How Do I Get a Barcode for My Product?
Getting a barcode for your product is straightforward. Our EAN-13 and UPC retail barcode packages are suitable for products sold in Malawi and worldwide. You can order them directly through our website or by email.
How to Order
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Online Purchase – Visit our Retail Barcodes page to choose your package and pay securely in MWK.
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Order by Email – If you prefer, we can provide a pro forma invoice so you can pay via bank transfer.
What You Receive
When you order a standard retail barcode package, you’ll get everything you need to start using your barcodes immediately:
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✅ A unique EAN-13 barcode number
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✅ A GTIN certificate of authenticity confirming ownership
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✅ High-resolution barcode images (JPEG, PNG, PDF, and SVG formats)
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✅ Free barcode registration on barcodesdatabase.org
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✅ Step-by-step instructions on how to use your barcode
These files are delivered instantly to your email. You can then incorporate the barcode into your packaging design or print labels to apply directly to your products.
How Barcodes Work
Once your product is stocked by a retailer, they will scan your barcode and enter your product details into their system. From then on, every time your barcode is scanned at checkout, your product information will automatically appear.
This makes your product easy to sell in retail stores and ensures a smooth process at the point of sale.
Barcode Size Guidelines
The official retail barcode size is 37.29 × 25.93 mm. Barcodes can be reduced to 80% of this size (approx. 20 × 30 mm) without affecting scannability. However, reducing it further may cause issues with some scanners.
Tip: Many retailers require barcodes to meet minimum specifications, so keep your barcode as close to standard size as possible.
Additional Options
In addition to standard retail barcodes, you may also need:
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Used on outer cartons containing multiple retail units (e.g., a box of 12).
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These are sometimes required by larger retailers or distributors.
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Required for books, magazines, and other serial publications.
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These are different from EAN-13 barcodes and follow publishing industry standards.
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Ready to Get Started?
Ordering is simple, fast, and secure. With a one-time payment and no hidden fees, your barcodes are yours for life.