet the phone goes out and lights up when opened), there is a card holder but the proximity of the magnet makes me fear for the magnetic tape of this one, so I do not use it. And for those who find the original back cover is still as much plastic as the Note 2, with this case that made more "real leather" and less "plastoc". Mr A Samsung's attention, I think given the price of the phone, the case should be offered or at least be cheaper.