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Barcodes for Amazon |
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Understanding Amazon Barcode Requirements |
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Selling products on Amazon requires a unique product identifier so the platform can track, list, and manage products correctly. In most cases, sellers must provide a UPC or EAN barcode when creating a product listing. These barcode identifiers allow Amazon to:
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The Challenge for Amazon Users |
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Simply Barcodes understands the unique challenges facing Amazon sellers. Many sellers express confusion regarding:
Understanding the barcode system and selecting the correct barcode type can help avoid delays when launching products. |
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What Types of Barcodes Does Amazon Accept? |
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Amazon typically accepts several types of global product identifiersUPC (Universal Product Code)The UPC barcode is the most commonly used barcode for products sold in the United States and Canada. Most Amazon sellers in North America use UPC barcodes when creating new product listings. EAN (European Article Number)An EAN barcode is widely used in Europe and internationally. Amazon also accepts EAN identifiers for product listings. Other Product IdentifiersIn some categories, Amazon may also accept:
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How Amazon Uses Barcodes |
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Amazon relies on barcode identifiers to manage its massive catalog of products.
Barcodes help Amazon systems:
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Innovative Barcoding Solutions for Amazon Sellers |
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Simply Barcodes makes barcoding simple for Amazon sellers. Selling on Amazon involves many steps, including product sourcing, listing optimization, shipping, and customer management. Barcoding should not add unnecessary complexity to the process. The company helps sellers by:
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Do you need a barcode for Amazon today? |
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| Order Amazon Barcodes Now! or call us at +1 404-869-0701 or 877-872-2060 (toll free) | |
Step-by-Step Guide: Getting a Barcode for Amazon |
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If you plan to sell a new product on Amazon, follow these steps. Step 1 – Determine the number of products you will sell Each product variation (size, color, flavor) requires its own barcode. Step 2 – Purchase a legitimate barcode number Ensure the barcode originates from a globally recognized numbering system. Step 3 – Create your Amazon product listing Enter the barcode number when creating your product listing. Step 4 – Add the barcode to your packaging Include the barcode graphic on your product packaging or label. Step 5 – Send inventory to Amazon or fulfill orders yourself Amazon will use the barcode to track and manage your product. |
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Common Amazon Barcode Mistakes to Avoid |
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New sellers sometimes encounter listing errors due to barcode problems.
Common mistakes include:
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Top 4 Benefits of Using the Right Barcode for Amazon |
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Choosing the correct barcode helps sellers:
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Amazon Barcodes Made Easy: Your Seller Checklist |
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Before listing your product on Amazon, confirm the following:
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Do You Need a Barcode to Sell on Amazon? |
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In most cases, yes. Amazon requires a unique product identifier such as a UPC or EAN barcode when creating a new product listing. The barcode allows Amazon to identify your product, manage its catalog, and track inventory across its marketplace. Apart from Amazon Barcodes, we also offer UPC Codes, EAN Codes, SSCC-18 Codes, Barcodes for Music, ISBN Barcodes, Magazine Barcodes, Barcodes for Produce, Barcodes for Greeting Cards, Barcodes for Alcohol, QR Codes, Data Matrix Barcodes, Coupon Barcodes, GTIN Codes, UPN Barcodes, Code 128 Barcodes, Code 39 Barcodes, and many other barcode types. We also provide barcode graphic creation, label printing, and other barcoding services. Call 877-872-2060 (toll-free) or +1 404-869-0701 (international) or live chat with our Experts for more information regarding our barcoding services. Our multilingual customer service team welcomes the opportunity to speak with you about your unique situation. |
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Do I really need a UPC Code for Amazon? |
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It's true! Amazon.com now requires barcode numbers for
the products you plan to sell on their site. If
Amazon.com is also distributing your product, they also
require the
barcode graphic
which represents your number. Almost all items require UPC codes. Notable exceptions are books, which can have either ISBN barcodes or UPC codes or better yet both, as recommended by our company and acknowledged by the ISBN agency. |
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Does Amazon really accept your UPC codes? |
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Yes, they do! As of June 2017, Amazon has finally implemented a campaign to (spot) check the validity of UPC numbers for product listings. They state “We verify authenticity of product UPCs by checking the GS1 database.” We very much welcome this effort as it helps eliminate fake, duplicate, and hijacked UPC numbers from the Amazon system and protects you as a seller. We have many thousands of clients selling on Amazon. 100% of the few clients who have been audited by Amazon to date have passed their audit and continue to sell there successfully. If you are one of the select few who will be audited either upon initial listing or at a later time, we stand ready with the proper documentation to assure proof of legitimacy of your UPC codes to Amazon’s auditors. Contact our office in charge of compliance with any questions. |
