# Are brands of blank transponder keys compatible for programming & other questions **URL:** \ **Category:** General Discussion\ **Created:** [August 21, 2024, 8:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-brands-of-blank-transponder-keys-compatible-for-programming-other-questions/195898 "2024-08-21T20:01:32Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 7
**Author:** ![Nevada\_545](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/nevada_545/32/41232_2.png) [@Nevada\_545](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nevada_545)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2024, 10:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-brands-of-blank-transponder-keys-compatible-for-programming-other-questions/195898/7 "2024-08-28T22:25:49Z")
> [@grunes\_183031](#): > > (As I mentioned, my local Toyota dealer wouldn’t sell me a shell and blank - only complete new keys. I forget the price, but think it was either $300 or $330. That was the price for a Smart Key for push button start. Toyota offers replacement key cases for vehicles with standard keys. Approximately $30. ![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/original/3X/8/7/8706357181f827c77f9ca06a4830ede594b0f387.jpeg) > [@grunes\_183031](#): > > I was worried about the “master keys” I found listed on eBay. She said they aren’t master keys in the sense of there being a master cylinder with a separate master pin setting. She said they still need to be cut and programmed to your vehicle. In effect, they are no different from the other programmable keys. Not sure why they call them master keys. Maybe it’s just a sales technique. There are “Master Keys” and “Valet” keys. Your Vehicle did not come with valet keys, (no trunk to secure) all of your keys are master keys. --- _[View the full topic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-brands-of-blank-transponder-keys-compatible-for-programming-other-questions/195898)._