Amazon Barcodes EXPLAINED & UPC vs GS1! (Don't Buy The Wrong One!)

[@CamronJames]

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[@peaceprayer595]

I just spent almost two hours researching UPC's and GS! including various websites selling "cheap" barcodes. When I finally landed here, I got every question answered. Thank you.

[@jasont832]

So just to be clear, only the FNSKU goes on our product and not the UPC? The UPC is just used to get the FNSKU?

[@Bpstv51]

That is exactly what I couldn’t figure out, unfortunately he is not explaining that. Because I usually only see one barcode on a product.

[@starlenehusk673]

Yes! You can go to GS1 to buy a UPC. That goes into the listing. Then you label your product with the FNSKU. That is what Amazon uses to track it through the warehouse and you as a seller so you can get paid.

[@med4u1]

UPC just ties the product to your brand. FNSKU is what's on the product and what amazon scans

[@lukeagnor7827]

perfect timing man! I've been having questions about this for the last month or so while I've been setting up. about to launch my first product tomorrow

[@CamronJames]

Glad I could help! :)

[@strayvidschannel8338]

How is everything going now ? I hope you succeeded

[@rolandocruz6259]

Brilliant content. Well explained. Thanks Camron

[@CamronJames]

Much appreciated!

[@michaelsala4252]

Great quality content! This helped me a lot! Thank you

[@CamronJames]

You are welcome!

[@DavidClark-nb4jm]

Wow! You saved a lot of my time by making this valuable video. Keep up the great content!

[@CamronJames]

Will do :)

[@veraharris6450]

Awesome video! This video really answered my doubts about Barcodes. I really appreciate it!

[@CamronJames]

Glad it was helpful!

[@danewoody2824]

Awesome content as always. Thanks for sharing Camron

[@CamronJames]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@fernortiz6090]

Kudos to you for the great video.....If I purchase a UPC code for $30 through GS1. Is it better to have the label embedded on the package or as a sticker?

[@joyobeng5464]

Excellent tutorial about amazon bar codes! Super helpful video. Thanks Camron!!

[@CamronJames]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lizsegovia6939]

The BEST BEST video I got every question answered !!!!!

[@dominicdidonato9196]

Great video(s). Is there any way that you can create a video or a post that tells us what order that we should watch your videos. Videos always make better sense when there in a structured format. You’re a great teacher.

[@sandyjla71]

Thank you very much for the clarificación about the GS1 pricing and details

[@richardparker9789]

The best content on this subject ever! Your videos are just awesome!

[@goldfish8196]

Agreed

[@CamronJames]

Wow, thanks!

[@farmtomindllc300]

Thank you Camron. This was so helpful.

[@joeaskins4623]

This is good, detailed content! Thanks, Camron

[@CamronJames]

You are welcome

[@geralenes]

Thanks for making this video. I do have a question. I am using Ali express for my products, I sell on Shopify. I do not have ANY UPCs or Barcodes. I am running into to walls trying to get amazon to approve without UPCs and they denied me. Should I invest in a GS1? I am afraid of losing a couple thousand by doing so.

[@kenlee5968]

This is absolutely amazing!! Thank you

[@CamronJames]

You are very welcome :)

[@christopherdelangel7533]

me too, this was my biggest question and has slow me down a bit with my dream love your videos very helpful thanks Camron!!!

[@kimdutchi2828]

Good presentation. Thanks for sharing, it was really insightful! :)

[@CamronJames]

Glad it was helpful!

[@TracyAlexis]

Hello Cameron. Just discovered your channel, your videos are entirely helpful. One major question I would love to be cleared up. If product I'm using already has a UPC code on the box it's in, do we still need to buy and get UPC? or can we just enter in the upc #'s and list it; and skip right to the FN SKU stage without having to go through the hassle of purchasing UPS from GS1?

[@romanvladynskyi1641]

Great video. Always valuble content regarding FBA

[@impelllimited2374]

Hi Camron, Many thanks for setting up this channel. Your presentations are really helpful. 1 Question :can we upload product videos on amazon product/inventory?

[@addijee3634]

Yes

[@claraguerin1661]

Thank you for the very useful and informative video! Keep it up :)

[@CamronJames]

Thanks, will do!

[@Pinklady121]

Great video! Question, if I already have a UPC from a third party can I register it with GS1, assuming its not tied to another company or product?

