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Display prize codes as barcodes

This article explains how you can import prize codes that can be transformed into barcodes and used in winner messages and emails

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Written by Asta Dybdal
Updated over 2 months ago

Barcodes offer a great way to easily scan and redeem prizes in-store, making the process more efficient and user friendly.

Supported barcode standards

General overview of supported barcode standards

  • EAN-13

  • EAN-8

  • EAN-2

  • EAN-5

  • UPC-A

  • UPC-E

  • ITF-14 (also known as "Interleaved 2 of 5")

  • Code 39 (also known as "Code 3 of 9")

  • Code 128

Generating barcodes from prize codes

The platform can generate a barcode from a prize code. This means, that if you want to use barcodes in your campaign, the prize codes used for a prize must follow the structure of one of the supported barcode standards.

In order to generate barcodes for your prizes, there are a few steps you need to follow:

Define barcode standard

The first step is to select the barcode standard you will be using for your prizes. This is important because the platform needs to be able to validate the codes and generate the barcodes correctly.

To select your preferred barcode standard, navigate to the advanced tab and go to the barcode settings. Here, you will be able to choose from a list of supported barcode standards.

Add or import prizes using product codes for prize codes

Once you have selected your barcode standard, you can start adding or importing your prizes. Make sure that the prize code(s) follow the structure of your selected barcode standard. This will ensure that the barcode is generated correctly.

It is important to note that the barcode standard you choose must match the structure of the prize codes you are importing. If the codes do not match, the barcodes will not be generated correctly.

Note! It is possible to import prizes and codes for both regular and bulk prizes.

Displaying a barcode on a winner page or in an email

Once your prizes are added, you can display barcodes on a winner page or in an email. To do this, you will need to use a replacement tag.

For bulk prizes, use the replacement tag #bulk_prize_barcode#. For regular prizes, use the replacement tag #prize_barcode#. These tags will automatically generate a barcode image for the specific prize and can be used on a flowpage or in a prize email.

By following these steps, you can easily generate barcodes for your prizes and make the redemption process smoother for your users. If you have any further questions or need assistance, please reach out to our support team for help.

Barcode standards

Below you will find some more information about the supported barcode standards.

EAN (European Article Number) Barcode

  • Character set: Numeric only (0–9)

  • Types:

    • EAN-13: Contains 12 digits of numeric data + 1 check digit, making a total of 13 digits. Used internationally for product identification (also called International Article Number).

    • EAN-8: A shortened version with 7 digits + 1 check digit, for small items.

    • EAN-2: A 2-digit supplement, usually added to other barcodes for things like serial numbers or issue numbers.

    • EAN-5: A 5-digit supplement, often used for adding extra information such as price data (common in books or magazines).

  • Rules: Must be numeric and have the correct number of digits.

UPC (Universal Product Code)

  • Character set: Numeric only (0–9)

  • Types:

    • UPC-A: The most common version, consisting of 12 digits (1 system digit + 5 digits for manufacturer code + 5 digits for product number + 1 check digit). It is also known as GTIN-12 (Global Trade Item Number).

    • UPC-E: A compressed version for smaller items, with 8 digits. Check digit is computed automatically, if only 7 digits are entered.

    • Rule: The code must begin with "0" or "1".

Interleaved 2 of 5 (ITF)

  • Character set: Numeric only (0–9)

  • Type:

    • ITF-14 is commonly used for shipping and packaging. The digits are paired up, and the code is interleaved, meaning that two digits are encoded into a single symbol.

  • Rules: Always used in pairs of digits, so the length should be an even number.

Code 39 (also known as "Code 3 of 9")

  • Character set:

    • Standard Code 39: Alphanumeric (A–Z, 0–9) and a few special characters (-, ., $, /, +, %, space).

    • Extended Code 39: Supports the full ASCII set (127 characters).

  • Length: Typically up to 20 characters.

  • Rules: Can be variable in length but must start and end with an asterisk (*) as the "start/stop" character.

Code 128

  • Character set: Full ASCII (128 characters), including letters, numbers, and symbols (ISO-8859-1).

  • Rules: The barcode automatically adjusts between different "subsets" (A, B, C) to efficiently encode data, using a check digit for validation.

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