Knowledge Base

Bar Code Basics 9

• What is a Bar Code?
• How do UPC/EAN Bar Codes Work?
• How do I register a Bar Code?
• Why isn't my company name coming up when scanned by my smartphone app?
• I can't open the bar code package I have downloaded.

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EAN's & UPC's (GTIN's) 4

• What is an EAN?
• What is a UPC?
• If I already have a UPC do I need to purchase an EAN?
• If I already have an EAN do I need to purchase a UPC?

Store Specifications 4

• Do I have to have a bar code in order to sell my product in a store?
• Will my bar code work in every store?
• Do I have to have a bar code to sell my product on a website?
• Will my bar code work with Amazon, eBay, Google?

Product Compatibility 7

• Will my bar code work in a country other than the United States?
• Will my bar code be unique to me?
• Do I need a separate bar code for every product?
• Will my bar code work with any product?
• What type of code do I need to sell a book?

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Cost 6

• Will I have to pay renewal fees to you like GS1 requires?
• Will my bar codes ever expire?
• Why are your prices inexpensive compared to others? What's the catch?
• GTIN (UPC/EAN) Pricing
• 115% Best Price Guarantee

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Bar Codes Talk 5

• Why should I purchase from Bar Codes Talk instead of directly from GS1?
• What is your return policy?
• What happens to my bar codes if Bar Codes Talk were to go out of business?
• How do I access a past digital barcode purchase?
• How do I log into my online account?

BCT GEPIR 5

• What is BCT GEPIR?
• How is the information in BCT GEPIR obtained?
• Does BCT GEPIR list all barcodes worldwide?
• Can I be removed from BCT GEPIR.
• Why is GS1's site not matching Bar Codes Talk GEPIR data?

Amazon Specific Usage 4

• Will my bar code work with Amazon and other online retailers?
• Exceptions to GTIN usage on Amazon
• Is Someone Using Your Barcode on Amazon? Learn How to Resolve Amazon Fraud
• Works for Amazon Guarantee

Payment / Purchasing 3

• Payment issue during checkout
• Accepted Payment Types
• Order under manual review

Amazon Error Messages / Solutions 12

• Product ID Validity Checked
• Branding / Brand-Registered Listings
• Adding a Product | The value '' specified cannot be used as it conflicts with the value ''
• Error Code 5461 | You are using UPCs, EANs, ISBNs, ASINs, or JAN codes that do not match the products you are trying to list.
• Error Code 5461 | You may not create ASINs for this brand. Please review our ASIN Creation Policy here: https://sellercentral.amazon.com/gp/help/201844590 .

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Basic Questions 6

• Will my bar code be scannable?
• Can I print my bar code in anything other than black on white?
• I don't have a good home printer, but I need my bar codes ASAP. Is there any other option?
• What size will my bar codes be when I print them?
• Can I change the size of my bar codes?

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Printing Yourself 7

• Will the Digital Bar Code Artwork included in my Bar Code Number Package be scannable?
• Can I print the Digital Bar Code Artwork included in my Bar Code Number Package in anything other than black on White?
• I don't have a good home printer, but I need my bar codes printed ASAP. Is There Any Other Option?
• What size will the Digital Bar Code Artwork included in my Bar Code Number Package be When I Print Them?
• Can I Change the Size of the Digital Bar Code Artwork included in my Bar Code Number Package?

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Laser and Thermal Transfer Printing 7

• I need to order labels. How does the process work?
• What material should I print my labels on?
• What is the difference between a “Sheet” and a “Roll”?
• What sizes do you offer?
• What methods of printing is best for barcodes labels?

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