Why Should I Buy Barcodes from Speedy Barcodes Instead of GS1?

Why Should I Buy Barcodes from Speedy Barcodes Instead of GS1?

Speedy Barcodes offers a cost-effective, permanent alternative to buying barcode licenses directly from GS1, making it an ideal solution for many small and mid-sized businesses.

Here are the primary reasons customers choose Speedy Barcodes:

1. No Annual Renewal Fees or Licensing Costs

Barcode numbers sold by Speedy Barcodes originate from legitimate UCC/GS1 company prefixes issued before August 28, 2002, when barcode numbers were sold outright instead of licensed. Because of this:

- There are no yearly renewal fees
- There are no licensing obligations
- The barcode numbers never expire
- You permanently own the barcode numbers you purchase

By contrast, GS1 does not sell barcodes outright. GS1 licenses company prefixes and requires:

- Higher upfront costs
- Ongoing annual renewal fees
- Pricing based on the number of barcodes needed and your sales volume

2. Significantly Lower Pricing

Speedy Barcodes provides barcode numbers at a fraction of the cost of GS1. This allows startups, small businesses, and growing brands to launch products without the heavy financial burden of GS1 licensing.

3. Instant Digital Delivery

GS1-issued prefixes require setup, approval, and administrative processing.

Speedy Barcodes delivers your barcode package within minutes as digital files, including:

- UPC or EAN barcode numbers
- High-resolution barcode images
- Excel and PDF spreadsheets
- Certificate of Authenticity

You can begin using your barcodes immediately.

4. Guaranteed Unique Barcodes

Speedy Barcodes maintains a secure internal database that tracks every barcode number sold. This ensures:

- No barcode number is ever duplicated
- No barcode number is ever resold
- Each customer receives exclusive ownership

5. Trusted by Thousands of Businesses Worldwide

Speedy Barcodes has served over 170,000 customers and completed more than 275,000 orders worldwide. Many online sellers, wholesalers, and retailers accept Speedy Barcodes without issue.

Important Retailer Requirement Disclaimer

While Speedy Barcodes works for the vast majority of businesses, some major retailers, marketplaces, government programs, or special supply chains may require barcode numbers that are licensed directly through GS1 and registered in the GS1 database.

If a retailer explicitly requires GS1 registration, then you must purchase your barcode license directly from GS1 for that specific use case.

Speedy Barcodes is best suited for businesses that:

- Want lower startup costs
- Do not require GS1 database registration
- Want permanent ownership without yearly fees
- Need fast, immediate barcode delivery