Guides for sellers buying EAN & UPC barcodes.
BarcodeMarket sells GS1-originated EAN and UPC barcodes online, from £6.99 for 10 codes, to Amazon, eBay and Shopify sellers in the UK and worldwide, and has done since 2022. These 24 guides are grouped by the question they answer: what to buy, how to use it, and how to avoid the traps.
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What barcode does an Amazon listing need?
Amazon asks for a GTIN, normally a 13-digit EAN or a 12-digit UPC, for nearly every new product listing. These guides cover which code to use, where to get it and how Amazon checks it.
Where should you buy barcodes?
You can join GS1, which charges an annual membership fee, or buy GS1-originated codes once from a reseller such as BarcodeMarket, from £6.99 for 10 codes. These guides explain both routes and what to check before you pay.
What is the difference between EAN, UPC and GTIN?
GTIN is the GS1 name for the product number itself. An EAN-13 barcode carries a 13-digit GTIN-13 and is the standard across the UK, Europe and most of the world; a UPC-A carries a 12-digit GTIN-12 and is used mainly in North America.
How do you create and print a barcode?
Start with a GS1-issued number, check that its last digit is the correct check digit, then render it as a barcode image for your packaging or listing. Every BarcodeMarket order includes a PNG image of each code.
How do you sell more on eBay and Shopify?
eBay uses EAN and UPC codes to match listings to its product catalogue. These guides cover identifiers, listing copy, photography and growing a product range on eBay and Shopify.