The Global Location Number (GLN) is a 13-digit number established by GS1, an international non-profit regulatory agency that develops and maintains standards for the global language of business. The 13-digit GLN number is comprised of a GS1 Company Prefix, location reference, and check digit. GLNs are used to identify data owners/information providers, such as distributors, brokers, and manufacturers, as well as legal entities and physical locations. A GLN can be likened to a Social Security number for a business.

Tips:

• Your GLN identifies your company within our Product Data Management (PDM) portal.
• Even if you have several Best Buy vendor numbers, you only need one GLN.
• Your Best Buy vendor numbers and user logins roll up to your GLN.
• As the GLN owner, you are responsible for notifying all your trading partners of GLN changes.

Additional Information:

• Does my company already have a GLN?
• GS1 Global Location Numbers

Website: www.gs1us.org  
Email: info@gs1us.org
Phone: (609) 620.0200