What do I need... ?

If you are not sure what you need to order, please have a scroll through these questions - they may help you decide.

 

Do I need a Barcode Package?

Most people choose to order a barcode package. A barcode package will give you a unique barcode number, a guarantee certificate, & barcode images (these will be emailed to you).

The images are the actual barcode picture (vertical black lines & spaces with a number underneath). We email the images in several different formats (.eps, .bmp, .pdf, .jpg & .tiff) (please have a look at our sample images).

You can then choose the format that works best for you, and insert the barcode picture into the artwork for your packaging. If your packaging has already been printed, you can print the barcode picture onto sticky labels instead. We will send the images in the standard size (25mm x 37mm). Officially you can safely reduce them to 80% of size (20mm x 30mm) when putting them onto your packaging. If you make them smaller than that it could be too difficult for scanning machines to read.

If you buy a barcode from us, you will receive a unique number that will not expire, and that only you have the legal right to use. You can use your barcode worldwide. It is a one-off purchase & there are no future fees.

I already have a Barcode number, can you give me images for it?

Yes we can, we can give you images for your barcode number (whether or not your number was issued by us). You can order "Barcode images (without barcode number purchase)" on the Barcode Shop page of our website. If you want images for a number that was not issued by us, a small setup fee is included in the total price.

Please tell us what your barcode number is in the "instructions to merchant" part of the PayPal transaction form, or else email the number to us.

After we receive your order, we will email the images in several different formats (.eps, .bmp, .pdf, .jpg & .tiff). You can then choose the format that works best for you, and insert the barcode picture into the artwork for your packaging or book/magazine cover.

What do I need for my Book or Magazine?

You'll need to order "ISBN-13 or ISSN-13 images". After your order, please send us an email with your ISBN or ISSN number, because we use the number to create your barcode images. ISBN numbers are for books & ISSN numbers are for magazines.

If you don't have an ISBN or ISSN number yet, you need to get one from the appropriate organisation. Please read our ISBN & ISSN page for more information.

How do I buy Barcode Labels?

You can find out how to get sticky labels on our Barcode Labels page. You can either purchase labels + a barcode number, or else you can purchase labels by themselves (if you already have a barcode number).

The labels come in rolls of either 500 stickers or 1000 stickers. We will get them printed in the standard barcode size (40mm wide x 30mm high) unless you email us to request the smaller size (32x22mm). Please allow 2-3 days for printing & 4-5 days for delivery.

Can you get my Barcodes Verified?

Yes - please find out about barcode verification reports & how to order one by reading our Verification page.

Some retailers require verification reports to be done on the final packaging of new products entering their stores - you'll need to contact your retailers to find out if they require one. If they do, you will need to post your final printed packaging or label to us to be verified.

A verification report is simply a test scan of how readable your barcode is - it is given a grade (a pass grade is A, B, C or D). Reports usually take 2-6 days after we receive your packaging or label. We will email the report to you when it is completed.

Note: Make sure your barcodes are of a reasonable size (20mm x 30mm is the smallest recommended size). A common reason for failed verification reports is that the barcode was too small to be easily read by scanning machines.

I need more than one Barcode, what should I do?

We offer you a reduced price when you order three or more barcodes at the same time. There is a reduced price for bulk orders of 3, 5, 10 or 20 barcodes (with images & a guarantee certificate). The reduced prices are shown on the Shop page on our website.

If you need more barcodes then this, please email us to find out our reduced prices for larger orders.

If you want to read about how to order & receive your barcodes, please have a look at our Ordering Process flowchart.

If you have any questions about your order, or if you need your barcode quickly, please email us.