Glossary
UPC (Universal Product Code)
A UPC is the 12-digit barcode number used to identify a product in retail. Marketplaces like Amazon and Walmart use it to match listings.
Brands typically get UPCs from GS1, unless they qualify for an exemption.
Learn more in our Amazon guides.
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