EAN codes for your products. Refunded if rejected.
Unique EAN-13 numbers for eBay, Kaufland, Otto, Etsy, Shopify and your own shop. Pay once, skip the GS1 membership fees, get your codes by email.
- 0614141000012 T-SHIRT · BLACK · S
- 0614141000029 T-SHIRT · BLACK · M
- 0614141000036 T-SHIRT · BLACK · L
- 0614141000043 T-SHIRT · WHITE · S
Pay once. The codes are yours for good.
Every pack includes the numbers, a certificate of ownership and barcode images in PNG, SVG and EPS. No renewals, no annual fees.
- A product line with sizes or colours
- One certificate for all codes
- Barcode images
- A full catalogue
- One certificate for all codes
- Spreadsheet + images
- Brands and wholesalers
- Consecutive numbers
- Spreadsheet + images
Prices in euros. VAT: to be confirmed before launch.
Code rejected? We refund it.
Send us a screenshot of the rejection and we refund every rejected code. Amazon included, whatever the reason. We'd rather tell you upfront where our codes work than sell you codes you can't use.
Where our codes work. And where they don't.
Some marketplaces only check that a code is valid and unique. Others check that your brand matches the GS1 record. Here is what we know as of November 2026.
| Where you sell | Our codes | What the marketplace checks |
|---|---|---|
| eBay | Work | Valid GTIN where the category requires one. No GS1-only rule found. |
| Etsy, Shopify, own shop | Work | The barcode field is optional. A valid GTIN helps your products show up in Google Shopping. |
| Kaufland, Otto, Zalando | Usually work | A valid 13-digit EAN for every variant. We found no rule that the code must be registered to the seller. |
| bol | Risky | Asks for a valid, registered EAN and points new products to GS1 Netherlands or GS1 Belgium & Luxembourg. |
| Amazon (EU stores) | Risky | Brand must match the GS1 owner of the code (error 8572). For Brand Registry, join GS1. Unbranded products can apply for a GTIN exemption instead. |
| Allegro | Don't work | Since August 2024 removes GTINs that aren't registered in GS1 to the seller. |
| Retail chains | Ask first | Many large chains want your own GS1 company prefix. Check with the buyer before printing packaging. |
Three steps. No paperwork.
Choose a pack
One code per product variant. A T-shirt in 2 colours and 5 sizes needs 10.
Pay once by card
No company or VAT number needed. The certificate is issued to the name you enter.
Get codes by email
Within 3 business hours: numbers, certificate and barcode images ready to print.
When to join GS1. When buying codes is enough.
GS1 runs the barcode system. Outside the US it doesn't sell single codes: you join and pay every year, and if you stop paying your company prefix can be withdrawn.
| GS1 membership | GetEANcode | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost for a small seller | France €120 + €104/year · Italy €300 + €110/year · Germany €250 + from €160/year | From €3.99 per code, once |
| Annual fees | Every year | None |
| Own company prefix | Yes | No, codes come from an existing GS1 prefix |
| Codes in GS1 under your brand | Yes | No |
| Amazon Brand Registry, retail chains | Yes | Not recommended |
| eBay, Kaufland, Etsy, Shopify | Yes | Yes |
GS1 prices from gs1.fr, gs1it.org and gs1-germany.de, checked October–November 2026. Full comparison by country →
Questions sellers ask us
Are resold EAN codes legal?
Yes. No law in the EU requires a barcode number to come directly from GS1. GS1 discourages resale in its own rules, and some marketplaces (Amazon, Allegro) check that the brand matches the GS1 record. That is a marketplace rule, not a legal ban.
Where do your codes come from?
They are GS1-issued numbers from a US company prefix assigned before 2002, when GS1 US sold prefixes with no annual fee. Each number is unique, has a valid check digit and is assigned only to you. In the GS1 database the original prefix owner is shown, not your company.
Will your codes work on Amazon?
Sometimes, but we can't promise it. Amazon checks that your brand matches the GS1 owner of the code and may show error 8572. If Amazon rejects one of our codes within 60 days of purchase, we refund it. For Brand Registry, join GS1 directly.
Does a US prefix matter for a product sold in Europe?
No. The first digits show which GS1 office issued the number, not where the product is made or sold. EAN-13 codes with US prefixes are scanned by tills and accepted by marketplaces across Europe.
How many codes do I need?
One per product variant: each size, colour, flavour or pack size needs its own code. A T-shirt in 2 colours and 5 sizes needs 10 codes.
What exactly do I receive?
An email with your EAN-13 numbers, a PDF certificate of ownership and barcode images in PNG, SVG and EPS. Packs of 100 and more also come as a spreadsheet.
Do I need a company to buy?
No. Sole traders and individuals can buy too. The certificate is issued to the name you enter at checkout.
How does the refund work?
Within 60 days of purchase, email us a screenshot of the marketplace rejecting the code. We refund the price of each rejected code to your card within 5 business days.
Ready to list your products?
Pay once, get your codes by email, and sell with a 60-day guarantee.
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