Many products carry a serial number. Sometimes this is difficult to find or to distinguish from other numbers mentioned on the product. Here are a few examples and tips:

On the majority of technical products such as laptops or phones, you’ll find an identification plate. Most of the time, the serial number is printed on this plate. However, be careful not to confuse the serial number with the type indication or model number. The serial number is often preceded by “SN”, “S/N”, “Serial” or similar.

In the case of mobile phones, tablets or other small devices, the serial number can often be found inside the product, for example in the battery compartment as shown in this image, but it may also be behind other removable covers.

In the above image, you can also see the IMEI number (green dotted line). This number is unique for each mobile phone, and you can use it to ask your network operator to disable your phone if you lose it and it isn’t returned to you by a finder.

On objects such as watches and bicycles, a serial number may be engraved in the object by the manufacturer, in the case of bikes mostly in the bottom bracket.

On works of art such as prints or paintings , you’ll often find a serial/edition number.

Note: We recommend registering the serial numbers of your items on Spotty as well as the Spotty tag ID. This way, they’ll remain traceable in the case of theft even if the thief removes the Spotty tag. In the case of seizure, it will also make it easier for the police to contact you.