recipient name

Who gets it

The recipient name is the name of the person or entity intended to receive something—a package, payment, email, or other delivery.

Forms and shipping labels typically have a field for the recipient name: Please enter the recipient name exactly as it appears on their ID.

Distinguished from sender name or account holder name.

Related

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Opposites
communication role

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Creator identification on works

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Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G