Global Location Number (GLN) Fact Sheet

This document explains the Global Location Number (GLN), which a GS1 Identification Key used to identify parties (legal entity and functions) and locations (physical and digital). The GLN provides unique and unambiguous identification of physical locations, digital locations, legal entities, and functions.

Main sections:

· What is a Global Location Number (GLN)?

· Structure of GLN

· Assigning Global Location Numbers

· GLNs and GTINs

· Use of GLN to identify single party or single location (our recommended method)

· Use of same GLN to identify a combination of party/location

· Who assigns GLN?

· Grouping of Global Location Numbers

· Locations without Global Location Numbers

· GLN Non-Reuse

· GLN Allocation Rules

· GLNs and data sharing

· Data Carrier choices and Application Identifiers

· GLN Extension Component AI (254)

· Useful links