South Africa’s Trusted Barcode Specialists

Est. 2007

Serving over 100,000 customers in South Africa & worldwide

Recognised in 120+ countries.

Issued over 3 million barcodes globally.

Expertise at your service

Unravelling the barcode maze for 16+ years, we’re dedicated to guiding global enterprises and local startups.

Customer-centric promise

Understanding the barcode industry’s nuances, we tailor our services to offer clarity, convenience, and reliability. And if we can’t assist, we value transparency — we’ll tell you straight up!

Why Buy From Us
Pay once – no ongoing fees	Immediately emailed to you	Certified barcodes
Checked before sale	One-stop shop	Free international registration
Industry expert	Verification reports	Excellent customer support

Why choose Barcode1 South Africa

1. Affordable and transparent services:
   • High-quality barcodes at cost-effective rates.
   • Clear pricing with no hidden fees, joining charges, or annual costs.
   • Make one-off payments and own your barcodes for life.
2. Quality and speed:
   • Trustworthy certified barcodes.
   • Immediate deliveries and rapid order processing.
   • Receive high-quality barcode images directly via email.
3. Comprehensive services:
   • A one-stop shop for all barcode needs, from carton codes to QR codes.
   • Complimentary product registration on the internet database.
4. Global and legitimate operations:
   • Part of the globally accepted International Barcodes Network.
   • Legal barcodes for use worldwide, backed by a registered company with verifiable credentials.
5. Dedicated service and social responsibility:
   • Proactive customer support and decade-long relationships with clients.
   • A charity-owned venture that contributes to various good causes, including Better World Initiative, Effective Altruism NZ, and Community Transformation Trust.

What you should know before you buy barcodes:

Key Points (see details below)	International Barcodes Network (that’s us)	Other Barcode suppliers	Membership Organisations
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 South African market
Part of the International Barcodes Network
Can arrange verification reports (opens the door to more retailers)
Can supply Global Location Numbers (GLNs) as required by some large retailers
Check all barcode numbers for illegal use on the internet
Provide barcode images
Custom barcode image size & resolution (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)
Fast service
Customer Commitment
Friendly customer service
International (More than 120+ countries)
Experience (more than 15 years experience with barcodes)
Easy to contact
Accurate advice (we tell it like it is)
Registration included in 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)