Get GS1 Barcodes

GS1 Australia is the only place you can buy unique and authentic barcodes in Australia. With a growing community of over 22,000 members, we are chosen and recommended by leading retailers including Amazon, eBay, Coles and Woolworths across industries for worldwide use.

How to get a barcode

• Depending on your annual turnover, you can get one barcode number or thousands

• Once you place your order, you'll get your numbers within a few minutes

• Once joined, we'll send you a bunch of helpful hints to get you started in the MyGS1 portal, helping you create barcode images instantly

• If you don't want to apply online, complete the relevant manual forms

About us

Fast approaching our 50th birthday, we've been operating since the barcode was first scanned in Australia. We're the only verified distributer of GS1 barcodes in Australia with our barcode numbers using the unique Australian '93' prefix. Although Australian based, we have active members in over 100 different countries and our barcodes can be used worldwide, this means you can sell and people can buy your products, anywhere in the world. Our members can also use their GS1 licenced barcode number/s with whichever barcode best suits their needs and requirements, including: EAN/UPC barcodes, 2DBarcodes, GS1 DataBar, GS1 DataMatrix, GS1-128 barcodes, GS1 QR Code and RFID standards. 

GS1 Australia is a standards body meaning we create standards to help businesses refine and streamline their supply chains. This means we do not sell barcode scanners, barcode readers, barcode printers or any related software, but, we do have a number of approved Alliance Partners who can help your business meet these needs. 

Why choose GS1 Australia?

When it comes to buying barcodes, making the decision on price alone should not be your only consideration. GS1 Australia is the only GS1 Member Organisation in Australia to license barcodes with the Australian '93' prefix. Our numbers are unique within the GS1 system, and we provide authentic GS1 barcode numbers. Buying barcodes from a non-GS1 Member Organisation can give rise to risk as there is no way to know whether the barcode you're buying has not been previously used in the supply chain. Major Australian and international retailers endorse the use GS1 identification keys and standards.

It is an all too often occurrence that companies come to GS1 after their products are rejected by retailers because the barcode they use doesn't match the product it's on when scanned. Don't risk unnecessary disruption with your customer relationships and the financial burden that can occur using barcodes sold by a non-GS1 Member Organisation. Join the GS1 family of over 22,000 members for barcodes that you can guarantee are unique and yours and let us guide you through the process with our strong relationships with industry leaders, specialist customer support and training to suit your needs.