From Purchase to Shelf in 5 Steps
This page guides you through the process of getting your products retail-ready. You don't need to become a member or provide us with your company details to get started - anyone in the Philippines or worldwide can buy and use our barcodes.
EAN/UPC barcode packages can be purchased directly on our Barcodes for Products page.
The Standard Workflow
Getting your product into stores is simple. Here is the process for using our barcodes:
- Count: Determine how many unique product variations you have.
- Buy: Purchase the exact quantity you need.
- Receive: Check your email for your numbers and images.
- Label: Incorporate the barcode image into your packaging.
- Sell: Deliver your products to retailers.
1. How many barcodes do I need?
The first thing to work out is the quantity. Each separate product needs its own unique barcode. If you have different product variations (e.g., small/medium/large sizes, or different colors), then each variation needs its own barcode.
2. Purchasing your barcodes
Once you've calculated the total, enter that quantity at Barcodes for Products to see the price. Because we don't charge joining fees or annual subscriptions, the listed price is the only cost.
Just check out with the number of barcodes you require. If you pay by credit card or PayPal, delivery is immediate. Other payment methods may take longer to clear. More information about how to pay for your barcodes.
3. What will I receive?
If you order a standard retail barcode package, we will email the barcode numbers to you with the images as attached files. You will receive:
- Unique EAN-13 and UPC barcode numbers
- Certificate of GTIN Assignment.
- Barcode images (3 formats: svg, pdf, png)
- Barcode registration on barcodesdatabase.org
- Free access to our Barcodes Customer Portal where you can update your GTIN Certificate, download orders, update Dynamic QR codes and generate 2D Barcode images for your packaging.
- Instructions for How to Use your Barcode
4 & 5. Labeling and Selling
Once purchased, you incorporate the barcode images into your product packaging (see full EAN-13 specifications).
We do not need your product details because the retailer is the one who ties the barcode number to your product in their system. When a retailer first receives your goods, they will scan the barcode and input your specific product information (Price, Name, Supplier) into their database. After this setup, the product information appears automatically whenever scanned at checkout.
Start Here: The Retail Standard
The essential barcode you need to get your product into stores today.
EAN-13 Retail Barcodes
This is the global standard for retail products. Once purchased, you simply incorporate the provided high-resolution images into your product packaging.
No Product Details Needed
We don't need your product info. The retailer links the barcode number to your product (Price, Name, Supplier) in their system when you deliver your goods.
- Instant Setup: Automatic delivery via email.
- Retail Ready: Meets full EAN-13 specifications of retailers in the Philippines and worldwide.
Complete Your Packaging
Ensure your products are ready for logistics, marketing, and the retail standards of tomorrow.
ITF-14 Carton Codes
Required by most large retailers for inventory management. These barcodes go on your outer shipping cartons (e.g., a box of 12 units) so warehouses can scan bulk stock without opening the box.
- Matches Your EAN: Created directly from your retail product barcode.
- One-Off Cost: No recurring fees for your carton codes.
Next-Gen 2D Barcodes
The retail world is shifting. From 2027, 2D Barcodes (GS1 Digital Link) will become the global standard, replacing traditional stripes. They connect consumers to ingredients, recipes, and promos while still scanning at the checkout.
- Free Basic Option: Generate standard 2D codes in our Customer Portal.
- Premium Power: Upgrade to IBN Link for editable links and analytics.
Dynamic QR Codes
Bridge the gap between your physical product and your digital presence. Perfect for linking customers to social media, special offers, or detailed company info.
- Fully Editable: Changed your website URL? Update the link without reprinting your packaging.
- Scan Tracking: See how many people are scanning your products.