EAN-5 Add-on
Product IdentificationAlso known as: EAN-5
Ethan Carter
QR & Barcode Standards Specialist
The EAN-5 add-on is a five-digit supplemental barcode printed beside a main EAN or UPC symbol.
How it works
It encodes extra information the main code does not carry, most often a suggested retail price or currency indicator.
Where it's used
Books (printed price) and some periodicals.