CompTIA Security+ SY0-701

CompTIA Security+ Voucher Guide 2026

Understand the CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 voucher price, 12-month validity, retake assurance, redemption process, and purchasing checks before you buy.

Policy and pricing reviewed July 14, 2026. US pricing shown; taxes and regional prices may differ.

CompTIA Security+ certification

Quick answer

$439 standard or $579 with retake assurance

Current CompTIA product listings describe vouchers as single use and valid for 12 months. Confirm the exam version, country, and expiration before purchase.

Standard voucher or retake assurance?

Standard voucher: $439

One code for one exam attempt. Choose this when your practice scores are stable and you are ready to schedule.

Retake assurance: $579

Adds an eligible retake under the product terms. Compare the extra cost with the risk of buying another full voucher.

Confirm that the voucher is valid for SY0-701 and for the country where you will take the exam.

Voucher rules to check before purchase

  • Validity: CompTIA's current product listing states 12 months from purchase.
  • Use: A standard voucher is single use and pays for one exam attempt.
  • Region: Purchase for the country and currency where you will test.
  • Exam version: Confirm the voucher supports SY0-701.
  • Seller: Buy directly from CompTIA or verify that a third party is an authorized partner.
  • Retirement: A voucher expiration date does not extend a retired exam's availability.

How to redeem the voucher

  1. Sign in to CompTIA Central using the account that should own your exam record.
  2. Open exam registration and select CompTIA Security+ SY0-701.
  3. Choose a Pearson VUE test center or OnVUE online delivery where available.
  4. Select the date and confirm that your profile name exactly matches your identification.
  5. Enter the voucher code during checkout and retain the confirmation email.

When to buy

Buy after you have a realistic study schedule and before the date you want is likely to fill. A long validity window is useful, but purchasing too early creates expiration and exam-retirement risk.

Before paying, take a timed practice set, verify the current exam code, and decide whether retake assurance is worth $140 more than the standard voucher.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a Security+ voucher?

The current direct US price is $439 for a standard voucher and $579 for a voucher with retake assurance.

How long is the voucher valid?

CompTIA's current certification product pages state that exam vouchers are valid for 12 months from purchase. Use the expiration shown with your actual order.

Can I use one voucher twice?

No. A standard voucher is single use. A separately identified retake-assurance product may provide a retake under its terms.

Can I resell a voucher?

Do not assume vouchers can be transferred or resold. Follow the terms attached to the purchased product and use authorized sellers only.

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