How much does a YubiKey cost in Australia?

Between $49.95 and $196.95 for a login key, GST included, as at 29 September 2026. The Security Key NFC is $49.95, the YubiKey 5C NFC is $99.95, the Bio keys are $169 and the FIPS 140-3 models run from $150.95 to $196.95.

Do these prices include GST?

Yes. Every price on this page and in our store is in Australian dollars with GST included, and you receive a tax invoice with your order.

Why is the cheapest YubiKey half the price of a 5 Series?

The Security Key Series does FIDO2 and WebAuthn only. The 5 Series adds smart card, OATH codes, OpenPGP and Yubico OTP. Both give the same phishing-resistant login; the 5 Series exists for systems that need the extra protocols.

Why is the FIPS version more expensive?

FIPS 140-3 validation is a NIST certification of the key's cryptographic module. It adds roughly $50 and changes nothing about daily use. Buy it when a regulator, a contract or a security control set names FIPS; otherwise buy the standard model.

Do I need two YubiKeys?

We recommend it. Register a backup key on every account so a lost or broken key is an inconvenience rather than a lockout. Two Security Keys cost $99.90.

Are the prices the same as Yubico's website?

No. Yubico lists in US dollars and ships from overseas, so the exchange rate and international shipping are added on top. Our prices are in AUD with GST included and ship from Sydney, so compare what actually lands on your card statement.

Is the cheapest YubiKey secure enough for a business?

Yes. The Security Key Series uses the same FIDO2 hardware-bound credential as the 5 Series and is the key we recommend for most Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace rollouts.

YubiKey prices in Australia

What every YubiKey costs in Australia today, GST included, from the $49.95 Security Key to the FIPS 5 Series, and what actually drives the difference.

IronSights Editorial · 29 September 2026

A YubiKey costs between $49.95 and $196.95 in Australia, GST included, depending on which one you buy. The cheapest is the Security Key NFC. The most expensive login key is the FIPS-validated 5Ci. Most people and most businesses end up somewhere near $100, which buys a YubiKey 5 NFC or 5C NFC. The prices on this page are what we sell each model for at 29 September 2026, in Australian dollars with GST included, shipped from Sydney. The product cards at the bottom of the page always show the live price.

The short version

There are four price tiers, and the gap between them is protocols and certification rather than security. Every key on this page gives you the same phishing-resistant login.

About $50: the Security Key Series. FIDO2 and WebAuthn only, which is everything a Microsoft 365, Google Workspace or passkey sign-in needs. This is the rollout key.

About $100 to $146: the YubiKey 5 Series. Adds smart card (PIV), OATH one-time codes, OpenPGP and Yubico OTP on top of FIDO2. Worth it for admins, break-glass accounts and anyone whose password manager, VPN or SSH setup needs more than WebAuthn.

$169: the Bio Series. FIDO2 and WebAuthn only, with a fingerprint sensor instead of a PIN. You pay for the sensor, not for extra protocols.

$150.95 to $196.95: the FIPS 140-3 Series. The 5 Series in a NIST-validated build for regulated and government buyers who need the certification on the paperwork.

Every YubiKey and its price

AUD, GST included, as at 29 September 2026. Availability moves with supplier stock; the cards below show whether a model is in stock or on back order today.

Security Key Series, from $49.95

Security Key NFC by Yubico: $49.95. USB-A, NFC.

Security Key C NFC by Yubico: $49.95. USB-C, NFC.

YubiKey 5 Series, from $99.95

YubiKey 5 NFC: $99.95. USB-A, NFC.

YubiKey 5C NFC: $99.95. USB-C, NFC.

YubiKey 5C: $109. USB-C, no NFC.

YubiKey 5C Nano: $115. USB-C, no NFC.

YubiKey 5 Nano: $116.95. USB-A, no NFC.

YubiKey 5Ci: $145.95. USB-C and Lightning, no NFC.

YubiKey Bio Series, $169

YubiKey Bio (FIDO Edition): $169. USB-A, fingerprint, no NFC.

YubiKey C Bio (FIDO Edition): $169. USB-C, fingerprint, no NFC.

YubiKey 5 FIPS Series, from $150.95

YubiKey 5 NFC FIPS (140-3): $150.95. USB-A, NFC.

YubiKey 5C NFC FIPS (140-3): $150.95. USB-C, NFC.

