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The GS1 US Solution

  • Getting and Using Barcodes
  • Getting into the Marketplace
  • Using Product Data
  • Industry Insights
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Authentic Barcodes Powered by GS1 Standards 

To make your products easy to find, buy, trace, and fulfill they need a unique digital identity supported by standardized data. GS1 provides a common digital language to seamlessly communicate trusted data across the supply chain.

Over two million companies around the world harness the power of GS1 Standards to fuel commerce and manage their supply chains.

Features

Get Several UPC Barcodes

Starting at $250

*Annual renewal fee

Get a Single UPC Barcode

$30 Each

Global Location Number (GLN)

$30 Each

Supports growing product lines
Uniquely identifies locations (GLN)
Uniquely identifies products
Supports mixed cases and pallets
Supports coupon creation
Identifies pharmaceutical products
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Get Several UPC Barcodes

Starting at $250

*Annual renewal fee

  • Supports growing product lines
  • Uniquely identifies locations (GLN)
  • Uniquely identifies products
  • Supports mixed cases and pallets
  • Supports coupon creation
  • Identifies pharmaceutical products
  • Learn More

Global Location Number (GLN)

$30 Each

Just need one barcode? You can license a single GS1 US GTIN for $30 — but if you plan to grow, a Company Prefix saves you money long-term.

A GS1 Company Prefix That Grows With You

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Plan Today, Scale Tomorrow

Businesses often expand faster than expected. As new items, variants, or multipacks come along, ensure you have space to scale without interruptions.

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Keep Your System Simple

Starting with a larger package of barcodes helps you grow your business under one identity. One prefix, one renewal.

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Plan for Expansion

Once a Prefix is used up, another is required—so choosing a 100-pack upfront, for example, gives you more room to grow.

Starter

Up to 10 products

$250 initial fee

Annual Renewal Fee

Recommended for very limited assortments or test launches

  • Company Prefix
  • GLN included
  • Supports coupon creation
  • Two barcode formats available (EPS and PNG)

Small Catalog

Up to 100 products

$750 initial fee

Annual Renewal Fee

Recommended for growing product lines and rapid expansion.

  • Company Prefix
  • GLN included
  • Supports coupon creation
  • Two barcode formats available (EPS and PNG)

Large Catalog

Up to 1,000 products

$2500 initial fee

Annual Renewal Fee

Recommended for established brands building broader product lines

  • Company Prefix
  • GLN included
  • Supports coupon creation
  • Two barcode formats available (EPS and PNG)

Advanced

Up to 10,000 products

$6500 initial fee

Annual Renewal Fee

Recommended for companies managing full catalogs or rapid expansion

  • Company Prefix
  • GLN included
  • Supports coupon creation
  • Two barcode formats available (EPS and PNG)

Enterprise

Up to 100,000 products

$10500 initial fee

Annual Renewal Fee

Recommended for enterprises with large or highly complex product lines

  • Company Prefix
  • GLN included
  • Supports coupon creation
  • Two barcode formats available (EPS and PNG)

Pharmaceutical manufacturers and repackagers can request a GS1 Company Prefix-Embedded NDC Labeler Code.

🏢 Every Company Prefix includes a GLN

A Global Location Number (GLN) identifies your company or business locations in the global supply chain. Use it for trading partner onboarding, EDI transactions, and retailer requirements. Learn more about GLNs →

I'm only selling one product. Do I really need a GS1 ?

You can license a single GS1 US GTIN that uniquely identifies your product. Remember, every product variation requires a new GTIN. If you need more than one GTIN or anticipate needing more in the future, consider a GS1 Company Prefix.

Power Your Sales 

UPC Barcodes, GTINs, and GLNs are like fingerprints for your products and locations, giving everyone confidence that your products and locations are uniquely identified along the supply chain. Get it right the first time with GS1.

Power Your Supply Chain

With GS1 Standards, you have powerful tools, best practices, and trusted master data foundations to deliver consistent experiences. Learn how to put the most widely used supply chain standards to work for your business.

GS1 Connect 2027: Save 15% When You Register by December 31

Join us in Denver, Colorado, May 24-26, where the future of supply chain comes into view—helping you see how trusted data connects everything across your business.

Barcodes from GS1 US are Trusted Around the Globe

Making an investment in your business by obtaining barcodes for your products enables you to successfully sell your products on and offline. Whether you are satisfied with selling one product or want to grow and scale your business, barcodes and GTINs are must-haves.

“In this publication the letters ‘UPC’ are used solely as an abbreviation for the ‘Universal Product Code,’ which is a product identification system. They do not refer to the UPC®, which is a federally registered certification mark of the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (‘IAPMO’) to certify compliance with the Uniform Plumbing Code as authorized by IAPMO.”

GS1 Company Prefix Pricing
GS1 Company Prefix Pricing
Number of items needing a barcode/GTIN Initial fee Annual renewal fee
1 GS1 US GTIN $30 $0
10 $250 $50
100 $750 $150
1,000 $2,500 $500
10,000 $6,500 $1,300
100,000 $10,500 $2,100
GS1 Company Prefix including U.S. FDA NDC Labeler Code $2,100 $2,100