Yubico – YubiKey 5C NFC FIPS (140-3) – Multi-Factor

Yubico - YubiKey 5C NFC FIPS (140-3) - Multi-Factor authentication (MFA) Security Key and passkey

Yubico – YubiKey 5C NFC FIPS (140-3) – Multi-Factor authentication (MFA) Security Key and passkey, Connect via USB, FIDO Certified – Protect Your Online Accounts

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  1. Text reads 'Hardware-Backed MFA (Security Key): The extra layer. Keep your account. It is safe about attacks in your safe-after scan is your password, but try your.' Hand holding small dark security key device.
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    Protect Your Data at the Speed of Innovation

    Tech is the #1 target. Stop phishing and get quick authentication for remote teams.

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    Fortify Financial Assets with YubiKey

    Secure client assets and profiles. Phish-proof, PCI-ready protection for your transactions.

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    Protect Your Clients and Your Reputation

    Protect admin access, meet audit needs and guard high-level admin credentials for client data.

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    Secure Patient Care Without the Friction

    Secure patient data with YubiKey: tap-and-go login, EPCS compliance, and durable, crush-proof keys.

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Comparison

YubiKey 5C NFC FIPS 140-3

YubiKey 5 NFC FIPS 140-3

YubiKey 5C NFC

YubiKey 5 NFC

Customer Reviews 4.8 out of 5 stars81.0 out of 5 stars14.4 out of 5 stars7,3604.6 out of 5 stars12,511
Price £105.60£105.60£60.00£58.90
USB Port Type USB-C USB-A USB-C USB-A
Mobile Authentication via NFC ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Form Factor Keychain Keychain Keychain Keychain
Security Key ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Passkey ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Generate OTPs ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
FIPS 140-3 Certified ✔ ✔ ✘ ✘

Technical specifications

NFC-Enabled Yes
Authentication methods Passwordless, strong two factor, strong multi-factor
Design & durability IP68 Water resistant, crush resistant, no batteries required, no moving parts
Device type FIDO HID Device, CCID Smart Card, HID Keyboard
Manufacturing Manufactured in Sweden. Programmed in the USA.
Productivity & communication Google account, Microsoft account, Salesforce.com and more.
Password managers 1Password, Dashlane Premium, Keeper, LastPass Premium and more.
Cloud storage Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive and more.
Social Facebook, X (Formerly Twitter), YouTube
Identity & access management AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Centrify, Duo Security, Google Cloud Identity, Idaptive, Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft Azure AD, Okta, Ping Identity
Function WebAuthn, FIDO2 CTAP1, FIDO2 CTAP2, Universal 2nd Factor (U2F), Smart card (PIV-compatible), Yubico OTP, OATH – HOTP (Event), OATH – TOTP (Time), Open PGP, Secure Static Password
Certifications FIPS 140-3, FIDO 2 Certified, FIDO Universal 2nd Factor (U2F) Certified
Cryptographic specifications RSA 2048, RSA 4096 (PGP), ECC p256, ECC p384
Sustainability Recycle as hardware


Manufacture: Yubico

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2 Responses

  1. Anonymous says:
    25/08/2026 at 14:39

     United States

    Great Prodcut for MFA
    Great product for MFA security. I already owned one, but picked up a second as a backup and for a different use case. It’s compact, easy to use, and works seamlessly with both my Windows and Apple devices. With cybersecurity threats and AI-driven attacks on the rise, strong MFA is more important than ever. It may feel a bit pricey, but it’s far better than dealing with compromised accounts.

  2. Anonymous says:
    16/08/2026 at 13:21

     United States

    Excellent Security Key Easy to Set Up and Gives Me Peace of Mind
    I purchased the Yubico YubiKey 5C NFC FIPS to add an extra layer of security to my important accounts, and I’ve been very impressed with it.

    Setup was straightforward, and I really like having both USB-C and NFC options. It works quickly and reliably, and using a physical security key gives me much more confidence than relying solely on passwords or text-message verification.

    The key itself feels extremely well made and durable, yet it’s small enough to keep on a keychain. I also appreciate that this model is FIPS 140-3 certified, which provides an additional level of confidence in the security behind the product.

    If you’re serious about protecting your email, financial, business, or other important online accounts with multi-factor authentication, I highly recommend the YubiKey 5C NFC FIPS. It costs a little more than some alternatives, but for something designed to protect your most important accounts, I think it’s money well spent.