YubiKey 5C FIPS (140-3): $162.95. USB-C, no NFC.

YubiKey 5 Nano FIPS (140-3): $167.95. USB-A, no NFC.

YubiKey 5C Nano FIPS (140-3): $167.95. USB-C, no NFC.

YubiKey 5Ci FIPS (140-3): $196.95. USB-C and Lightning, no NFC.

The 140-2 generation is being retired. For anything new, specify 140-3; the one 140-2 model we still stock is for control sets that name it specifically.

YubiKey 5C NFC FIPS (140-2): $150.95. USB-C, NFC.

YubiHSM, for servers

Not a login key. A hardware security module that keeps a certificate authority, code-signing or database encryption key inside tamper-resistant hardware installed in a server.

YubiHSM 2 FIPS: $1,628.95. USB-A, server module.

What moves the price

The biggest step is protocols. A Security Key does FIDO2 and WebAuthn. A 5 Series key does those plus smart card, OATH codes, OpenPGP and Yubico OTP. If every system you sign into supports passkeys or WebAuthn, the extra protocols are money you do not need to spend.

NFC does not cost extra. The models with NFC are the same price as or cheaper than the ones without, because the no-NFC versions are the Nano and the 5C, which are specialised form factors. Do not pay more to lose NFC unless you are certain you will never sign in on a phone.

Form factor is the next step. The Nano sits flush in a port and stays there, and the 5Ci carries both USB-C and Lightning. Each adds between $9 and $46 over the equivalent NFC key.

FIPS 140-3 validation adds roughly $50 over the standard 5 Series model. It changes nothing about how the key works day to day. It exists so a regulated buyer can point to the validation certificate.

The fingerprint sensor is the most expensive single feature. The Bio keys are $169 for a FIDO-only key, about $120 over a Security Key. That is worth it on shared desks where typing a PIN in the open is the problem, and not otherwise.

Budget for two keys, not one

A key you cannot fall back from is a support ticket waiting to happen. Register a second key on every account, and keep it somewhere the first one is not. For an individual that is two Security Keys at $99.90, or two 5C NFCs at $199.90. We explain why in the two-key rule and what to do if one goes missing in what happens if you lose your YubiKey.

Which one to buy

If you are moving a Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace tenant off SMS codes, buy Security Keys and put the difference towards a second key per person. If you administer systems, hold break-glass credentials, or use a password manager, VPN or SSH that wants a smart card or OTP, buy the 5C NFC. Our guide to which YubiKey 5 you need walks through the port and phone questions, and how many keys a business needs covers the fleet maths.

How our prices compare

Yubico's own store lists in US dollars and ships from overseas, so the number on the page is not the number on your card statement once the exchange rate and international shipping are added. Our prices are in Australian dollars with GST included, and orders ship from Sydney with a tax invoice. Compare the landed price, not the sticker.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a YubiKey cost in Australia?
Between $49.95 and $196.95 for a login key, GST included, as at 29 September 2026. The Security Key NFC is $49.95, the YubiKey 5C NFC is $99.95, the Bio keys are $169 and the FIPS 140-3 models run from $150.95 to $196.95.
Do these prices include GST?
Yes. Every price on this page and in our store is in Australian dollars with GST included, and you receive a tax invoice with your order.
Why is the cheapest YubiKey half the price of a 5 Series?
The Security Key Series does FIDO2 and WebAuthn only. The 5 Series adds smart card, OATH codes, OpenPGP and Yubico OTP. Both give the same phishing-resistant login; the 5 Series exists for systems that need the extra protocols.
Why is the FIPS version more expensive?
FIPS 140-3 validation is a NIST certification of the key's cryptographic module. It adds roughly $50 and changes nothing about daily use. Buy it when a regulator, a contract or a security control set names FIPS; otherwise buy the standard model.
Do I need two YubiKeys?
We recommend it. Register a backup key on every account so a lost or broken key is an inconvenience rather than a lockout. Two Security Keys cost $99.90.
Are the prices the same as Yubico's website?
No. Yubico lists in US dollars and ships from overseas, so the exchange rate and international shipping are added on top. Our prices are in AUD with GST included and ship from Sydney, so compare what actually lands on your card statement.
Is the cheapest YubiKey secure enough for a business?
Yes. The Security Key Series uses the same FIDO2 hardware-bound credential as the 5 Series and is the key we recommend for most Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace rollouts.