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What do I need to know about Brand Registry Listings? |
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| Brand Registry listing is a far more complex process than a standard listing. It requires lots of time and documentation of all types about your company, trademarks, products, etc. The requirements for UPC codes have become more stringent for this program and you are almost guaranteed to be asked to provide documentation on your codes. We can provide documentation for our codes and, so far, have succeeded on getting our clients’ brand registry listings approved nearly across the board. Still, since there are no guarantees of approval, you may find it advisable to lease a GS1 company prefix first and then have us create your UPC Codes from it for use on brand registry listings. | |
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How are Barcodes for Amazon different? |
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Retail barcodes for Amazon are no different from those
used on other products. For those of you who need only UPC numbers for selling your product on Amazon but do not need the digital UPC barcode images, we offer a special 15% OFF on your UPC Numbers. Click here to go to the online order form & get 15% OFF by using the promo code NUMBERSONLY. |
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How do UPC Barcodes for Amazon work? |
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As you can imagine, since Amazon distributes so many items
through their fulfillment centers with each item handled
numerous times there is room for error. Amazon aims to
increase accuracy, speed up the time needed to get your
product in the hands of buyers, and streamline
inventory/sales reporting by adopting barcodes across the
board. In that spirit, we aim to help you meet their UPC barcode requirement by offering new Amazon sellers UPC code advice. At the end of this page, please find a detailed compliance guideline for working with Amazon. If you need additional advice, don’t hesitate to call us at +1 404-869-0701 or toll free at 877-872-2060. |
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What do I get when I order my Barcode for Amazon? |
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| 1st Upon completion of your order, you receive an email confirmation of your UPC barcode or UPC number for Amazon purchase. | |
| 2nd Simply Barcodes assigns your official UPC numbers from our database of official codes issued by the UCC (now called GS1). | |
| 3rd We generate the digital barcode images from the numbers you purchased (except when ordering numbers only). | |
| 4th We email either your UPC barcodes graphic as an attachment or UPC number with no attachment. | |
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In what format are my Barcodes for Amazon? |
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| For your convenience, you receive your UPC barcode graphic in three different formats so that your graphic artist, printing company, or manufacturing facility can work with the graphic in their preferred software | |||||||||||||
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When do I get my Barcodes for Amazon? |
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The turn-around time is often within an hour. All orders received before 4 p.m. Eastern Time on business days are completed the same day. Orders placed after 4 p.m. will be processed next business day. If you require RUSH completion, please call 877-872-2060 (toll-free) or +1 404-869-0701 (international) to make arrangements. |
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Can you print barcode labels for my products for Amazon? |
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| Yes, we surely can. We print all barcodes on a variety of sizes. Most jobs are done and shipped within only 1 business day. Please click here to learn more. | |
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"Recently we attempted to list our magazine on Amazon and found our UPC codes rejected during the initial listing process. Simply Barcodes' compliance team worked hard to help us get the issue resolved. Our magazine is now available for purchase on Amazon. Thank you so much for your help!"
Wayne Dollard
Pickleball Magazine
Canonsburg, PA, USA -
“It looks great. Thanks so much for you all help. I really appreciate it.”
Cecil Agee
Mercedes-Benz
Vance, AL, USA -
"Your service was great. No complaints. Thanks!"
Brenda Erunse
900 Card Company
Brooklyn, NY -
"I absolutely love the simple order process. The service was quick and very professional. The representative answered all of the questions that I had. We had no problems with our codes and we will order again."
Jeff Gustafson
The Sixth Man
Spokane, WA, USA -
“I was surprised at how fast and responsive the customer service was – I’m impressed that I was immediately transferred through to a real person. Simply Barcodes was willing to work with me on my request, and that makes a huge difference. Very helpful – thanks so much!”
Diana Lee
Harvard Business School
Boston, MA, USA -
"Thanks for changing our minds about the difficulty and expense of obtaining barcodes. The information you gave was crystal clear and your prices very much in our budget."
Greg Jones
President, GLJones and Associates, Inc.
Big Marble Basics
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"Thanks again for your very fast and efficient work. Everyone was so helpful the first time I purchased a barcode from you. I found the same level of professionalism this time. Thanks for offering this convenient, fast, and dependable service!"
Sandra Lira
Zanda Panda
Specialty Bakeware
Berlin, CT
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