Barcodes sold by Barcode Savers South Africa are UCC/GS1 origin retail barcodes with no annual fees. Each package we supply includes EAN-13 (13 digit) and UPC-A (12 digit) retail barcode formats. Our barcodes are supplied in EPS, JPEG and TIFF high res graphic image formats ready for inclusion on your product packaging artwork files. Also included is your GTIN Certificate pdf, OCRB font and a barcodes numbers text file list for use with spreadsheet programs such as Excel, Numbers and Google Sheets. Our Barcodes start with the 060 – 089 number range and are not subject to GS1 membership or annual fees.
How to Buy Barcodes
- Choose Your Quantity
Select the number of barcodes you need by clicking the blue ‘Purchase’ button. You can assign any unused barcodes to products later, so it’s recommend to purchase a quantity that will accommodate future product additions. - Proceed to Checkout
Complete the required fields, ensuring your email address is accurate to avoid delivery issues. - Enter Payment Details and Confirm
Once payment is confirmed, you’ll be redirected to a Purchase Confirmation page. - Check Your Email
Your barcode package will be sent to your email. If it doesn’t arrive immediately, check your spam or junk folder or contact us for assistance. - Download Your Barcode Package
Start using your barcodes with help from our User Guide, which includes detailed instructions on getting started and registering your barcodes with retailers. We also recommend adding your barcode details for free to gtinlookup.org for increased visibility online.
Important Notes
- Barcodes can be purchased in advance and assigned to products when needed.
- Each product variation (e.g., size, colour) requires its own unique barcode.
Quantity
Total Price (in USD)
Price per Barcode
Formats
Purchase
1 Barcode
20.00
20.00 each
EAN-13 and UPC-A included
2 Barcodes
35.00
17.50 each
EAN-13 and UPC-A included
5 Barcodes
79.00
15.80 each
EAN-13 and UPC-A included
10 Barcodes
125.00
12.50 each
EAN-13 and UPC-A included
20 Barcodes
175.00
8.75 each
EAN-13 and UPC-A included
50 Barcodes
250.00
5.00 each
EAN-13 and UPC-A included
100 Barcodes
290.00
2.90 each
EAN-13 and UPC-A included
200 Barcodes
390.00
1.95 each
EAN-13 and UPC-A included
500 Barcodes
490.00
0.98 each
EAN-13 and UPC-A included
1000 Barcodes
590.00
0.59 each
EAN-13 and UPC-A included
Each package comes supplied with:
– Both EAN-13 (SA and International) and UPC-A (USA and Canada) formats (13 and 12 digit retail barcodes). Either format is compatible worldwide.
– High resolution barcode images (EPS, JPEG and TIFF) at 100% Magnification 37.29 x 25.91mm (the standard GS1 barcode size).
– Industry standard OCRB font (embeds into the EPS barcode image).
– Barcodes numbers list for use with Excel, Notepad (PC) or Numbers (Mac).
– Certificate of Issuance.
– Instant delivery. All standard orders on this page are processed automatically.
– No annual subscription fee.
Barcode Packages of 10, 100 and 1000 include a unique company prefix.
Barcode Purchasing FAQs
Your barcode package will be delivered instantly to the email address you provided upon completing checkout. If you don’t see your Purchase Receipt email right away, please check your Spam or Junk folders. If you still haven’t received it, feel free to contact us for assistance.
To ensure timely delivery, please double-check the email address entered during purchase, as any typos can cause delays.
The primary barcode format used in South Africa is EAN-13, however either format supplied will work worldwide.
No. There are no annual fees. Once you purchase from Barcode Savers there are no further fees of any kind. You can use your barcode for the life of your product.
Barcodes and product information are registered with retailers. When a retailer on-boards your product they will record the unique barcode number along with product details such as product name, brand, price etc. Then when the product is scanned at Point of Sale (POS) the relevant information will be returned. See How to Register for more information. You can also submit your barcode data to gtinlookup.org for free.

