How to Get a UPC Bar Code
The Uniform Product Code converts information about a retail product into the form of a 12-digit bar code. When the UPC bar code is scanned for purchase, the cash register displays details such as the product's name, price, size and color. After the sale, the retailer's computer system updates its records to show one less unit in inventory. GS1 US, a not-for-profit organization, reviews applications and distributes UPC bar codes to qualifying products.
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Visit the GS1 US website (gs1us.org), click "I Need a Bar Code" and then select the "Apply Now" option. Enter your name, company name and email address in the applicant information form. Select a temporary password and click the "Submit" button. Read the license agreement displayed on the screen and click "I Agree."
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Fill in your company's contact details and answer the questions regarding company subsidiaries and divisions. Click "Next" when you are finished.
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Answer the questions about your company's line of business and annual sales revenue. Click "Next" to proceed.
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Input the required information about your company's locations and the individual products you wish to sell. Each size and color of your product must have a separate UPC bar code. Click "Next" to move on to the final information section.
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Enter your CEO's name and requested details into the form and click "Next" to proceed to payment. As of the time of publication, the fees start at $760 and increase based on the number of UPC bar codes you need. You can pay with a major credit card and submit your application online or mail in a printed copy of the application with a check.
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Download your UPC bar code from the GS1 US website once your application is approved. The organization sends the download information one business day after approval.
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