c/o

The abbreviation c/o stands for “care of” and is used to indicate that an item or correspondence is being sent to a specific person or organization at an address that is not the recipient’s actual address. Instead, the item or correspondence is sent to the specified person or organization “in care of” or “under supervision of” the actual address.

Meaning of c/o

The use of c/o allows items to be sent to individuals or organizations located at a different address than the primary recipient. This can be useful in various situations, for example:

If someone is temporarily living or working at a different address and their mail needs to be sent there.
When a company or organization needs to receive correspondence or mail addressed to a specific person within that organization at a different address.

Areas of application of c/o

c/o is often used in the following areas:

  • Private life: Individuals may use c/o when they are temporarily living at a different address, such as during a stay in a hotel or temporary living situation.
  • Business life: Companies use c/o to send shipments or correspondence to employees who are working in other locations or using temporary offices.

Advantages of c/o

There are several advantages to using c/o:

  • Flexibility: c/o allows individuals and companies to send shipments to temporary locations or individuals without having to change the main address.
  • Clarity: Using c/o makes it clear that the shipment is being sent to a person or organization that lives or works at a different address than the main recipient address.
  • Efficiency: c/o helps ensure that shipments are delivered to the correct person or organization, even if they are at a different address than the primary recipient.

GS1 Europe and address management

GS1 Europe provides standards and guidelines for efficient address management, including the correct use of c/o in addressing. By implementing GS1 identification systems, companies can improve the accuracy and efficiency of their address management and ensure smooth communication.