[@barcodestalk3975]

Hello, If a third party is selling barcode numbers, they should have already been registered to a company in Gs1’s Gepir Database. It will not be possible to have your company’s information reflected in that system unless (under that barcode) you were to purchase the original company. This is not an issue for most companies worldwide. Hope this helps!

[@ourkings827]

Hi this video was awesome. Answer 95% of my questions thank u Just one question left one barcode for the same item but how do you get duplicate barcode for multiple items that are the same?

[@josef.Mafumbo]

Very well explained💯, Thanks!

[@reyreyes6690]

Great info, great tips!

[@CamronJames]

Glad you think so!

[@johnz7239]

Thanks a lot that really cleared a lot of confusion on this subject.. Just one confirmation I need; my understanding there will be only one bar code on the product ready for shipment to Amazon warehouse and that is FNSKU, and that is the reason Amazon is asking to cover any manufacturer barcode on the product. Is that correct?

[@harpreetsangha9870]

I watched you video today thanks for good info. One thing I I don’t understand, how we can list images and info on Amazon when our inventory coming from China to straight Amazon warehouse

[@ajg8787]

So do you need to send amazons bar code and upc to your supplier?

[@StarryTemplar]

Thanks for Video, so for UPC, we must buy from GS1 as USA seller? What are all those UPC seller on Google, are they all fake?

[@chelseaortiz8586]

So for items such as clothes, does every size need its own UPC?

[@danielsouza1843]

You have not even realized... but You was one of the first ones who informed to Amazon Sellers about GS1 = 1 for $ 30.

[@AnimalShorts97-m5h]

So if am selling one prouduct rea selling it do I need one upc

[@Avelo_Hookah]

I plan to start my Amazon FBM store this week but I'm trying to figure out if I have STILL need UPC codes for my private label products.

[@karlblak7500]

That $30.00 is recent and its great for newbi,you only need one to three to start off so invest the money.

[@jewelho4853]

You're amazing. Great video

[@CamronJames]

Thank you so much!

[@larrypuzner4091]

Thank you for informative instructions, just a quicj Q? Do we have to get manufaturer to pack our items in individual boxes before shipping to Amazon OR there are other options?

[@mitchellbenvie6179]

Great info. My manufacturer says they can only use a sticker for the UPC or SKU code and its not directly on the box. Is this okay? What if it falls off? Thanks!

[@AvrieWelton]

Hello! Love your videos! Curious though....Does both the product and packaging have to have a barcode??

[@superprettyvy]

Thank you for sharing!

[@josephineo.b3599]

Hi, I want to know if I get one GTIN code can I use that for products like t-shirts and hoodies, and dresses in my online store?

[@susan9514]

When I buy upc barcode do I need to print and stick it on the product??

[@donnieriser7591]

Thanks again for your help brother . some other sellers said they purchased their upc numbers from Ebay - example - $7 for 1,000 upc numbers/barcodes , then amazon create an ASIN number for you . do you recommend this method of using Ebay ?

[@grannyssecret]

You are doing a great job 😊 i wanna ask you that i menufracture a natural hair mask to sell world-wide which code should I buy? Like not only in US or Canada, i want to sell it worldwi, e so UPS GSTIN EAN ? THANK YOU

[@cryptogold8753]

Great videos friend 👍🏻 I am launching a new unique product. It will not be patented, however my company is trademarked. What type of barcode will I need to apply for?

[@MiniHistoryAdventures]

SUPER HELPFUL! THANK YOU!!! JUST SUBSCRIBED =)

[@tannazfatemi7300]

Awesome...Thank you

[@zamba-lady5228]

Do you need different barcodes for the same product but different colour?

[@currentresident7760]

is it possible to read the information contained in united sates postal service barcode, weight ,cost ,destination ?

[@amandanapravnik1576]

Camron awesome videos and presentations! I've learned so much as a new seller! Asking your advice I have two separate companies, two separate selling accounts and planning to start brand registry accelerator for each separately. Do you recommend to purchase two separate GS1 accounts for each brand? GS1 allows you to enter a brand in the box when creating a GS1 UPC and thinking I can differentiate the brands when creating the barcode to work for brand registry? Or recommend two separate GS1 accounts (pricey to purchase a second account). Thanks in advance for your advice!

[@mohammedalghamlasi7589]

hey so after I use the UPC for 1000 items do i have to get new one ?

