Barcode Graphics for Greeting Cards

The requirements for a barcode for greeting cards differ slightly from EAN barcodes for other retail products in that the greeting card industry requires a very large quantity of unique barcodes for the many different greeting card designs.


	13-digit EAN barcode
	Greeting card supplemental (bar) code that identifies the various designs


COSTS:	$25 graphic creation without an EAN code
	$89 additional to add EAN code
	$25 to add text to your graphic
	Order Now! or call us at +1 404 885 6066 (worldwide) or 877-UPC-2060 (from USA & Canada)

Frequently Asked Questions

	Would you like to receive your barcode today?
	What is a Greeting Card Code?
	How are Barcodes for Greeting Cards different?
	Do I really need a barcode for my Greeting Card?
	How do Barcodes for Greeting Cards work?
	How do I purchase a Barcodes for Greeting Cards and have the Supplemental graphic created at the same time?
	How do I have a Greeting Card Supplemental graphic created?
	What do I get when I order my Barcode for Greeting Cards?
	In what format are my Barcodes for Greeting Cards created?
	When do I get my Barcodes for Greeting Cards?
	Can I purchase a Greeting Card Code without having an EAN code?
	How much does a Greeting Card Code cost?
	How do I get my Greeting Card Barcode on my card?

Would you like to receive your barcode today?

	Order Now! or call us at +1 404 885 6066 (worldwide) or 877-UPC-2060 (from USA & Canada)

What is a Greeting Card Code?

	Greeting Card Codes are complex barcodes that allow greater flexibility for marketing and tracking the variety of greeting cards in your line.

How are Barcodes for Greeting Cards different?

	The requirements for a barcode for greeting cards differ slightly from EAN barcodes for other retail products in that the greeting card industry requires a very large quantity of unique barcodes for the many different greeting card designs.
	Greeting Card Barcode Shown Above
	The 13-digit barcode on the left, the standard EAN barcode, identifies the sale of one single loose greeting card from a greeting card company. All greeting cards from a single company will feature the same 13-digit EAN code.
	The barcode on the right, referred to as the greeting card supplemental barcode, identifies the various designs and differs from one card design to another.
	Example of supplemental requirements: 00001 identifies a funny father’s day card with a golf picture 00002 identifies a serious get well card with the flower picture 00003 identifies a happy birthday card with a cake picture

Do I really need a barcode for my Greeting Card?

Greeting Card Codes are the common method by which your retailer accepts and tracks Greeting Cards.

How do Barcodes for Greeting Cards work?

	A greeting card’s 13-digit EAN code, when scanned at the register, alerts the retailers as to which company placed the card with them. The 5-digit supplemental code identifies the particular design of card. Greeting Card Codes appear as lines (bars) of varying widths representing the series of numbers commonly shown below the bars. Barcode scanners read the bars and convert them back to the Greeting Card Code that they represent. When you reach an agreement with a retailer to carry your product(s), they request the information required by their unique proprietary sales and inventory tracking system. Your Greeting Card Code, when looked up within the retailer’s inventory system finds the corresponding product name and price. This information helps the retailer keep accurate inventory data, review sales, and reorder.

How do I purchase a Barcodes for Greeting Cards and have the Supplemental graphic created at the same time?

ATTENTION: If you want to purchase a Barcode for your Greeting Card Company AND PURCHASE THE CREATION OF YOUR SUPPLEMENTAL GRAPHIC use the following instructions:

1^st	Go to our order page or call us at +1 404 885 6066 (worldwide) or 877-UPC-2060 (from USA & Canada).
2^nd	Place your order by selecting the Greeting Card option and checking, "Yes, I want to add an EAN". See example below:

We only require that you provide contact and billing information. You are not required to provide product information.

Your retailer collects your product information, which they associate with your barcode at the Point of Sale.

Note: We also accept PayPal, checks or money orders. If using one of these payment methods, please download and complete an Order Form and include it with your payment.

PayPal	Checks/Money Orders
Send funds to: paypal@SimplyBarcodes.net	Send funds to: Simply Barcodes 1170 Peachtree Street NE, Suite 1200 Atlanta, GA 30309 U.S.A.

How do I have a Greeting Card Supplemental graphic created?

ATTENTION: If you want to ADD A GREETING CARD SUPPLEMENTAL GRAPHIC TO AN EAN BARCODE THAT YOU ALREADY OWN use the following instructions:

1^st	Go to our order page or call us at +1 404 885 6066 (worldwide) or 877-UPC-2060 (from USA & Canada).
2^nd	Place your order by selecting the Greeting Card option. See example below:

We only require that you provide contact and billing information. You are not required to provide product information.

Your retailer collects your product information, which they associate with your barcode at the Point of Sale.

Note: We also accept PayPal, checks or money orders. If using one of these payment methods, please download and complete an Order Form and include it with your payment.

