How do I get a barcode for my product NZ?
Owen Barnes
Published Mar 07, 2026
How do I get a barcode for my product NZ?
GS1 is the official place to get authorised barcodes. Sign up to GS1, to allocate a GS1 barcode to your product, upload your products online, generate barcodes as well as so much more.
How much does it cost to buy a barcode?
Prefix Pricing*
| Number of items needing a barcode/GTIN** | Initial fee | Annual renewal fee |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | $750 | $150 |
| 1,000 | $2,500 | $500 |
| 10,000 | $6,500 | $1,300 |
| 100,000 | $10,500 | $2,100 |
Do you need a barcode to sell a product NZ?
Most retailers in New Zealand today use a barcoding system. For this reason, we would advise you to barcode your products.
Do you have to pay for a barcode?
Do I need to buy a barcode? The use of barcode numbers is a voluntary system. Retailers use it as the basis for their pricing, inventory and ordering systems. It is increasingly common for retailers, both large and small, to require all products they sell to display a unique product barcode for this purpose.
How do I create a new barcode?
To create a barcode
- Select the barcode type: EAN-13, UPC-A, Code 39, or ITF.
- Fill in the product category information in the barcode data box.
- Click on the barcode title box and barcode note if you want to add them in the barcode.
- Add a name for the barcode in the title box and more details in the note box.
Can I make my own barcode?
You can get barcode scanners on Amazon or another specialized online store for under $50. Most barcode generators are free. In fact, you can use the Barcode Font in Microsoft Word to generate your own barcodes. Therefore, with less than $100, you can create a system set to make your own barcodes.
Do I need to pay for barcodes?
How do I know if my product needs a barcode?
Technically, there is no requirement that products must have barcodes unless you’re selling at the wholesale level or you sell to large retailers.
How can I get a free barcode?
Free Barcode Maker and QR Code Generator
- 1 Select Type of Code. Select a barcode symbology, or “type.”
- 2 Type Your Text. Enter the information you would like to encode into the barcode or QR code.
- 3 Enter Your Email. After selecting “Generate,” you will receive an email with your high-resolution barcode.
How do I get a free barcode for my product?
To create a barcode Select the barcode type: EAN-13, UPC-A, Code 39, or ITF. Fill in the product category information in the barcode data box. Click on the barcode title box and barcode note if you want to add them in the barcode. Add a name for the barcode in the title box and more details in the note box.
Can I generate my own barcode?
Why buy verifiable New Zealand barcodes?
Verifiable New Zealand and International standard barcode numbers. No Rental Fees, a one-off cost. Includes a barcode number, images, a guarantee and complimentary barcode registration. The barcodes you buy are yours for life. “They are efficient and easy to work with.”
What are GS1 barcodes used for?
GS1’s barcodes are used in New Zealand Healthcare sector to enhance patient safety outcomes, while reducing the cost of delivery. GS1 barcodes are the most widely used supply chain related standards in global healthcare today.
What is a barcode number?
Once Barcode Numbers (GTINs) are allocated to products, a scanner needs a way to ‘read’ and capture what the numbers identify. That’s where Barcodes come in. The barcode symbol, or graphic, is the barcode number (GTIN) and other information turned into those familiar black and white lines or 2D graphics.
What type of barcodes do buybuy EAN provide?
Buy EAN BARCODE NUMBERS – The barcode numbers we supply are in EAN-13 format (the standard format for NZ). We can also supply UPC-A barcodes (American format) if preferred.
