Will My Barcode Work in a Country Other Than the United States?

• UPC and EAN barcodes are GS1-compliant identifiers recognized worldwide.
• UPC (GTIN-12) is the standard in the United States and Canada.
• EAN (GTIN-13) is used throughout nearly all other countries.
• Together, UPC and EAN formats ensure your products can be sold and scanned internationally.

Yes. Your barcodes will work anywhere that UPC or EAN barcodes are scanned. These two formats work together to provide full global coverage for product identification.

Which barcode formats are used around the world?

The UPC (GTIN-12) format is used in the United States and Canada, while the EAN (GTIN-13) format is used almost everywhere else internationally. Both formats are part of the GS1 global system and are universally recognized by retail and online POS systems.

Can I sell internationally using these barcodes?

Yes. Between the UPC and EAN formats, your products can be listed and scanned in virtually any country, enabling seamless global sales.