Barcode Registration
Bought your barcodes from us? Registration is already included, free. Your instructions were in your order email, so you don’t need anything on this page. How registration works.
This page is for barcode numbers obtained from another supplier.
What barcode registration does
Registering adds your number and your product details to IBNVerified.org and the International Barcodes Database. These feed into other major barcode databases and scanning apps.
This gives you two things:
- A public, dated record that the number belongs to you. This helps if a retailer questions it or someone else starts using the same number.
- Your product shows up when the number is looked up, instead of a blank entry.
More on what registration does.
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Barcode Registration for barcodes bought elsewhere
Registration for a barcode number obtained from another supplier.
Already bought barcodes from us? Registration is included for free, so you don’t need this.
Enter your barcode number or numbers in the additional information box at checkout. The full process is below.
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What happens after you order
- Enter your barcode number or numbers in the additional information box at checkout. Separate multiple numbers with commas.
- We email you to ask for proof that the number is yours.
- Once we confirm it, we activate the number and give you access to the Customer Portal.
- You enter your product and company details there.
- Your details appear on IBNVerified.org and the International Barcodes Database.
What counts as proof of ownership
We ask for this because registering a number to the wrong person is worse than not registering it at all. Anything that ties the number to you will usually do, such as:
- the original invoice or order email from the supplier you bought it from
- a certificate of ownership, if your supplier issued one
If you’re not sure what you have, email us before ordering, and we’ll tell you whether it’s enough.
How long it takes
Verification usually takes 24–48 hours, depending on how quickly you can send proof. Once you submit your details in the portal, they appear in the databases within 24 hours.
Don’t have a barcode yet?
Buy retail barcodes instead. Registration is included free with every number, so you won’t need this page. Prices start at £26, and we deliver the barcodes instantly by email.
Frequently asked questions
What is barcode registration?
It records your barcode number and product details in a public database. Anyone who looks the number up finds your product rather than nothing, and you get a dated record of ownership.
Do I need to buy registration if I bought the barcode from you?
No. It’s included free of charge, and the instructions were in your order email.
Can I register a barcode I bought somewhere else?
Yes, that’s what this page is for. We’ll ask for proof that the number is yours before activating it.
Does barcode registration expire?
No. There’s nothing to renew and no recurring fee.
Will registration make my barcode work on Amazon?
No. Amazon checks numbers against the GS1 database and looks for a match to your brand. Registration on an independent database doesn’t create that match. See Amazon barcode requirements.
Is barcode registration required?
No. A barcode scans perfectly well without it. Registration matters when someone looks up the number rather than scans it, for example, a retailer checking you’re legitimate or a shopper wanting product details.
Barcode Registration