Phone Charger (Cable & Block)
A phone charger's cable and wall adapter contain no battery, so they're allowed in carry-on and checked bags without restriction.
Carry-on
Allowed
Checked
Allowed
Carry-on details
Allowed. A charging cable and wall adapter block have no battery inside them — they're just a plug and a wire — so nothing restricts them from carry-on bags.
Checked-bag details
Allowed. Since there's no battery in a cable-and-block charger, it can go in checked luggage too. If you mean a portable battery pack (power bank), that's a different item with its own carry-on-only rule — see Power Bank.
Special instructions
TSA's own "Phone Chargers" and "Power Charger" listings in its What Can I Bring tool actually refer to battery-containing power banks, not a plain cable-and-block charger. A basic wall charger has no cells and isn't covered by the lithium battery rule.
FAQ
- Is a phone charger the same as a power bank for TSA rules?
- No. A basic cable-and-block phone charger has no battery and is allowed in both carry-on and checked bags. A power bank has a battery and must go in carry-on only.
- Can I pack my phone charger in checked luggage?
- Yes. The cable and wall adapter have no battery, so there's no restriction on packing them in a checked bag.
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Source: TSA — What Can I Bring? · Last verified: 2026-07-30
Final decision rests with the security officer at the checkpoint.