What is the UK barcode number?

A Global Trade Item Number (GTIN) is a number that uniquely identifies a product. You see them beneath the barcodes on almost every product in the world. Which is why they’re often called ‘barcode numbers’. In the UK and Europe they’re usually 13 digits long, in the US 12.

What type of barcode is used in UK?

In the UK, it is common to print the barcode on products in the EAN-13 format. However, some retailers have software systems that don’t like numbers with a leading 0, and hence they will prefer to use your barcode in the 12 digit format (eg 799439112766 ).

How is the EAN-13 number calculated?

In the EAN-13 code, the first 12 digits of the number identify the item the code is attached to, and the final digit is a ‘check digit’. The check digit for an EAN-13 code is calculated as follows: Sum all the digits in even positions and multiply the result by 3.

Do you need an EAN code?

One of the first things to understand is that not everyone who sells online will need an EAN code. However, if you’re selling digital products (even to Europe), you don’t need an EAN code. If you do hope to sell your products within Europe, then you need to ensure each item has an EAN number.

How long is an EAN number?

An EAN code consists of 13 digits – or 8 digits if the product is small and the code would take up more than 25 percent of the product size. The 13 digits consist of a combination of country code, company code and article number. The last digit is the check digit.

How much do barcodes cost UK?

Barcode Numbers (barcode prices include barcode images, barcode registration & guarantee)

Can I use EAN code for Amazon?

The EAN/UPC barcode is not given to you by Amazon, you have to buy them from GS1. You can also apply for an exemption. Amazon use FNSKU labels to help track a seller’s stock, which is also a barcode, and is generally put over the top of the UPC barcodes.