# GLN (Global Location Number)

GS1 13-digit identifier for a legal entity, function, or physical location — the standard EAS scheme 0088 in EN 16931.

## Definition

GS1 13-digit identifier for a legal entity, function, or physical location — the standard EAS scheme 0088 in EN 16931.

## Explanation

Widely used in retail and pharma supply chains; assigned by national GS1 member organisations and validated by a final check digit.

In EN 16931 a GLN can populate BT-34/BT-49 (Electronic Address) with schemeID 0088, or BT-29/BT-46 as a Seller/Buyer identifier.

## Related resources

- [Code lists](/resources/code-lists)

## Related terms

- [EAS (Electronic Address Scheme)](/resources/glossary/eas): EN 16931 code list (CEF EAS) that says which identifier scheme — VAT-ID, GLN, OIN, etc. — is used for an electronic address.
- [ISO 6523](/resources/glossary/iso-6523): International standard that registers identifier schemes for organisations — the foundation of the EAS code list.
- [Participant ID](/resources/glossary/participant-id): Identifier used in PEPPOL to address a sender/receiver (e.g., with a scheme).