There are two different ways to create a UPC barcode for Greeting Cards.

1) Some manufacturers use a standard 12 digit UPC code, same as any other product. This allows the retailers POS system to completely track inventory. Our recommendation is that you use a different barcode for each variation of card. This gives the most detailed information to the retailer when they track sales. Some Greeting Card manufacturers also use one barcode for each variation of price. This will convey the information to the retailers point of sale system but will not give accurate inventory tracking

2) UPC code with add-on. A 12 digit UPC barcode is used for each design type and price point, then, for store and your tracking, a 5 digit add-on is added to the end of the barcode. If you are a manufacturer of greeting cards, please call us and we'll work with you. Since these are all custom built barcodes, we do charge a little (very little) more. Here's an example of the UPC barcode with add-on. Inventory will need to be counted by hand at most retail stores if you use this method. If you use the Barcode with add-on, you will need to coordinate with the retailers to do a physical count of your cards. This style of graphic is an option and will require an extra charge from us to create your unique barcodes.