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# [GTIN - Global Trade Item Number](https://bitergo.com/en/glossary/gtin)

 Written by [Bitergo](https://bitergo.com/en/glossary/author/bitergo) | Jan 1, 1970, 12:00:00 AM

The GTIN is also known as the global article number and is used to uniquely identify and track trading units worldwide. It is usually a 13-digit number (GTIN-13), also known as EAN-13 (European Article Number). However, there are also variants for special applications, such as the GTIN-8 (EAN-8) or the GTIN-14. The GTIN can be found in the form of a barcode on the packaging of consumer goods in many countries.

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