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


Protect Your Data at the Speed of Innovation
Tech is the #1 target. Stop phishing and get quick authentication for remote teams.

Fortify Financial Assets with YubiKey
Secure client assets and profiles. Phish-proof, PCI-ready protection for your transactions.

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

Secure Patient Care Without the Friction
Secure patient data with YubiKey: tap-and-go login, EPCS compliance, and durable, crush-proof keys.

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 stars8 | 1.0 out of 5 stars1 | 4.4 out of 5 stars7,360 | 4.6 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 |












