6 major business lines · number ranges for 24 countries and regions · covering product circulation coding needs in 120+ countries and regions. Each GS1 prefix represents an assignment region; only by choosing the right number range can products be correctly identified locally.
Each business line supports four types of matters: application, change, renewal, and transfer.
GS1 prefixes 690–699, the basic circulation code for listing on domestic supermarkets and e-commerce platforms. The official administrator is the China Article Numbering Center.
02 · Hong Kong, ChinaGS1 prefix 489. Bangma International has been a Diamond Partner of GS1 Hong Kong for 16 consecutive years, offering a direct advantage in handling Hong Kong, China codes.
03 · InternationalEAN-13 covers Europe and most markets, while UPC-A covers North America. You can apply for number ranges for multiple markets at the same time, with one set of documents and one application.
04 · United KingdomGS1 prefixes 500–509, the local number range for sales in the UK market, making it easier for local retail and platforms to identify.
05 · Supply ChainIdentifies legal entities and physical locations, used for supply chain collaboration, electronic data interchange and traceability systems, often used together with product barcodes.
06 · Enterprise IdentityThe DUNS number is a universal identifier for global enterprise credit identity, commonly required in scenarios such as cross-border e-commerce, platform onboarding and government procurement.
Supports China / United States / Hong Kong, China / BVI / Japan / Vietnam / Singapore / Indonesia, etc.
The color of each barcode is the exclusive color of that market. Click the card to view details of that number range; most markets already have a dedicated business page, which you can reach directly from the details. GS1 prefixes are public standard information.
The D-U-N-S Number is a universal identifier for a company's global credit identity.The code is permanently valid; the credit report is valid for 1 yearBangma International supports applications in 12+ countries and regions; the required documents and processing time vary by region.
| Country / Region | Processing Time | Deliverables | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mainland China | 10–15 business days | D-U-N-S Number + Report | to be confirmed by our business team |
| United States | 10–15 business days | D-U-N-S Number + Report | to be confirmed by our business team |
| Hong Kong, China (without credit report) | 7–10 business days | D-U-N-S DRS Certificate (including the number; company information can be updated free of charge within 1 year) | to be confirmed by our business team |
| Hong Kong, China (with credit report) | 15–20 business days | D-U-N-S Registered™ electronic seal + Registration Certificate + listing in the D&B Global Business Directory | to be confirmed by our business team |
| BVI British Virgin Islands | 15–20 business days | DUNS Number + electronic version of the BVI credit report | to be confirmed by our business team |
| Japan | 10–15 business days | D-U-N-S Number + Credit Report | to be confirmed by our business team |
| Vietnam | 15–20 business days | D-U-N-S Number + Credit Report | to be confirmed by our business team |
| Singapore | 20–25 business days | D-U-N-S Number + Report | to be confirmed by our business team |
| Indonesia | 20–25 business days | D-U-N-S Number + Credit Report | to be confirmed by our business team |
| Malaysia / Thailand / Cambodia / Myanmar / Laos / Philippines / Brunei / Timor-Leste | 15–20 business days | D-U-N-S Number + Credit Report | to be confirmed by our business team |
| Mexico | 15–20 business days | D-U-N-S Number + Report | to be confirmed by our business team |
Fees are not displayed on this page: prices vary by region and year, and must be calculated according to the policy in effect at the time and the tier selected.Please confirm the specific fees with a coding consultant in person.
Proof of company entity documents as required by the place of registration
Dun & Bradstreet officials may verify information by phone
Used for entity identity verification
In some countries, it is actually not required to fill in
Mainland China: Business license + contact person and phone number required (officials may call to confirm, and the contact person may appear on the report).
Hong Kong, China: A copy of the Business Registration Certificate (BR) and the Annual Return (NAR1) are also required + a photocopy of the business card of the principal executive officer registered in the registration form.
Offshore entities such as BVI: For a BVI entity to obtain a DUNS number,a credit report must also be obtained at the same time。
In addition to retail product barcodes, other barcode types are used at various stages of the supply chain.
| Barcode type | Digits / format | Typical use | Barcode details |
|---|---|---|---|
| GTIN-13（EAN-13） | 13 digits · 1D barcode | Retail product unit, the most widely used worldwide | View barcode page → |
| GTIN-12（UPC-A） | 12 digits · 1D barcode | Retail checkout in the United States and Canada | View barcode page → |
| GTIN-14（ITF-14） | 14 digits · Interleaved 2 of 5 | Outer cartons, warehousing and logistics units | View barcode page → |
| GTIN-8（EAN-8） | 8 digits · 1D barcode | Small-packaged products (space-constrained) | View barcode page → |
| GS1-128 | Variable length · Code 128 | Logistics and batch information (including shelf life, batch number, etc.) | View barcode page → |
| GS1 DataBar | Variable length · 1D | Fresh produce, bulk, and small-packaged products | View barcode page → |
| GS1 DataMatrix | 2D matrix code | Compliance scenarios such as pharmaceuticals and medical devices UDI | Generate with tools → |
| GLN | 13 digits · Location Code | Identifies a company entity and physical location | View Location Code page → |
| SSCC | 18 digits · Serial Number | Logistics unit serial identifier | View barcode page → |
More sample certificates successfully processed for various countries and regions (including multiple US certificates): each country's barcode certificate is issued by the corresponding GS1 member organization or authorized system, with slight differences in format and language.
For countries and regions beyond the table above, you can submit your target market directly on the "Consultation & Processing" page, and a coding consultant will confirm the feasible scope and turnaround time.
