Standard vs GS1 Barcodes: Which Should You Buy?
We sell two kinds of retail barcodes. Both are real EAN/UPC numbers. They differ on price, speed, and whether Verified by GS1 shows your company.
| Feature | Standard | GS1 Verified |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Philippine shops, Shopee, Lazada, everyday selling | Amazon and places that check Verified by GS1 under your name |
| Verified by GS1 | Not under your companyProduct records on barcodesdatabase.org and philippineproducts.info | Licensed to your companyShows in Verified by GS1 under your name |
| Amazon | May workWeak if Amazon requires GS1 under your name | Built for GS1 checks |
| PH retailer acceptance | Valid nationwideShops and marketplaces that take standard retail barcodes | Valid nationwideWorks in the same shops and checkouts |
| Worldwide use | Both are real UPC/EAN GTINs used in retail worldwide. See our barcode acceptance guide for where they fit and where GS1 checks apply. | |
| UPC and EAN | UPC-A and EAN-13 | UPC-A and EAN-13 |
| Package size | Any quantityBuy exactly how many you need | Fixed packs1, 2, 10, 100, or 1,000 |
| Price | Lower, one paymentNo annual renewal on Standard | Higher due todayGS1 license plus our fee; renewals on larger packs |
| Delivery | About 5 minutes | Usually up to 72 hours |
| Details at purchase | None up frontNo company or product form to buy | Company details requiredProduct names too if you buy 1 or 2 barcodes |
| Ownership | One-time numbers from our stock | GS1 US license under your business |
| Renewal | Never expires | Annual renewal on larger packsShown on the GS1 product for each pack size |
| GTIN certificate | Included | Included |
| Certificate issuer | IBN | GS1 |
| Barcode reassignment | YesReuse an unused code on a different product | Not availableGS1 licenses stay tied to the assigned product data |
| Next step | Buy Standard barcodes | Buy GS1 barcodes |
Choose Standard if…
- You need barcodes today for packs or local listings
- You want the lower one-off price
- Amazon is not forcing a GS1 check under your company name
Choose GS1 if…
- Amazon (or similar) must see your company in Verified by GS1
- You are building a brand and expect barcode checks
- You can wait up to 72 hours and pay more for that license