PMB
Writing & Everyday abbreviation · Mail and Postal
| Stands for | Private mailbox |
|---|---|
| Categories | Writing & Everyday |
PMB stands for Private mailbox, a mail and postal abbreviation also used in geography.
Designates a mailbox rented from a commercial mail-receiving agency, such as a shipping store, rather than from the Postal Service. US addresses show it as "PMB" or "#" followed by the box number.
Example: Send correspondence to 1250 Main St Ste 300 PMB 112, Boise, ID 83702.
Usage notes
USPS requires customers of commercial mail-receiving agencies to file PS Form 1583 and to use the PMB designation, so a box is not mistaken for a suite in the building. Unlike USPS post office boxes, private mailboxes can usually receive packages from every carrier.
Related abbreviations
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- IMb – Intelligent Mail barcode
- IRC – International Reply Coupon
- ITALY – I trust and love you
- NCOA – National Change of Address
- P&P – Postage and packing
- PO – Post office
- POB – Post office box
- PS – Postal Service (form prefix)
- PTO – Please turn over
- RD – Rural delivery
- RFD – Rural Free Delivery