[@KhaledFarid0]

Hey, after I purchase my UPC, do I need to stick it in each unit? Or just enter the number when I post my listing?

[@lindseycrystal6084]

@MSA This is so perfect. I am so happy you clarified this and you saved me so much money.

[@lindseycrystal6084]

Great question. Thanks for asking.

[@preetchouhan8956]

@MSA hey man like i’m selling existing listing on Amazon like from Marshals they already have upc so should i have to put any other label 🏷? Or is good to go since they already have upc code Thanks

[@santiagorodriguez2836]

James, I am mosaic artist who does Roman style mosaics on skateboards. Do you think I could use one upc code for all of my artwork? Even if the image changes from skateboard to skateboard? This is very generous of you.

[@ragingbulljeans]

Hello Cameron, I got GTIN exemption, DO I still need UPC to list vairable product like T-Shirt?

[@josemartinez-hn6pf]

hey have some shorts that i bought wholesale but i cant add variations on the product listing and also a error keeps showing up on product details i don't know what im doing wrong

[@hashcash3818]

If it is the same product but different color, it needs a unique UPC for each??

[@THEWAVE-l8w]

So if I'm only selling on Amazon all I need is a fnsku that's provided by amazon?

[@ezmodegaming6457]

Can you get UPC even if you're not from the US?

[@aaminabibi1613]

Hi, this video was very informative. Just a quick clarification, if I am a seller in the US , I can buy the product ID from GS1UK? Those product id would work without any issue in US?

[@davidlee2248]

If I do one product with three different colours, do I need 3 different barcodes?

[@Thejjgamer6]

On gs1 it ask for a company name, I dont have an official company name do i just use my amazon store name?

[@colinbell3374]

Is an FN sku just for FBA?

[@Carmelitac777]

Hello one question do I need a upc if am selling from home?

[@danettesmith9451]

Thank you for all of your knowledge on a confusing topic :) If I have up to 5 size variations of one product, do I still use only 1 GS1 barcode for all size variations or should I be purchasing 3 individual GS1 barcodes for each individual size? Thank you for answering all these questions.

[@LostBiblicalBooks]

you need different codes for each variation.. what I'm trying to figure out is where is my barcode? i purchase a upc number from GS1 but didn't get a barcode

[@xxtleee]

@@LostBiblicalBooks I have the same problem! Did you manage to find the barcode?

[@andyvice.creative]

question, if I sell on the US store (UPC), what country should I put in GS1? i am living in Israel, so should i put my country or the amazon store I'm selling in?

[@bibekbhattarai6281]

Hi, If I am selling three products as a bundle do I need to have one unique UPC for the bundle ?

[@TheFarhanroxy]

Thanks man your video is right on the time 3 4 days ago I was struggling to enter my upc which it was not accepting so I applied for upc exemption and I got exemption so I listed my product without upc I know it's such a pain in the arse

[@CamronJames]

Glad it could help my man!

[@melibeschieri7794]

Can I buy only one barcode from Gs1 with my brand name, and for my next product, also buy another single barcode with the same brand name? Great Content!

[@CamronJames]

Yes, you should be able to! :)

[@canturkyilmaz6124]

Hi Camron and everyone else here. I have the million dollar question: let’s say I bought the UPC and used it to get my FNSKU, can I use this same UPC to sell this same product other than Amazon platform or this particular UPC can’t be used anywhere else since it was used to get your FNSKU?

[@usmanfarooqofficial1178]

MY COMPANY REGISTERED IN PAKISTAN AND MY MARKIT PLACE ARE UK SO WHICH ONE WE REQUIRED BEETWEEN UPC OR GTIN13?

[@dagmara2703]

I'm trying to add a product on amazon, I have gs1 barcode but the message says that I use EANs, UPCs, ASINs codes that do not match The product I am trying to list.Please help what should I do thank you very much

[@marianoludevid7561]

If I'm planning to sell the same private label product on different countries (Amazon USA and Amazon Spain), and I'm using 2 different Amazon Seller's accounts (one for USA and one for Spain), do I need still to purchase only 1 UPC? Will Amazon give me 2 different FNSKU (one of USA and one for Spain) for that same UPC?

