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EAN-5 / UPC 5-Digit Add-On

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The five-digit add-on is the short barcode you often see beside the ISBN on a book cover. In many markets it carries a suggested price, and on periodicals it can carry extra issue information.

Also called Add-On 5, EAN-5, UPC-5, 5-digit supplement, EAN/UPC Addendum 5.

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Specifications

StandardGS1 General Specifications; ISO/IEC 15420
Character setNumeric (0-9)
CapacityFixed 5 digits
Check digitNo separate check digit (internal checksum selects the parity pattern)
Dimension1D linear
OriginPart of the EAN/UPC system

Where it is used

Books (suggested retail price next to ISBN/Bookland EAN), magazines

People use it for books (suggested retail price next to ISBN/Bookland EAN), magazines.

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Example

00399

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Questions

What does the 5-digit barcode next to an ISBN mean?

The five-digit add-on is the short barcode you often see beside the ISBN on a book cover. The cited standard is GS1 General Specifications; ISO/IEC 15420. The camera app does not scan this. The Zebra app does not scan this.

What does 90000 mean on a book barcode?

The five-digit add-on is the short barcode you often see beside the ISBN on a book cover. The cited standard is GS1 General Specifications; ISO/IEC 15420. The camera app does not scan this. The Zebra app does not scan this.

Can a phone app read the EAN-5 add-on?

The camera app does not scan this. The Zebra app does not scan this.