Bottom line: to sell your products you need a barcode. And for your barcode you need a unique GS1 number
When you get your numbers and barcodes through GS1 UK, you get a future-proofed, unique identification system that can save money and add value throughout your business.
GS1 numbers and barcodes are used everywhere – from in-store point of sale and online selling, right back up the supply chain to distributors, suppliers and manufacturers. And they’re used in healthcare these days too, on drugs, medical devices and even patients.
What you need to do
To start assigning GS1 numbers and barcodes to your products, you’ll need a GS1 Company Prefix.
Follow the three easy steps to get started
- Join GS1 UK online
- Receive your own unique GS1 Company Prefix
- Start assigning GS1 numbers and barcodes to your products
Join now to start assigning your GS1 numbers and barcodes
Once you’ve got your GS1 Company Prefix, you’ll be able to login to our member portal, which has tools and services to help you to manage all your GS1 barcode numbers and grow your business.
- My Numberbank – helping you to store and manage all the GS1 numbers you assign to your products - these are called Global Trade Item Numbers (GTINs)
- Barcode image generator – create barcode images quickly and easily – and we’ll give you three free credits to get you started
- Support and guidance – we’re here to help you so if you need any help with implementing our standards, or how they can help your business grow – get in touch
Why get your numbers and barcodes from GS1 UK?
Here's just some of the benefits of getting your barcode numbers from us.
- Authentic source You’ll receive an official GS1 certificate, giving you the peace of mind that your numbers are uniquely yours
- Get up and running in minutes Sign up online and you’ll be able to start assigning your GTINs in minutes
- Training and education Get access to our Academy - webinars, online training resources and classroom sessions to suit your needs
- Over 40 years’ experience We’ve been helping companies identify their products since the very first barcode was used back in 1973
- Use them on Amazon, eBay, Google and other marketplaces Your GS1 barcode numbers (GTINs) will be valid for all the major marketplaces
- Free support by phone or online Our support team is here to help you on your journey as your business grows
- Manage your numbers online Use My Numberbank to help you create, store and manage all of your GS1 numbers (GTINs) – for all of your products
- Allow you to trade globally We’re part of the global GS1 organisation that ensure our barcodes work everywhere, in every supply chain in every country
- Working for your benefit As a not-for-profit organisation, we work with our members to continually develop our standards – so they keep pace with the changing business landscape