Does shipping address name matter?

Does shipping address name matter?

If you live in an apartment building, and the package has your address but a different name, the driver may not be able to find you. We recommend you always put a name on the package, preferably the correct name, to avoid misdelivery, failed delivery attempts, lost packages, or similar.

Does shipping address need real name?

You don’t need a real name either. All you need is the address. It is the address that any courier delivers to. If the customer’s last name is not one the packing slip, don’t put it on the shipping label.

What is shipping address and delivery address?

Explanation: shipping address implies the port where the consignment is unloaded (e.g. FOB Hamburg) whereas delivery address refers to the place the consignee or addressee is resident in.

What happens if you misspell your name on a shipping address?

Your package might be rerouted to its ultimate destination, albeit with a delay. However, there is also a good chance it will be returned to you. If you make a mistake with the street or apartment number, the wrong person will most likely receive the package.

What if I put the wrong name on a package?

When you receive a mistaken delivery, call customer service for the delivery company and explain the situation. Give them the tracking number on the package, as well as the name and address on the package if it’s different from yours. The company will come and pick up the product within a reasonable time frame.