Barcodes

Authentic, globally recognised barcodes

GS1 is the only provider of globally recognised barcodes. Apply a GS1 barcode to your product and your product can be identified and scanned all over the world

Sign up as a GS1 member to allocate a barcode to your product. Then you'll be able to upload your products online, generate barcodes and graphics and start selling your products.

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What is a Barcode?

Barcodes are symbols that can be scanned electronically using laser or camera based systems to read numbers or data. They are used to encode information such as product numbers, serial numbers and batch numbers. Barcodes enable businesses to identify and track products as they move through the supply chain.

Global Trade Item Number (GTIN)

A GTIN is a globally unique GS1 identification number and is the number part of the barcode. It can be allocated to any product or service that can be priced, ordered or invoiced in the supply chain.

A GTIN consists of:

Your global company prefix (allocated to you by GS1)
An item number (allocated by you to each product variant)
A check digit

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Barcode Pricing Plans

Full Membership

As a GS1 member you can licence blocks of barcodes (Global Trade Item Number - GTIN).

Discover more about Membership Fees.

Number of Barcodes	Allocation Fee
Block of 100 Numbers	$100
Block of 1,000 Numbers	$250
Block of 10,000 Numbers	$500
Block of 100,000 Numbers	$2,500

Note: All prices are GST exclusive.

One Number Membership

One Number Membership is for small, start up businesses with annual turnover of less than $1 million, who want to identify their limited product range.

Discover more about One Number Membership.

Number of Barcodes	Licence Fee
One Number	$59

Note: All prices are GST exclusive.

Barcode Verification

When you have a product with a barcode, you need to ensure the GTIN is correct and the barcode will scan. Retailers may ask you to get your barcode verified before submitting your product to their stores.

GS1 can verify for GTIN correctness and barcode quality.

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