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How can I get my credit card sent to a different address?

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Matthew Harrington

Updated on February 11, 2026

You can change your credit card’s mailing address online, over the phone, or by writing the new address on your payment coupon. Most major credit card issuers allow cardholders to change their mailing address online without involving customer service, making that the most convenient, reliable option.

Does my billing address have to match the address on credit card?

Yes. For credit card verification you must enter your billing address exactly as it appears on your credit card statement.

Can my billing address be different than your physical address?

It can be the same as your billing address, or it can be different. The billing address must match the address that your credit card company has on file. Account Address: The account address is the primary mailing address we will use for any communication with the designated account name.

What happens if my shipping address is different than my billing address?

This is a commonly misunderstood policy. Actually, having different Billing and Shipping addresses should not delay your order. Rather, your order may be delayed if you enter an incorrect Billing address. Your Billing address is the address your credit card statement is mailed to.

Do they send anything to billing address?

Credit card statements or other billing information will be sent to your billing address, whereas things like your online orders, packages and other larger materials are sent to your shipping address, often they are one and the same.

Where do I go to change my billing address on my credit card?

If you’re used to mailing your credit card payments, you can write your new address on the back of your payment coupon, which often includes a space for address changes. On the front of the coupon, you’ll usually find a box where you can indicate that you’re changing the address – make sure to check it.

Can a credit card be sent to a different address?

It depends on the card issuer. I frequently opened new accounts while living away from my permanent address. With Chase, it was a simple matter of calling after being approved and having the card delivered to my temporary address.

What does the billing address on a credit card mean?

A billing address on your credit card is the address your credit card issuer associates with your account and uses to send you credit card statements and any other billing information, as well as the credit card itself. It’s also a part of your personal information used to identify you as the cardholder.

Do you have to call each credit card issuer?

The downside is that you have to call each of your credit card issuers, if you only have one or two credit cards, this won’t take a long time. You can make a payment and update your billing address all on the same call to make it easier. Make the address change online.