what does a billing address mean

billing address refers to the address associated with your payment method, typically the one linked to your credit or debit card, or other forms of payment. This address is used for billing purposes and often needs to match the one your bank or payment provider has on file. It’s used by merchants to verify the legitimacy of the transaction and can affect the approval of purchases or shipping, especially for online orders. A billing address is not necessarily the same as the shipping address, which is where the product is delivered.