[@pouyamoradi6362]

Hi , what kind of barcode do i need for u.k market place? Is it the same as u.s (upc)

[@acbchocolate]

Thanksss!! I have some questions...im doing products listing now and getting barcodes but im afraid what if Amazon don’t allow me sell this product. When is the good time to start product listing? When the manufacturer is ready to shipping? Im just afraid after everything is done and im ready to sell what if Amazon don’t let me sell them.. than i waste time and money If u could make a video like When is good time to start product listing or.. when is the right time do packing design or photo of ur products.... that would be awesome

[@CamronJames]

Make the listing first to see what approvals you need.

[@afav1976]

Wow.... You definitely are an amazing teacher, excellent tutorial, I have a question? Lets say that I bought a product from one manufacturing company but I got a better deal from a different manufacturing company on the same product, can I use the same UPC CODE on the new product? Please advice and also can you explain the processes of the UPC on how I goes, for example, I buy the UPC what's the next step? How Does GS1 is going to know our product or how is going to appear on the UPC data base, I'm guessing that that UPC is going to be unique for that specific product right, what about If I decide no to sale that product anymore? Can I talk to GS1 to see if I can use it on a different product? Sorry dor the long questions but I'm sure you are the only person with know knowledge to do answer, thanks in advance... 👍

[@CamronJames]

Thank you! If the same product essentially, you can use the same UPC. Should be able to change the brand and product on GS1 if you switch it out, would have to double check with Gs1 though

[@2010Lewii]

Hey. I'm selling 1 product 3 different colors.. does that mean i will need 3 barcodes instead of the quantity of products. EX: 100 products = 100 barcodes

[@jvprousa]

@camron James do you multiple barcodes if one product has multiple variables ? Like for example I sale paint in multiple colors, do I need a barcode for each color ?

[@Kingandrewseth]

I’m confused on what I do first? Do I get my barcodes then make my listing. And how do you like your upc barcodes?

[@CamronJames]

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[@sunilkaliamail]

I just purchased 10 barcodes from GS1 Canada for only $150. Apparently I can’t register my product with Canadian GS1. Am I good to use them, will I face issues later if I register my brand ?

[@angelapolosuarez6061]

Hi Camron! Thank you SO much for all your content!! I have an off-topic question... currently Im signing up my company on the Amazon platform...in the fourth stage where you put your passport and bank account statement. Is it possible to present the bank statement of my personal bank account? Or does it necessarily have to be the company's bank account? I have heard some selleres use this method without problems. What is your opinion?

[@CamronJames]

You can use the personal account in most circumstances but creates an accounting headache :/

[@emilijapiroski]

Hello Camron, I have a question, not sure did anyone asked you similar one. So i tried to post one product for wholesale, i do have UPC on the product, no one is selling that one on the Amazon, but it wont let me post my product saying this :SKU does not match any ASIN and the product data provided is not eligible for ASIN creation. Thanks in advance. 🙂

[@mattbyars2607]

Hi Emilija, I actually looked at this video when purchasing barcodes too. I received the same error message and i contacted Amazon. In short, Amazon requires you to get a barcode with a company prefix. Meaning you will have to get the 1-10 package if you want a barcode. The video must be wrong/outdated.

[@viraltoday710]

The one you showed on the book is not called UPC, it's the ISBN. Both are part of what we call GTIN's. All GTIN's are UPC, ISBN, EAN and JAN. Essentially, they're all the same but term-wise, they're different. ISBN is for books. More power :)

[@pman8146]

He mentioned that already 😂

[@usmanfarooqofficial1178]

SIR I AM FROM PAKISTAN I HAVE REGISTERED MY OWN COMPANY IN PAKISTAN AND I GET LUNCHED MY OWN PRODUCT IN UK MARKIT PLACE SO CAN I GET APPLAY UPC EXAPTION FROM AMAZON?OR NOT ?

[@LostBiblicalBooks]

ok so i purchased a upc from gs1 and all I got was the number, NO barcode.. so how do I get the barcode??

[@CamronJames]

Hi Zitro's, You would need to contact GS1.

[@TheSoCalSailing]

Do I have to place a fn sku on my products if they already have a gs1 upc?

[@CamronJames]

Customer success for Team Cam, here. Super glad to hear that the KZbin videos have been helpful. It's great to know that the content is helping you on your Amazon journey. Camron has a no cost 7 day trial starting soon and you will get access to directly ask him any/all questions you may have about your specific business directly. Just click the link below to join www.camronjames.com/apply-now42085140 --Team Cam

[@thebeauty-digger]

i am confused... please explain - if i put ONLY the FNSKU on the packaging and ask the manufacturer to embed it on the product packaging, will this be okay?

