How to Fix Amazon Error 8572 (GTIN Mismatch) Without Paying GS1
If you are seeing Error 8572, do not panic. You have not been banned. Your barcodes are not "fake." You have simply hit an automated check that requires manual verification.
Most sellers think the only fix is to pay GS1 thousands of dollars in annual rental fees. They are wrong.
You can fix Error 8572 using Proof of Affiliation. This guide explains exactly how to do it using valid, owned barcodes from UPCs.com.
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Amazon checks every UPC against the GS1 database. When you buy a code from UPCs.com, you are buying a "Grandfathered" UCC Code issued before 2002. These codes are 100% legal and legitimate, but the GS1 database still lists the original owner (the company that went out of business 20 years ago), not your brand.
The bot throws Error 8572 because of this mismatch. But as long as you can prove you own the code, Amazon will accept it.
The Cost Reality: Renting vs. Owning
GS1 operates on a "subscription" model where you never truly own your barcodes—you only rent them. If you stop paying, your codes expire. At UPCS.com, you pay once and own them forever.
| Quantity | GS1 Cost (Initial + Annual)* | UPCs.com Cost (One-Time) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Code | $30.00 | $10.00 |
| 10 Codes | $250.00 + $50/year | $30.00 Save 90% |
| 100 Codes | $750.00 + $150/year | $90.00 Best Value |
| 1,000 Codes | $2,500.00 + $500/year | $350.00 |
*GS1 prices based on published US rates. Annual fees are required every year to keep codes active.
Why Smart Sellers Choose UPCs.com
Keep your profits. Pay once and the code is yours for life. No surprise bills in January.
Don't wait days for an application approval. Get your codes via email in seconds.
We provide the legal documentation you need to prove to Amazon that you own your codes.
Our codes work on Amazon, eBay, Shopify, Etsy, iTunes, and physical retail stores worldwide.
The Solution: How to Clear Error 8572
Amazon allows you to use third-party codes IF you provide a "Letter of Affiliation" or "Proof of Ownership."
When you purchase a barcode from UPCS.com, we provide you with a digital certificate of ownership. For Amazon Brand Registry, you combine this with the letter below to clear the error.
Step 1: Open a Case with Amazon Seller Support
Tell them: "I am receiving Error 8572. I own these GTINs and have documentation proving my affiliation with the barcode owner."
Step 2: Submit the "Proof of Affiliation" Letter
Copy the template below, paste it onto your company letterhead (add your logo!), and save it as a PDF.