What is in care of name?

In care of name, also known as c/o, is a designation used in addressing mail or packages to indicate that the item should be delivered to a particular person or department within a larger organization or entity. This is commonly used in situations where the recipient's name is not listed on the address, such as when sending mail to a business or organization.

When using "in care of name" or c/o on an address, you would write the recipient's name first, followed by the "c/o" designation and then the name of the organization or entity that the item should be delivered to. This helps ensure that the item reaches the intended recipient within the larger organization.

For example, if you were sending a package to John Smith at a company called XYZ Corporation, you would address it as follows:

John Smith c/o XYZ Corporation 123 Main Street Anytown, USA

By using the in care of name designation, you can help ensure that your mail or packages are properly delivered to the correct person within a larger organization.