Why buy from us
What you should know before you buy barcodes.
| Key Points (see details below) | Barcodes Australia (that’s us) | Other Barcode Resellers | GS1 |
| Standard retail barcode numbers |  | | |
| Barcodes can be used worldwide | | | |
| No membership forms | | |  |
| No joining fee | | | |
| No annual fees (one-off cost) | | | |
| Affordable | | | |
| Legal | |  | |
| Guaranteed unique numbers | | | |
| Understand the Australian market | | | |
| Part of International Barcodes Network | | | |
| Can arrange verification reports (opens the door to more retailers) | | | |
| Can supply Global Location Numbers (GLN’s) | | | |
| Check all barcode numbers for illegal use on the internet | | | |
| A combination of manual and automatic processing of orders to ensure speedy transactions for our straight forward orders, while ensuring you get exactly what you need for the others | | | |
| Provide barcode images | | | |
| Custom barcode image size & resolution (just tell us the image size, and resolution you need – up to 2540dpi) | | | |
| Supply Unique Company Prefix (for barcodes purchased in multiples of 10, 100 or 1000) | | | |
| Quick service | | | |
| Customer commitment | | | |
| Nice people | | | |
| International (More than 120+ countries) | | | |
| Experience (more than 10 years experience with barcodes) | | | |
| Easy to contact | | | |
| No bull***t (we tell it like it is) | | | |
| Free barcode registration with Barcode Packages | | | |
| Charitable (all profits go to charity) | | | |
| One stop shop (We can supply everything required for barcodes (including labels, GLN’s, images and more) | | | |
STANDARD Retail Barcode Numbers – The barcodes we supply are in EAN-13 format (or UPC-12 format if you prefer). These are standard retail barcodes that are suitable for any product.
WORLDWIDE – Our barcodes can be used worldwide! Because our barcodes are in EAN-13 format (European Standard) they are suitable for use not only Australia but in every country in the world (note: We are also able to supply barcodes in UPC format if requested – UPC is the American Standard).
NO MEMBERSHIP FORMS – You won’t have to fill in any membership forms if you get your barcodes from our company! All you have to do is order your barcodes online, and wait to receive them by email.
NO JOINING FEE – We won’t charge you any joining fee.
NO ANNUAL FEES – All of our barcodes are available for one-off prices. We will never charge you annual fees (or any other future fees).
AFFORDABLE – Our barcodes are very reasonably priced for small businesses and individuals. We also offer discounts on larger orders.
LEGAL – The barcode numbers we sell are completely legal and valid for use (both in the UK and worldwide). Our company is a registered company (“Barcodes Limited”) with a physical office. You can see our company registration details on the NZ Government Companies Office website here, or have a look at our Certificate of Incorporation.
AUSTRALIA – We understand the Australian market, including the requirements of different companies in Australia. We listen to our Australian customers, and understand what is required. We can give good advice (if you need it).
INTERNATIONAL BARCODES NETWORK – Part of a network of international barcode suppliers. Members focus on supplying barcodes within a specific country, so they are best able to understand the specific barcoding requirements in that country, and provide prompt local-language barcoding advice and service. Members have access to resources to help ensure that their barcodes are accepted by more retailers in each country. This means that barcodes purchased from our members are accepted by more retailers internationally than any other barcode reseller. Visit International Barcodes Network here.
VERIFICATION REPORTS – We are the only barcode reseller in the world that is able to offer independently accredited barcode verification reports. Some retailers require verification for all barcodes entering their stores. A verification report is a test-scan of a barcode on it’s final packaging or label using a highly sensitive machine called a “barcode verifier”. The barcode is given a grade that indicates how easily it can be decoded by scanning machines (a pass grade is A, B, C or D).
CHECKING OF BARCODE NUMBERS – There is some illegal use of barcode numbers on the internet (eg. on sites such as Amazon). Because of this, we check all of our barcode numbers on the internet before issuing them to our customers.
BARCODE IMAGES – Our company is able to supply high quality barcode images (600dpi) for your barcode numbers. We can supply the images in many different formats, and we can customize the images as required. For example: we can do higher resolution images if requested (up to 2540dpi); we can customize the barcode size to suit your packaging requirements; and we can add text above or below the barcode if requested (eg. the product or company name).
FAST SERVICE – We have a very fast turn around time. We process our standard barcode packages orders automatically, so you will receive these straight away. For other orders, you will usually receive these within hours of placing your order (or the following morning at the latest). On very rare occassions it can take us a little longer to complete an order. Contact us if you need your barcode urgently.
CUSTOMER COMMITMENT– Our business only works because our customers are happy and satisfied. We are committed to providing our customers with top quality service, advice, and on-going support.
NICE PEOPLE – We are nice, friendly people (really!)
CONTACT – We are easy to contact! You can contact us in many different ways (email, live chat, phone etc), and we will respond ASAP. The best way to contact us is by email.
NO BULL***T – We want you to get what you need as easily & affordably as possible. We will give you the truth – if we can’t help you, we’ll tell you!
BARCODE REGISTRATION – We are able to offer barcode & product registration as an additional service (most other barcode resellers cannot provide this). Barcode registration will increase the profile of your product on the internet.
CHARITABLE – Our business is owned by a Charity, therefore all proceeds go to charitable purposes (Kings Trust Charitable Trust)
“I would just like to thank you for services , I spent many wasted hours searching information on purchaseing a barcode. Once I found your site everything was so easy to understand , and within an hour I had my barcode , receipt and all paperwork on my desk , Thank you” Brian M