The process of purchasing an ISSN barcode from Barcode World
The rate is for one ISSN barcode is R 275 and includes the number as well as the image in high-resolution Jpeg, Tiff and EPS formats. The more barcode numbers you need to purchase, the lower the rate per barcode drops - contact us if you need to purchase more than one barcode as each version, edition or issue of your publication requires its own unique ISSN number.
If however, you only need the barcode number without the image in order to sell your publication online, the rate for one ISSN barcode number is R 156.
Once purchasing an ISSN from us, we will request proof of payment as well as your acceptance of our terms and conditions. We will also need a few pieces of information from you, as outlined below.
What do we need from you?
In order for us to send you your ISSN number and process the ISSN request, we need certain pieces of information from you which you can provide us with through our application form (application forms are sent to customers via email). We also need you to submit copies of:
These can be low-res files of the initial mock up but need to be sent in PDF or JPEG formats. Final versions can be sent through after the issue has been published.
- Cover page
- Editorial or title page
These can be low-res files of the initial mock up but need to be sent in PDF or JPEG formats. Final versions can be sent through after the issue has been published.
Once we receive this information along with your proof of payment and you have accepted our terms and conditions, Barcode World sources an ISSN number for you, which takes up to 10 days. Once the barcode number is received, we can send it straight to you within one working day via email. Included in the email are high-resolution images of your barcode number in Jpeg, Tiff and EPS formats.
The ISSN number then belongs to you and your company for life and we require no further payments from you.
Please note...
Each version, edition or issue of your publication requires its own unique ISSN number. However, some retailers do not require you to have a unique ISSN number for each issue and it is advised that you check with your intended retailers regarding their policies before purchasing the necessary barcodes. If you require a barcode for each issue, we offer a lower rate than the initial R 275 per barcode to cater for either your weekly, monthly, bi-monthly or quarterly barcode number needs.
If you plan to sell your publication to both physical and online stores, keep in mind that some online stores require a unique barcode number.
You are also required to send us a PDF or JPEG version of the final version of your publication cover with the ISSN barcode visible.
If you plan to sell your publication to both physical and online stores, keep in mind that some online stores require a unique barcode number.
You are also required to send us a PDF or JPEG version of the final version of your publication cover with the ISSN barcode visible.
Buy an ISSN barcode online or contact us to make your purchase