FAQ

Universal Product Code (UPC) is a 12-digit bar code used extensively for retail packaging in United States. Although there are several different types of bar codes, the UPC symbol appears on nearly every retail product in the United States, making it the most versatile and recognizable type of product code in this part of the world. It consists of a bar code with a GTIN-12 number beneath.

The European Article Number (EAN) is a barcode standard, a 12- or 13-digit product identification code. Each EAN uniquely identifies the product, manufacturer, and its attributes; typically, the EAN is printed on a product label or packaging as a bar code. An EAN code is a unique combination of figures used to identify an object on the basis of a European system ('EAN' stands for 'European Article Numbering').

We highly recommend that you get barcodes for your products, because more and more retailers are changing to a barcoding system. Although it is optional for retailers to use a barcode system (and barcode scanners) to process orders and keep track of their stock, the system is incredibly useful as it simplifies the sales process. For this reason, retailers are increasingly incorporating barcodes into their stores – and in the near future you may find that some of your retailers are requiring you to put barcodes onto your products If you are an Amazon or eBay seller you need to get a barcode for your products to list them.

UPC’s are the most commonly used bar codes in the United States. EAN’s (European Article Number) are used internationally. Nowadays, most places will accept both product UPC codes and EAN codes, although if you are planning on selling your products outside of the United States, an EAN code might be best for you. EAN format bar codes contain 13 digits, leading with a “0” in front of the standard GTIN-12 digit UPC code. Both bar codes, however, are identical.

Yes. All retail products worldwide use an EAN or UPC barcode – and these are the type of barcodes that we sell.

No, you do not have to be a registered company to purchase a barcode from us. You can buy barcodes as an individual person or as a company – it is your choice.

If you order a barcode package through our website here or via email, you will receive your barcode by email with the images,text or excel file as attached files (jpeg, png, txt, svg & pdf, xlsx). All of our orders are delivered in minimum an hour or less than 8 hours.

Yes, they will

Our company offers affordable barcodes at a one-off price. Low cost – one barcode is only 2,5 USD No ongoing fees. No Subscription. Our barcodes are a one-off price, we don’t charge any annual fees. No compulsory membership, no time-consuming forms, and no restrictions on they ways in which you choose to use your barcode numbers. You own your barcode for life, and you can use it however you want to. Plus we give an extra barcode to our customers as a gift. Quick service! We usually process orders within hours of receiving them (contact us if you need your barcodes urgently).

Simply go to our UPC or EAN page, select the quantity you want, and proceed to checkout. Your codes will be delivered within hours after you send your payment.

All barcodes were originally issued by the UCC, now known as GS1. You will get UCC (GS1) Verified UPC/EAN numbers; Lifetime Guarantee! Rapid delivery by Email; All our orders are delivered in minimum an hour and less than 8 hours.

Delivery is via Email to your Registered email address or PayPal email address. If you don’t see it in your email then be certain to check your spam folder. Let us know if you prefer another email address.

If you don’t see it in your email then be certain to check your spam folder then email us.

One code costs $2,5, but the more you buy, the cheaper each code is. For example, if you buy 100 codes, the cost per code is only $0.40. Please see our Buy UPC Codes page for full pricing options.

Simply add a leading 0 to the UPC code you bought and this will resolve the issue.

Yes, our codes work. Some people suggest that Amazon won’t accept 3rd party codes, but this is not true. All barcodes were originally issued by the UCC, now known as GS1. They simply want GS1 verified codes, and not “air codes” that don’t verify with the GS1. Our codes verify with the GS1 and are accepted on all major platforms and services, including Amazon.

Yes, all of our UPC/EAN codes are guaranteed to never been previously issued/used and will work instantly on Amazon with no problems. If you get any error when you list your product on Amazon, you can contact us anytime. We are here to help you!

You probably get this error : “You are using UPCs, EANs, ISBNs, ASINs, or JAN codes that do not match the products you are trying to list.” This error typically happens on Amazon if you’re listing a Brand that already has UPCs and Amazon is restricting the Brand from adding more UPCs (to prevent duplicate listings). The issue typically isn’t with the UPCs themselves, but with the restrictions placed on the Brand. To test if this is a Brand restriction, change the “Brand” field to something else unique and it should solve the issue. If the issue goes away, we know it was a Brand restriction. Example: Let’s assume you're listing a Nike shoe but trying to use your own barcode, this will not work since your barcode is different then Nike's own Amazon brand registered barcode numbers. The solution or "work-around" to this is to not input the brand's name (ex: Nike) in the brand field, but instead input your DBA or Amazon company or store name in the brand field instead and then input the brand's name (ex: Nike) in the item description. The moment you type "Nike" into the brand field amazon's automated system cross references Nike's own barcode numbers against the one's you're trying to enter.

All if our orders are delivered in minimum an hour or less than 8 hours.

The GS1 prefix owner name doesn’t change in the database even though UPCs do change ownership all the time, hence why an unfamiliar company may show up. All that company means in the GS1 database is that the code is GS1 verified. The name in the database is the original prefix owner, not the current UPC owner. Your code will work fine on Amazon/Google/iTunes, etc. without issue, and we don't offer a money back guarantee.

Once your payment has been processed, you will within hours receive an email with your UPC / EAN Codes, as well as barcodes. If you’re selling on Amazon, Amazon will automatically generate barcodes/product labels for you after you enter in your UPC/EAN.

There is no need to register your UPC/EAN Codes. You will only need to provide the UPC/EAN Code to your retailer or distributor (ex. Amazon, eBay, iTunes, Google etc..) when you’re asked for the UPC/EAN Code number.

Yes, BuyBarcodesCheap.com provides you with a UPC Code that is unique, valid and guaranteed to never have been issued. Since our company prefix was obtained prior to the changes in the GS1-US Licensing Agreement we are well within our legal rights to provide UPC Codes to our customers.

Yes, BuyBarcodesCheap.com provides you with a EAN code that is unique, valid and guaranteed to never have been issued.

Yes, you need a different UPC/EAN code for each UNIQUE product that you sell. For example, let’s imagine you have a t-shirt company and you want to sell 3 different color shirts of the same size, you’ll need 3 UPC/EAN codes. Then, let’s imagine you have 3 different colored shirts in 3 different sizes, you’ll need a total of 9 UPC/EAN Codes.

We don't need your product/your company info. Please read the information below : Linking your product details to your barcode is done by the stores that sell your products. So once you purchase your barcodes, you as the owner decide what barcode is assigned to what product then the next step is to provide that information to your retailers. Barcode number, product description, product price. Your retailers will take that info and enter it into their stores database, so that when the barcode is scanned, your product info is shown that creates the link. You can easily purchase barcodes on our website. You need to click on buy now button how many barcodes you need and pay online via credit card securely. Once you purchase you’re going to get your barcodes via email. Retailers/Online stores/supermarkets will have to add your barcode and product to their own internal database system. Once they scan it your product info will be shown in their database. That’s what you need!

Yes, your UPC/EAN codes will work in any country where UPC and EAN codes are scanned!

No, once you purchase your UPC/EAN codes through us, they’re yours to keep for life! There are no fees or any other expenses.

Yes, our UPC/EAN codes originate from GS1-US and are guaranteed to be unique and never issued before. You will be the only person in the world who can legally use the UPC/EAN Codes that you purchase.

No, we will never charge you any future fees (eg. renewal fees or annual membership fees). All of our prices are one-off payments