What does c/o mean in mail

"C/O" is an abbreviation for "Care of," which is often used in mailing addresses to indicate that the mail should be delivered to a specific person or department at a particular location.

When you see "C/O" followed by a name or title, it means that the mail should be delivered to that person or department at the specified address. For example:

• "John Smith, C/O XYZ Corporation" would mean that the mail should be delivered to John Smith at the XYZ Corporation office.
• "Marketing Department, C/O ABC Company" would mean that the mail should be delivered to the Marketing Department at the ABC Company office.

In general, "C/O" is used to indicate that the mail should be delivered to a specific person or department at a location, rather than to the general mailbox or reception area. It's often used in business settings, but it can also be used in personal situations, such as when sending mail to a friend or family member who lives with someone else.

It's worth noting that "C/O" is often used interchangeably with "Attn" (short for "Attention"), which is another way to indicate that the mail should be delivered to a specific person or department. For example:

• "John Smith, Attn: XYZ Corporation" would mean the same thing as "John Smith, C/O XYZ Corporation".