how to authenticate Chanel bags (2024)

FAQs

How can I authenticate my Chanel handbag? ›

Bags are originally sold with an Authenticity Card, as shown below. The code on the card should always match the serial number inside the bag. Each serial number reflects when the bag was made; if a brand-new code had a serial number or sticker which reflected an older model, this will indicate a fake.

Chanel serial numbers are placed on an authentication sticker on the inside of the bag, as well as on a separate corresponding authenticity card. All new Chanel items will have both of these; however, vintage items are often found without the sticker or card.

For bags, the metal plate is attached to the handbag's interior, whereas for Wallet on Chains, the metal plate can be found inside the zip pocket. The metal plate hardware matches the rest of the bag's hardware and features the classic CC logo engraved with an 8-digit serial code underneath.

There is one way to ensure that articles are genuine: purchase them only in CHANEL boutiques or from retailers authorized by CHANEL. Please click here for more information on our boutiques and authorized points of sale.

Serial Numbers/Date Codes - Validate the serial numbers/date codes based on the year produced. Remember, Chanel bags made in 2020 should have the date code 30XXXXXX. Chanel bags made in 2021, 2022 and later use NFC chips instead of hologram stickers.

$30 Basic Authentication

Includes an official Authentic or Counterfeit determination.

As authentication practices advance and outsmart the counterfeiters, Chanel has upped their game by replacing all stickers and authenticity cards with metal plates, or microchips. Effective since 2021, these plates are now the new designer ID.

The serial number corresponds to certain time periods of manufacturing at Chanel. For example, beginning in 1986, the serial numbers of bags produced then began with “0######” with the beginning number increasing every one year or two; finally in 2020, the serial numbers on Chanel's bags were “30######”.

In fact, Chanel handbags didn't always have serial numbers or authentication cards, because of the increase of counterfeit handbags and accessories, Chanel implemented serial numbers in 1984.

Can two Chanel bags have the same serial number? ›

2021 onward- Microchip

Serial numbers should not be repeated, so the same number should never be repeated for multiple bags. If you find 2 bags with the same serial number, chances are both bags will be fake. The serial sticker is only one of many checkpoints for authenticating a Chanel bag.

All Chanel bags after 1984 will comes with a sticker containing their unique serial number as well as a corresponding authenticity card, which usually can be found inside the bag. Gold speckles should be scattered over the number.

Verify the Authenticity Cards / Dates

It is, however, possible that a handbag is missing its number as either the sticker has been peeled off and lost, or the item was made before 1984. From 1984 to 1986 the sticker must feature 6 digits. From 1987 to 2004 the authentic serial number consists of 7 digits.

The eligible brands for Authenticity Guarantee are Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Gucci, Hermès, Saint Laurent, Celine, Dior, Prada, Fendi, Goyard, Burberry, Chloé , Valentino, Givenchy, Balenciaga, Loewe, Judith Leiber, Salvatore Ferragamo, MCM, Bottega Veneta, Christian Louboutin, Tom Ford and Bvlgari.

The microchip data can only be scanned with proprietary machines by Chanel sales associates and managers at the boutiques.

Real authentic Chanel buttons

New Chanel buttons do not have stamping on the back. Vintage authentic Chanel buttons have stamping on the back. New Chanel buttons are often copied in China and very similar to the real (new) Chanel buttons. Real Chanel buttons (especially the Vintage) are looking like little jewels.

Certificates of authenticity are usually created by the artist themselves, but in some cases they can also be handled by a publisher, agent, or art dealer who represents the artist.

The only valid COA is one hand signed by an established respected expert on the artist stating conclusively that the art is by the artist whose signature it bears. * A valid certificate of authenticity should contain verifiable documented proof, references, explanations or evidence of why the art is genuine.

Is there an app to identify bags? ›

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Have it Back incorporates nearly all freely available serial numbers. Utilizing this database, you can verify before or after purchasing an item if said object has been marked as missing or stolen.

Serial Numbers. A serial number (SN) is a number assigned to each individual product in order to distinguish that product from all others. The serial number is sometimes used only for warranty control and sometimes used for both warranty control and for version control.

For those who are wondering what the first 2 numbers and letter means in your Chanel bag tags, read on! The first two numbers identifies the year the bag was made. While the letter stands for the Collection that the bag came from. There are four different collection for every Chanel bag. A is the Autumn Collection.

Every Chanel bag has the brand stamped onto the lining. Sometimes the brand name Chanel is stamped on an attached pouch of the same leather. The color of the brand stamp should perfectly match the color of your bag's hardware.

For those considering purchasing a used Chanel bag, here are the important features to look for in terms of authentication: Date Codes: Chanel started using date codes in 1984. Since then, every bag comes with a sticker containing a serial number as well as a corresponding authenticity card.