How to identify a location (GLN)

The GLN code (Global Location Number) can be used to identify a company, its internal operations or locations. In e-commerce messages, GLN is used to identify the parties to a transaction, for example, for ordering, delivery, invoicing and messaging needs.

The GLN can be coded to a barcode or EPC / RFID tag for automatic identification.

Generating a GLN party identifier

Create and maintain GLN numbers in GS1 Rekisteri.

The GLN is 13 characters long. The generation of the code depends on the length of the company prefix issued.

GLN structure:

First comes the 9-digit company ID issued by GS1 Finland Oy
The next three numbers are free for use
The last, i.e. the 13th digit, is a check digit calculated from the first 12 digits

Example
9-digit company prefix + 3 digits + verification number

64YYYYYYY AAA T

64YYYYYYY = GS1 company prefix (9-digits)
AAA = party ID (free 3 digits)
T = verification number

First comes the 7-digit company ID issued by GS1 Finland Oy
The next three numbers are free for use
The last, i.e. the 13th digit, is a check digit calculated from the first 12 digits

Example

7-digit company prefix + optional 3 digits + verification number

64YYYYYYY AAA T

64YYYYYYY = GS1 company prefix (7-digits)
AAA = party ID (free 5 digits)
T = verification number

Instructions belong to these categories

Identifiers and barcodes

GLN

GS1 Company Prefix

GS1 standards

How to identify a location (GLN)

GLN party identifier

Related instructions

Generating a GLN party identifier

GLN structure:

Generating a GLN number from a 9-digit company prefix

Generating a GLN number from a 7-digit company prefix