GS1 Global Location Number
GLN is a 13-digit globally unique identifier for legal entities, functional entities, and physical locations. Used to identify parties and locations in electronic commerce, supply chain management, and healthcare.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Identifier | https://untp.unece.org/registers/idr/gs1-gln |
| Short Name | GLN |
| Owner | GS1 — gs1.org |
| Registry Service URL | https://id.gs1.org/ |
| Documentation | https://www.gs1.org/standards/id-keys/gln |
| Identifier Type | Facility |
| Registered ID Pattern | ^\d{13}$ |
| Registered ID Example | 9506000164000 |
| Registered ID URI Template | https://id.gs1.org/417/{id} |
| Resolver Endpoint | https://id.gs1.org/417/{id} |
| Query Endpoint | https://www.gs1.org/services/check-digit-calculator?value={id} |
| Legal Basis | https://www.gs1.org/standards/id-keys/gln |
| Geographic Scope | Global |
| Status | Pilot |
| Implements UNTP Idr | yes |
| UNTP Idr Version | 0.6.1 |
| Issues Dia | yes |
Machine-readable representations
Part of the UNTP Identifier Scheme Register register, generated from
registers/idr/register.json; propose a change there rather than editing this page.