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Barcode

Generate unique barcodes to identify the parcels

The barcode is a unique identifier which contains details about sender, receiver and details of the shipment itself. Each generated barcode will be stored in a database, making each barcode completely unique.

Why use the barcode API

  • Unique identifier

    An identifier to create unique shipments based on your customer number and code.

  • Input for Shipping or Labelling API

    To trigger a unique barcode per parcel once the parcel is ready to be sent

  • Track & Trace parcels

    With each generated and used barcode you and your customers will be able to trace the parcels.

Get started

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Documentation

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Postman

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Github

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Sandbox

Test your integration by copying the endpoint.

Guidelines

Learn more about the Barcode API guidelines.