# Is there a specific type of barcode required for use with GS1 Digital Link?

Is there a specific type of barcode required for use with GS1 Digital Link?

## GS1 Digital Link

data can be encoded within 2D barcodes like the GS1 QR Code and GS1 DataMatrix, but it's important to note that a barcode is simply a "data carrier."

Other identification carriers, like NFC and RFID tags, can also be used in retail environments. Currently, many retailers utilize these non-barcoded data carriers, and either NFC or RFID tags can encode GS1 Digital Link data.

Last Updated 7 Aug 2023