Will My Barcode Work with Amazon, eBay, Google, etc.?
- GTINs (UPC/EAN) provided by Bar Codes Talk work with Amazon, eBay, Google, Etsy, and nearly every major retail or online POS system.
- All global retail systems use GS1’s UPC and EAN formats, the universal standard since the 1970s.
- Our GTINs come from GS1-USA and are pre-2002, meaning you legally own them for life.
- We also support you through our Works for Amazon Guarantee, ensuring your barcodes work as expected on Amazon.
Yes, the GTINs (UPCs/EANs) that we provide will work with Amazon, eBay, Google, and most other retail platforms worldwide. All modern retail POS systems rely on GS1’s UPC and EAN standards for product identification — a system established in the 1970s by the UCC, now known as GS1.
All of our GTINs originate from GS1-USA and specifically from before 2002, which is why you can legally own them and use them as you choose. Some retailers may implement their own internal rules, so if a platform deviates from GS1 standards, you may need to check with the retailer in advance. For Amazon specifically, you are protected by our Works for Amazon Guarantee, which ensures your purchased barcodes qualify for Amazon listing requirements.
A note on Amazon:
We, along with thousands of Amazon sellers, have confirmed directly with Amazon Seller Support that their GTIN requirements have not changed — sellers are allowed to own and use their own GTINs as long as they are legally obtained.
Amazon’s stricter messaging is generally aimed at deterring dishonest sellers who attempt to guess, fabricate, or steal other companies’ GTINs. Using a company’s GTIN without permission is illegal. This does not apply when sellers are legitimately “piggybacking” onto an existing ASIN — a system created and promoted by Amazon itself.
For details on special GTIN circumstances unique to Amazon, visit:
https://barcodestalk.freshdesk.com/solution/articles/16000080208-exceptions-to-gtin-usage-on-amazon
