1000 UPC & EAN Barcodes

Yes. Every barcode we issue is globally unique and has never been used. You are the only person in the world who can legally use the barcode number(s) you purchase. Our inventory originates from GS1-USA prefixes registered before 2002, which means they are owned outright — not licensed — and are yours permanently under basic ownership law.

*In 2002, the UCC (now known as GS1) settled a major class-action lawsuit. It is because of this settlement that the GTINs we provide can be legally owned without renewal fees and used however you require.

No. Once your barcodes are issued they are yours for life. There are no annual fees, no renewals, and no future charges of any kind.

You assign a given UPC or EAN (GTIN) to a specific product and it stays with that product permanently — even after you stop selling it. While it is technically possible to reuse a GTIN, it is not recommended and many retailers do not allow it.

It is not recommended, and most retailers and marketplaces do not allow it. Once a barcode has been assigned to a specific product, that association should be permanent. Reusing a barcode on a different item creates catalog conflicts — particularly on Amazon, where the old product data is tied to that number in their database.

When you stop selling a product, the barcode retires with it. Each new product or variation requires its own unique code.

Yes. These barcodes are used by Amazon sellers to create product listings every day. Amazon requires a valid UPC or EAN to list a new product in their catalog, and the codes sold here meet that requirement.

Once your listing is live, Amazon assigns a separate FNSKU for FBA inventory tracking — that is handled by Amazon, not your barcode provider. You can generate FNSKU labels free using our FNSKU label tool. For a full walkthrough, see our Amazon barcode guide.

Yes — in the vast majority of cases. Every country and major retailer globally has adopted GS1's system standards for universal product identification, so our barcodes are accepted in 99% of retail and e-commerce environments worldwide.

There is a small number of retailers that specifically require barcodes rented directly from GS1. It is worth noting that GS1 is a private organization, not a government body, and several of the retailers with this requirement sit on GS1's own board. If a specific retailer you are targeting has this policy, we recommend confirming their requirements directly before purchasing from any provider.

There are only two ways to legally acquire a GTIN (UPC/EAN barcode number):

1. You can rent it from GS1 directly for a hefty upfront fee plus annual fees indefinitely. If you stop paying, GS1 can reclaim and recycle the codes.

2. You can own it outright from a legitimate barcode broker like ourselves — made possible by the GS1/UCC class-action settlement of 2002. (Read more about the GS1/UCC Settlement)

Our inventory originates from GS1-USA prefixes acquired before 2002. Every barcode we issue is globally unique, never previously used, and issued to you once — for life. We also sell in whatever quantity you need, whereas GS1 only sells in groups of 10, 100, 1,000 and up, with ever-increasing fees at each tier.

Each variation requires its own barcode. A product sold in 3 colors and 4 sizes needs 12 separate barcodes — one for every unique size-color combination. The same logic applies to flavors, scents, pack sizes, or any other differentiator that makes one sellable unit distinct from another.

Use the free Barcode Quantity Calculator to enter your exact products and variations and get a precise count before you buy.

No. You can purchase as few as one barcode or as many as your operation requires. If you are unsure of the right quantity, start with what you need now — you can always purchase more later. Each barcode is unique and will not conflict with codes purchased in separate orders.

Your barcodes are delivered immediately after checkout — no waiting. You receive your unique barcode numbers along with high-resolution barcode image files (EPS & JPEG) ready to use on packaging, labels, and product listings. A download link is provided directly on the confirmation page and also sent to your email.

There are no annual fees and nothing to renew. We also have a wealth of additional guidance on our Support pages.

Step 1: Assign each barcode to a specific product in your own records. A spreadsheet works well — keep a backup in case of computer failure.

Step 2: Register your product data at each store or marketplace where you plan to sell. Every retailer maintains its own private product database (Point of Sale system). Each new channel you approach will have no knowledge of your product until you enter the data into their system.

Step 3: Repeat for every new store, website, or distributor you approach.

For physical label stock — sheet, roll, or custom-printed — we recommend OnlineLabels, a trusted supplier with a strong range of barcode-compatible formats.

If you need to generate barcode images or FNSKU labels digitally, our free barcode tools handle that entirely in your browser — no software or account required. The FNSKU Label Generator outputs print-ready Avery 5160 sheets for Amazon FBA shipments.