Become a member

Power up your business. 

Our standards and barcodes have been powering progress for millions of organisations around the world for more than 50 years – providing a solid foundation for businesses of all sizes to sell their products anywhere, to anyone, at any time.

Why join GS1 UK?

Don't just survive, thrive in today's competitive market. A GS1 UK membership ensures you have access to the essential tools, knowledge and expertise to achieve growth. Here's how:

global reach

Unlock global opportunities

Sell anywhere with authentic GS1 barcodes and Global Trade Item Numbers (GTINs), trusted by all leading retailers and marketplaces such as Amazon and TikTok.

Boost efficiency

Boost efficiency

Streamline your supply chain with GS1 standards and trusted data, saving you time and money.

decision making

Make smarter decisions

Leverage exclusive industry insights and expert knowledge to ensure your business is compliant and your team is informed.

connect

Connect, learn and share

Tap into a wealth of industry expertise and become part of a vibrant community of professionals with shared interests.

Discover your membership benefits

The benefits of membership extend far beyond barcodes. On joining our growing community of more 60,000 businesses you’ll have instant access to a wealth of services that will support you as you grow. 

These include a range of interoperable standards for identifying, capturing and sharing information about products, assets and locations, training from GS1 experts and guides to get you ready for retail or launch your brand on marketplaces. 

Stay ahead of your competition with access to the latest industry news and insights, and learn from peers with networking opportunities, knowledge sharing and much more.

support

GS1 experts are on hand to guide you and your team on getting ready to trade, taking your first steps towards exporting, or launching your brand on marketplaces. 

Expert support when you need it 

Receive personalised guidance from our dedicated UK-based support team.   

Technical expertise and advice 

Access tailored advice, training and support from our specialists to address your businesses needs.  

visibilty and trust

With GS1 identification numbers and barcodes you’ll be able to identify, capture and share your product, asset and location information with businesses across the globe.

Trusted and endorsed barcodes

Gain a competitive edge with Amazon-endorsed barcodes that enhance product visibility.

40 per cent more visibility on Google Shopping listings 

Enhance your Google Shopping listings with GTINs, boosting your products’ visibility leading to increased clicks and traffic to your online store.  

Your one-stop-shop for product identifiers and product data 

Manage your GTINs, barcodes and product data in a single, secure location using My Numberbank, GS1 UK’s official database.   

Trusted solutions to capture and share data 

Share your product and location data throughout your supply chain using our trusted tools.  

insights

Stay ahead of your competition with access to the latest industry news and insights, you’ll have instant access to a wealth of services to accelerate your growth. 

Industry knowledge

Tap into a wealth of sector-specific insights to make informed business decisions.

Supply chain expertise

Leverage GS1 standards to effectively track, manage and optimise your supply chain.

community

Join our community of more than 60,000 businesses and learn from peers with networking opportunities, knowledge sharing and much more.

Engage with industry leaders 

Hear from industry leaders as they share thoughts on the key developments affecting your industry and wider society. 

Meet the buyers 

Our events and competitions help our members get in front of buyers and secure listings at UK or international retailers.  

Network and build relationships 

Our specialist communities educate, inspire and connect members across industries.  

charlie knockton

A fab organisation! They have helped my drinks brand from day one with pitches to retailers, marketing support and even sales support. I would be nowhere without them!”

Charlie Knockton

Founder, Happy Inside Drinks

members

Meet our members

Learn how our members have grown their businesses 
with the help of GS1 UK membership.  

Membership fees

We base our fee structure on annual turnover, which means it’s easier for smaller businesses to enter the market and start selling.

Turnover Annual licence fee GTINs
up to £0.10m £50 10
up to £0.50m £100 100
up to £0.50m £119 1,000
£0.5m to £1m £131 1,000
£1m to £10m £203 1,000
£10m to £50m £318 10,000
£50m to £100m £1,333 10,000
£100m to £250m £1,743 10,000
£250m to £500m £2,400 100,000
£500m to £1bn £2,900 100,000
Over £1bn £3,450 100,000

Become a GS1 UK member today

Join our thriving community today and transform your businesses. You can become a member in minutes and be up and running, identifying and barcoding your products straight away.

need a hand

Need a hand?

If you need help getting started or support with any aspect of your GS1 UK membership, please get in touch.