The 12-digit or 13-digit, all-numeric section of the UCC Code identifies:
• a scanned symbol as a coupon
• the issuer of the coupon
• the product(s) families that offer the discount
• the value of the coupon
• a check digit
GS1US (formerly the Uniform Code Council,
7887 Washington Village Drive, Suite 300 Dayton, OH 45459
Phone 1-800-543-8137, Fax 1-937-435-7317
http://www.gs1us.org
All coupons that have a Universal Product Code (UPC)
need to include an additional bar code to be in compliance
with the UCC coupon code guidelines from the GS1US.
The UCC coupon code provides an effective way to electronically designate a coupon's redemption value,
designate the product(s) in an offer, validate purchase, and track coupon usage.
This system works well for these purposes. However, in order to enhance the system, manufacturers, retailers
and coupon clearing houses cooperated with the UCC to develop the UCC/EAN-128 coupon extended code.
The coupon extended code is a supplementary bar code that enables the communication of additional information
such as offer codes, expiration dates, and household identification numbers.
Companies which issue coupons have the flexibility to choose the information they want encoded on their coupons
using one of five standard coupon extended code formats. The three that can be mass produced are illustrated below.
Obtaining Bar Code Labels and/or Masters
Infinity Graphics provides services to fill all your bar code needs, including peel and stick
LABELS and STICKERS for direct application, emailable precision DIGIMASTERSTM for use on the Macintosh or PC,
plate ready FILMASTERSTM as high resolution film negatives or positives for your printer,
or as black and white camera ready REPROMASTERSTM for keylining.
If you need your barcode emailed to you in LESS THAN AN HOUR, Infinity Graphics is the provider for you!
We’ll provide your barcode in the format you need whether it’s film, B&W camera-ready, or as a digital file.
If you order a digital file, we’ll make sure it’s in a format you can use and feel comfortable with.
We also offer same-day turnaround on stickers which are available in a range of sizes and symbologies
with your choice of permanent or removable adhesive. You may order online, via fax or toll-free phone.
Better yet, use our handy electronic Secure Coupon Code Order Form.
For your protection, all information submitted via our Secure Coupon Code Order Form is encrypted
before leaving the secure server. If you prefer, you may complete the form, print it and fax it to us.
Most orders are shipped the day they are received. DigiMasters ordered weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Eastern Time will be shipped via e-mail in LESS THAN AN HOUR.
