The fashion house of Chanel uses a unique numeric serial number in each of their bags which then matches a Chanel Authenticity Card with the same number that comes with each Chanel accessory to help insure you are purchasing an authentic Chanel product. The serial codes have different lengths of numbers depending on which year the Chanel product was produced.
Chanel Serial Number Guide Model
The guide below gives you a better understanding of the year of the bag associated with the Chanel serial number:
Serial Number: Year: Style of Serial Number Bag Sticker:
A nine-digit serial number is a clear indication of a fake. See our Chanel Date Code Guide for more details and to find the year of your coveted preloved Chanel. Chanel “MADE IN” Stamp: Chanel “made in” stamps are usually embossed directly into the lining of the bag or on a leather patch.
- Check the Serial Numbers/Date Codes: You want to know if the bag is the real deal, so what.
- To analyze Chanel batch code, and check production date and shelf life for Chanel, please enter the batch code in the calculator form. Additional information to identify manufacture date for Chanel. Barcode appears on the box starting from 1990.
25XXXXXX 2018 - Present 8 digit serial number, white sticker with gold flakes, 2 Chanel Logos
24XXXXXX 2017 - 2018 8 digit serial number, white sticker with gold flakes, 2 Chanel Logos
23XXXXXX 2017 8 digit serial number, white sticker with gold flakes, 2 Chanel Logos
22XXXXXX 2016 - 2017 8 digit serial number, white sticker with gold flakes, 2 Chanel Logos
21XXXXXX 2015 - 2016 8 digit serial number, white sticker with gold flakes, 2 Chanel Logos
20XXXXXX 2014 - 2015 8 digit serial number, white sticker with gold flakes, 2 Chanel Logos
19XXXXXX 2014 8 digit serial number, white sticker with gold flakes, 2 Chanel Logos
18XXXXXX 2013 - 2014 8 digit serial number, white sticker with gold flakes, 2 Chanel Logos
17XXXXXX 2012 - 2013 8 digit serial number, white sticker with gold flakes, 2 Chanel Logos
16XXXXXX 2012 8 digit serial number, white sticker with gold flakes, 2 Chanel Logos
15XXXXXX 2011 8 digit serial number, white sticker with gold flakes, 2 Chanel Logos
14XXXXXX 2010 - 2011 8 digit serial number, white sticker with gold flakes, 2 Chanel Logos
13XXXXXX 2009 - 2010 8 digit serial number, white sticker with gold flakes, 2 Chanel Logos
12XXXXXX 2008 - 2009 8 digit serial number, white sticker with gold flakes, 2 Chanel Logos
11XXXXXX 2006 - 2008 8 digit serial number, white sticker with gold flakes, 2 Chanel Logos
10XXXXXX 2005 - 2006 8 digit serial number, white sticker with gold flakes, 2 Chanel Logos
9XXXXX 2004 - 2005 7 digit serial number, white sticker with gold flakes, 2 Chanel Logos
8XXXXX 2003 - 2004 7 digit serial number, white sticker with gold flakes, 2 Chanel Logos
7XXXXX 2002 - 2003 7 digit serial number, white sticker with gold flakes, 2 Chanel Logos
6XXXXX 2000 - 2002 7 digit serial number, white sticker with gold flakes, 2 Chanel Logos
5XXXXX 1997 - 1999 7 digit serial number, white sticker with Chanel Logos
4XXXXX 1996 - 1997 7 digit serial number, white sticker with Chanel Logos
3XXXXX 1994 - 1996 7 digit serial number, white sticker with Chanel Logos
2XXXXX 1991 - 1994 7 digit serial number, white sticker with Chanel Logos
1XXXXX 1989 - 1991 7 digit serial number, white sticker with Chanel Logos
0XXXXX 1986 - 1988 7 digit serial number, large white sticker
The number of fake Hermès and Chanel handbags on the market is astonishing. It is estimated that up to 90% of all designer bags sold online are in fact fakes. It should come as no surprise that counterfeiters target brands such as Hermès and Chanel, due to their popularity, the high demand for their handbags, and the high prices they sell for. Many fake handbags are made with such quality that it can be difficult to spot the difference unless you know what you are looking for.
How To Read Chanel Serial Number
However, there is always a difference. Even the best quality counterfeit handbags come nowhere near the genuine article in terms of craftsmanship and detail. At Baghunter, we employ a team of expert authenticators with years of experience to examine each bag that comes into our hands before we send it onto a buyer. We asked our authenticators what women should look out for when checking to see if a Hermès or Chanel bag is real or fake and created this guide to act as a reference for those who are unsure.
Chanel Serial Number Guide
The guide is divided into two sections – Hermès Birkin and Kelly Bags and Chanel Bags. Each brand has unique details which can help you determine if it is genuine or fake. Using this guide will help you ensure you never experience the sinking feeling of holding an expensive counterfeit bag in your arms.