A billing address is the address that a customer provides when making a purchase, typically when placing an order online. The billing address is used to verify the customer’s identity and is used to send the customer a receipt or invoice for the purchase. The billing address is also used to verify the customer’s credit card information and to ensure that the customer is the rightful owner of the card. The billing address is usually the same as the shipping address, but it can be different if the customer wishes.

Does anything get sent to the billing address?

Generally, when making purchases online, the billing address is used to confirm the identity of the purchaser. This address is used to verify that the credit card or payment information provided is valid, and that the person making the purchase is the actual cardholder. This is to protect both the customer and the merchant from any fraudulent activity.
However, typically nothing is sent to the billing address other than a receipt or confirmation of the purchase. Depending on the merchant, any physical goods purchased may be sent to the shipping address provided, not the billing address.

What happens if you use a different billing address?

If you use a different billing address than the one associated with your credit card or other payment method, your payment may be declined. This is because the address must match the one associated with the payment method, as a security measure to help protect you from fraud. To avoid this issue, always make sure to use the same address that is associated with your payment method when making a purchase.