What are UPC and EAN Barcodes?
- UPC and EAN Barcodes are Global Trade Item Number standards describing barcode symbology and numbering system used in retail and online stores worldwide. They provide products with unique identifiers that are essential for retail processes, inventory tracking and efficient point-of-sale transactions. Each product and variant needs its own distinct barcode, ensuring no two items have the same identifier. Both types of barcodes are part of the GS1 standards, so both are accepted globally.
- UPC stands for Universal Product Code, is a 12-digit barcode standard used on products most commonly in North America. It represents the number shown beneath the barcode. Nowadays it’s completely compatible with the EAN barcodes used everywhere else in the world.
- EAN stands for European Article Number, is a 13-digit barcode standard used on products mostly in Europe and outside North America. It represents the number shown beneath the barcode. UPC can be encoded as EAN by adding a "0" at the beginning. Both barcodes are then identical.
Why Buy Barcodes From Barcode Ninjas?
- 100% Authentic GS1 Barcodes: GS1 US Issued & Verified Barcodes*
- UPC Graphics Included: High Resolution Barcode Graphics
- No Renewal Fees or Hidden Charges: You Own Them For Life, No Renting!
- Perfect For Retail & Online Stores: Accepted by All Major Online Stores, Including Amazon
- Proof of Ownership & Certificate of GTIN Assignment
- Expert Support
- Instant Delivery Via Email & Immediate Use
*Our barcodes are originally issued by UCC (now known as GS1 US) prior to 2002. They are not subject to the new GS1 licensing model and remain the property of the owner. Any UPC/EAN issued after 2002 is licensed and not an asset that a reseller can legally sell. We have legal ownership of all barcodes that we sell, we transfer this ownership and assign the barcodes to our customers at the time of purchase.
How Will I Receive My Order?
- UPC Codes including but not limited to Barcode Graphics, will be provided to you in a Compressed File. This Compressed File will be delivered to the email address associated with your eBay account. Please note that this is Digital content, and no physical barcode labels will be sent.