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Official UPC Barcodes
For US & Canada

The standard 12-digit barcode used by retailers across North America. Instant delivery, verified, and works on Amazon.

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What is a UPC?

A UPC (Universal Product Code) is a 12-digit unique number used primarily in the United States and Canada to identify retail products. It is the standard barcode format required by virtually all major retailers, including Amazon, Walmart, eBay, and grocery stores.

Why do I need one?

  • Required to list products on Amazon
  • Necessary for physical retail packaging
  • Used for inventory tracking
  • Professional brand legitimacy

Technical Specs

  • FormatGTIN-12 (UPC-A)
  • Digits12 Numeric Digits
  • RegionUSA & Canada

Anatomy of a 12-Digit UPC

0Prefix
12345Manufacturer
67890Product
5Check
1

Number System Character (Digit 1)

Identifies the type of product.
  • 0, 1, 6, 7, 8: Standard Retail Items
  • 2: Variable Weight (Meats/Cheese)
  • 3: Health/Drug/Pharmacy
  • 5: Coupons
2

Manufacturer Code (Digits 2-6)

This unique sequence is assigned to the company that manufactures the product. All products from the same company share this manufacturer block.

3

Product Code (Digits 7-11)

Assigned by the manufacturer to a specific item. Each variation (Size, Color, Flavor) needs its own unique product code.

4

Check Digit (Digit 12)

Calculated mathematically from the previous 11 digits. Scanners use this to verify they read the barcode correctly. If the math doesn't match, the scan fails.