[@jy753]

yes

[@fash2314]

here in the uk I paid 119 Pounds + 20% VAT for 1000 Barcodes from GS1. They don't have 10 barcodes or 1 barcode option yet.

[@TheFarhanroxy]

You mean thousand different barcode which we can use for 1000 different products ?

[@fash2314]

@@TheFarhanroxy yes. 1000 codes, and 1 code for 1000 products

[@TheFarhanroxy]

@@fash2314 hey man that is really cheap and much better than Nationwide barcode I'm in New Zealand can I get the UK one and and use under the USA Marketplace?

[@fash2314]

@@TheFarhanroxy to be honest I cannot advice you on this, because I have just started my amazon journey 2 months ago and still in research phase. But here in this Video he explains that GS means Global So I think we can use. but I am not very sure.

[@CamronJames]

Thanks for the update!

[@Doitforyoself]

Hey.. thanks so much for this... I am almost ready to launch and Trying so hard to do everything right. You've been a great help with your knowledge. I've got 10k into this venture and hope and pray it goes well. Although, when I go onto the GS1 site it doesn't show the option of getting just one GS1. Also, my other question is, by using a GS1 barcode will this eliminate the 5665 error message associated with this?

[@CamronJames]

That is weird, this was new to me as well so maybe they are only rolling it out in certain areas. And no, you will still need brand approval but will help you get past that.

[@clarawatson4054]

Dear Camron James Thanks for your videos always rich with new info .... If I understand well, I can buy GS1 UK barcode that will work well on Amazon US. SO I can put EU barcode in the brand that is only protected in the US ? in my case, having my brand registered in the US, would this permit Amazon US to make me brand registry in Amazon US even if I am using EU barcode ? is it something you tryed already....

[@CamronJames]

EU Barcode will work fine from GS1 for whatever you want to do in US marketplace

[@clarawatson4054]

@@CamronJames Thanks for your reply ..... you saved my business and hundred of dollars for the next years to come. .....I wish I could send you a box of champagne for this ..

[@lim4058]

I've used barcodes from nationwide with my best selling product, dang! Haven't been in trouble yet but it's really worrisome, and there's no way to change the upc barcode.. Do you have any adivce/?

[@CamronJames]

No, you should be fine though if it was awhile ago, hopefully. No way to change unless you make a new listing. Can try to contact support to ask as well.

[@karenfalbo5436]

GS1 UK - that’s gold!!!

[@aaminabibi1613]

Hi, have you bought from GS1 UK? Are they valid for sellers in US.

[@karenfalbo5436]

Yes, I did. Worked out great!

[@karenfalbo5436]

Also, FYI, after you purchase, you assign your product to each barcode and then when you go to list your product in Amazon, put it in as a UPC.

[@aaminabibi1613]

Hi Karen , are you a seller in US?

[@aaminabibi1613]

@@karenfalbo5436 UK don’t they generate EAN instead of UPCs?

[@xChikyx]

i absolutely despise that GS1 has the monopoly of the bar codes

[@MissV-j1g]

👍👍

[@MissV-j1g]

Thank you for great video!

[@CamronJames]

you are very welcome!

[@sandyjla71]

I don’t need a UPC I need to sell on Amazon only

[@CamronJames]

Customer success for Team Cam, here. Super glad to hear that the KZbin videos have been helpful. It's great to know that the content is helping you on your Amazon journey. Camron has a no cost 7day trial starting soon and you will get access to directly ask him any/all questions you may have about your specific business directly. Just click the link below to join www.camronjames.com/apply1634671729318 --Team Cam

[@Raven-xu7qp]

👏👏👏👍👍👍

[@CamronJames]

:) :) :)

[@ManlyHK1]

GS1 non-profit?? BS! The entry price is HKD8000 = US 1000! They are the real A Hole n obviously they have some dealing with Amazon

[@mattbyars2607]

WARNING: DO NOT BUY THE SINGLE BARCODE FROM GS1. I did this and Amazon will not accept it. In short, Amazon requires you to get a barcode with a company prefix. Meaning you will have to get the 1-10 package if you want a barcode for a single product. The video must be wrong/outdated. Cameron, you might want to take this video down or put some sort of disclaimer.

[@IFoundMyUsername]

GS1 is a joke site. I cnat make an account or finish the buying process