Retail Barcode Packages

sample UPC barcode

Our UPC and EAN barcodes are suitable for use on any retail product worldwide (except for books & magazines & newspapers).

The barcodes we supply are in either UPC-A  or EAN-13 format. UPC is the preferred format in Canada and the USA. EAN is the most common barcode format worldwide.

For more information about the difference between UPC-A and EAN-13 see here.

If you purchase a Retail Barcode Package, you will receive:

1. A globally unique retail barcode number

2. Barcode images in 3 formats (png, svg and pdf)

3. A Guarantee Certificate which guarantees you as the sole legal owner of the barcode

4. Barcode Registration – this is an optional additional service that we offer to increase your product’s internet profile and ensure that it appears on cell phone app scanners such as the Zebra app.

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You can purchase a barcode for your product here:

  • Retail Barcode Packages

    EAN-13

     

    Instant delivery by email – Your email will contain your unique retail barcode number, barcode images (in 3 formats), a Guarantee Certificate, and instructions for free barcode registration on the International Barcodes Database.

    Note: this is a variant product for retail barcodes in either UPC-A or EAN-13 format.

    UPC-A barcodes are the preferred barcode format in Canada and in the USA and do not have a leading 0.

    EAN-13 barcodes are the most commonly used retail barcode worldwide and have a leading 0.

    Quantity Price per Barcode
    1 $ 39 CAD
    2 $ 36 CAD
    3 $ 34 CAD
    4 $ 32 CAD
    5 + $ 30 CAD
    10 + $ 26 CAD
    20 + $ 24 CAD
    30 + $ 22 CAD
    40 + $ 20 CAD
    50 + $ 18 CAD
    75 + $ 16 CAD
    100 + $ 14 CAD each NOW ONLY $9.90 CAD each
    150 + Please contact us

     

    Buy product This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page

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Should I get a UPC or EAN barcode?

Within Canada, barcodes are usually in 12-digit UPC format – however, outside of Canada and the USA, the 13-digit EAN format is preferred.

If you plan to sell your product in North America only, we recommend using a barcode in UPC-12 format. However, if you plan to sell your product in any other country in the world, it is best to get a barcode in EAN-13 format.

If you are selling your product in several different countries, including Canada and the USA, you choose whether to get a barcode in EAN-13 format or UPC-12 format. Most barcode scanners can read EAN and UPC barcodes, so if you want to use the same barcode on your product regardless of which country it is in, that is fine. It is perfectly acceptable to use an EAN (European standard) barcode within Canada or a UPC barcode outside of Canada.

Using your barcode:

You will receive your unique UPC-12 or EAN-13 barcode number by email, along with a guarantee certificate (for proof of ownership) and your barcode images.

The barcode images will be sent in 3 different formats (png, svg and pdf). The size of the images will be about 38 mm x 25 mm (standard barcode size). If you need to reduce the size a bit, that is fine (the smallest recommended size is 80% of standard size, i.e. about 30 mm x 20 mm).

You can put your barcode onto your product label or packaging and start using it immediately. Your barcode is a unique number. It does not contain any product or company details. After you give your product to your retailer, they will scan the barcode & type the product information into their system – this will connect your barcode to your product. After that, when they scan your barcode, the product name & details will appear on their checkout screen.

Need help?

Here are some common questions:

How many barcodes do I need?

It is best practice to get a different barcode for each product or product variation. This is because stores use barcodes for two primary purposes: 1. Barcodes are used for obtaining the price of the product when scanned at the checkout. 2. Barcodes are used for keeping track of stock and deciding when to reorder an item.

This means that if the retailers only use barcodes for option 1, you can get away with having the same barcode for 2 product variations (i.e. different colours of the same product). However, if the retailer uses barcodes for option 2, a different barcode will be required for each product variation.

In general, retailers prefer to stock products that will be straightforward to manage. Some retailers may prefer not to stock products if they have to manually count how many are left of each size and reorder accordingly. Therefore it is recommended that you have a different barcode for each variation.

Will Your Barcodes Work Worldwide?

Yes, they will. We sell our barcodes in over 120 countries.

Do Your Barcodes Work in Every Shop?

Our barcodes are accepted in nearly all stores worldwide. However, there are a few exceptions. For further details, please see Barcode Acceptance.

What Type of Barcode Do I need?

 If you’re not sure which kind of barcode you need for your product, our quick rule of thumb is as follows:
Selling in Canada and USA ONLY = UPC-A
Selling internationally = EAN-13

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