Will My Barcodes Ever Expire?

• No. Once your barcodes are issued to you, they are yours for life.
• There are no renewal fees or ongoing charges for GTINs purchased from Bar Codes Talk.
• Each UPC or EAN (GTIN) stays assigned to a specific product permanently to maintain clean retail data.
• While GTIN reuse is technically possible, most retailers do not allow it and it is strongly discouraged.

No. Your barcodes never expire. Once issued, they belong to you permanently and require no future fees.

How long does a GTIN stay assigned to a product?

You assign each UPC or EAN (GTIN) to a specific product, and it stays with that product for life. When you stop manufacturing or selling that item, you should not reassign that GTIN to another product. Although GTIN reuse is technically possible, many retailers prohibit it to prevent data conflicts.