Cases with Lanyard Holes

Cases a strap clips straight onto

Most phone cases have nowhere to fix a strap. A case with lanyard holes has holes, slots or small loops moulded into its corners or sides, so a crossbody strap or a wrist strap clips straight on. The phone can then hang across your body, hands free, and it is much harder to drop or leave behind. A case comes onto this page when its own name or description mentions a lanyard, strap holes or a crossbody strap.

What is here today

• Soft TPU shockproof cases sold with a braided crossbody lanyard, for a wide range of iPhone models.
• Clear bumper cases with a lanyard, in candy colours, compatible with the iPhone 11 to the iPhone 17 Pro Max.
• A waterproof case that hangs on a lanyard, for phones up to 6.8 inches. See waterproof cases.
• Crossbody straps that clip to a case, among them a strap for cases with two holes, an adjustable necklace strap with a self-locking buckle, and a long pearl-beaded strap with a universal clip. More are in adjustable crossbody lanyards.

How to choose a case with lanyard holes

Look at how the hole is made. A hole through a thick, solid corner, or a loop that is part of the case's frame, is strong. A thin tab of soft plastic is not, and may tear with the weight of a swinging phone. With a hole at each bottom corner, a strap with two clips holds the phone level with the screen facing out, instead of hanging from one point.

Then think about comfort. A large phone in a case is heavier than it feels in the hand, and on a strap all of it hangs from one shoulder. A wider, flat strap spreads the weight better than a thin cord. The case still has to be the right case for your phone, with the protection you need. The guide to crossbody lanyards covers straps, length and fitting in full.

Questions people ask about cases with lanyard holes

Can I fit a strap to a case without holes?

Yes, with a lanyard patch: a thin tab between the phone and the case, with a loop that comes out through the charging opening. See lanyard patches and tethers. A fully sealed case, such as a waterproof one, will not take a patch.

Can I take the strap off?

If it ends in a clip, it unclips in a second and the phone goes in a pocket as normal.

Is a strap safe in a crowd?

A strap is not a lock: a clip can be undone and a cord can be cut. Keep the phone in your hand or under your arm in a crush.

More to look at

• Lanyard and crossbody cases
• Adjustable crossbody lanyards
• Braided crossbody lanyards
• Lanyard patches and tethers
• Wrist straps
• Crossbody phone bags
• Guide: Phone charms and straps: the complete guide
• Guide: Crossbody phone lanyards: how to choose and fit one