PayPal	Checks/Money Orders
Send funds to: paypal@SimplyBarcodes.net	Send funds to: Simply Barcodes 1170 Peachtree Street NE, Suite 1200 Atlanta, GA 30309 U.S.A.

What do I get when I order my Barcode for Greeting Cards?

1^st	Upon completion of your order, you receive an email confirmation of your EAN and/or Greeting Card Supplemental Code purchase.

2^nd	Simply Barcodes assigns your official EAN code from our database of official codes issued by the UCC (now called GS1) and/or creates your Greeting Card Supplemental Code.

3^rd	We generate the digital barcode images.

4^th	We email your Greeting Card Code graphic images to you as an attachment.

In what format are my Barcodes for Greeting Cards created?

For your convenience, you choose your EAN barcode graphic from four different formats so that your graphic artist, printing company, or manufacturing facility can work with the graphic in their preferred software.


	EPS Format - This layered, vector EPS file, generated in Adobe Illustrator, is the preferred format of most graphic designers due to its quality and versatility, particularly for resizing. EPS is an "exchange" format, not necessarily associated with one specific graphics program. An exchange format is one intended for multiple applications to be able to open.

	TIFF Format - This layered TIFF file, created in Adobe Photoshop, works well for graphic artists who prefer to work in Photoshop and need a transparent background. This format is not suitable for significant resizing.

	JPEG Format - This uncompressed, high-quality JPEG file, created in Adobe Photoshop, is the most common file format. However, it is not suitable for significant resizing.

	AI or Adobe Illustrator - This layered, vector AI file, generated in Adobe Illustrator, is the preferred format of most graphic designers due to its quality and versatility, particularly for resizing. AI is an application-native file format for Adobe Illustrator. An application-native format is intended for use by the creating application.

When do I get my Barcodes for Greeting Cards?

	The turn-around time is often within an hour. All orders received before 4 p.m. Eastern Time on business days are completed the same day. Orders placed after 4 p.m. will be processed next business day. If you require RUSH completion, please call +1 404 885 6066 (worldwide) or 877-UPC-2060 (from USA & Canada) to make arrangements.

Can I purchase a Greeting Card Code without having an EAN code?

	No, all individual cards must have an EAN code first in order to create the greeting card code. You can purchase your EAN and greeting card codes at the same time or add the greeting card codes later. You benefit from this system due to the reduced overall cost for purchasing supplemental graphics creation versus EAN codes for each unique design. Note: This system only applies to loose single cards. Box sets require their own unique EAN codes.

How much does a Greeting Card Code cost?

If you do not own an EAN code, you first need to purchase one for $89.

If you already own an EAN code, then you only need a supplemental code created.

Each supplemental barcode graphic creation is priced as follows:

Quantity	Price per graphic
1 to 9	$25 each
10 to 24	$20 each
25 to 49	$15 each
50 to 99	$10 each
100+	$5 each

The pricing above assumes that you select a single image format. You may select multiple formats at an additional charge.

How do I get my Greeting Card Barcode on my card?

	Providing the barcode image to your graphic artist and including it in the design of your packaging or label prior to printing is the easiest and most economical way of getting your greeting card barcode on your card. If your cards have already been printed, you will need barcode labels. If you would like to order pre-printed barcode labels, please select this option when ordering your Greeting Card Code. If you have already completed your order, then click label printing to order labels. Please use the label price calculator on the label printing order form to determine the price for your labels. All orders received before 2 p.m. Eastern Time on business days are completed the same day and shipped for free within the continental U.S.


		Would you like to receive your barcode today?

		What is a Greeting Card Code?

		How are Barcodes for Greeting Cards different?

		Do I really need a barcode for my Greeting Card?

		How do Barcodes for Greeting Cards work?

“I am happy with my experience with Simply Barcodes. I own a digital printing shop and I was impressed with the ease of the process. All we had to do was order and that same day we were able to put the barcode in the packaging artwork. I did not have any problems.”

Ysabelle Roy
DIGIPUB
Port-au-Prince, Petion Ville, Haiti

“It was so easy to get the barcode. The process was very simple. I received my barcode within one hour. In a matter of minutes we were able to use the barcode. I am happy with my experience with you.”

Michel Moore
LogInfo
Candiac, QC, Canada

“We purchased codes from you previously and we expect to purchase another 10 codes from you within a year. Thanks for a great service.”

Judy Jui
Judy's Magic Mixes
Ontario, Canada

“The process was quick and we received our barcodes the same day. We are very happy with your service.”

Ann Alari
Nemcom International OU
Surrey, Great Britain

“It was a simple and easy process. I received my barcodes quickly. The service is efficient and friendly.”

Fiona Silk
Mind Candy
London, Great Britain


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