Voucher barcode structure – Help Centre

Voucher numbers are made up of two parts:

Voucher Identifier - this is used to identify what this voucher represents. For example, Adult Gift Voucher, $10 Voucher.
Serial Number of Voucher - this is used to uniquely identify this specific voucher.

Voucher Barcode Data:
If you wish to use barcodes with your vouchers then also set up barcode details. The barcode structure must contain at least 2 parts (the Voucher Identifier and Voucher Serial Number) and may optionally for ticket types also include a checksum and expiry date. An example barcode structure is shown below:

Barcode Part

Sample Barcode Structure

Barcode Examples

Voucher Identifier

e.g.

5 characters long, positions 1-5 in the barcode.

e.g.

01000 represents an Adult Gift Voucher
05000 is a $10 voucher

Serial Number of Voucher

e.g.

7 characters long, positions 6-12 in the barcode.

e.g.

0000001 is the first voucher printed for a particular voucher type and 999999 is the last.

Checksum

- Optional - only used for Ticket Type Vouchers.

e.g.

2 characters long, positions 13-14 in the barcode.

This is a special checksum that Vista can calculate based on a formula known only to Vista. All barcode numbers can be generated and supplied to your printer.

Expiry Date

Optional - only used for Ticket Type Vouchers.

e.g.

4 characters long, positions 15-18 in the barcode.

e.g.

0506 is the MMYY that the voucher expires.

Example of Voucher Barcodes:

Voucher Description & Type	Voucher ID	Example Barcode
Adult Gift Voucher - Ticket Type Voucher	01000	e.g. 010000000001 means Adult Gift Voucher (as first 5 characters are 01000) and serial number is 0000001 (as last 7 characters 0000001)
Adult Book 10 Voucher - Ticket Type Voucher	02000	e.g. 020000000123560304 means Adult Book 10 Voucher (as first 5 characters are 02000) and serial number is 0000123, checksum is 56 and expires at the end of March 2004.
$10 Voucher - Payment Type Voucher	05000	e.g. 050000000045 means $10 Voucher (as first 5 characters are 05000) and serial number is 0000045.