> ## Documentation Index
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# Shipping

> Shipping address and recipient information

The `Shipping` object contains delivery information for physical goods. **Required when `goodsType` is not `"DIGITAL"`**, optional for digital goods.

## Properties

| Field       | Type                                      | Required | Description              |
| :---------- | :---------------------------------------- | :------: | :----------------------- |
| `address`   | [Address](/api-reference/objects/address) |     ❌    | Shipping address details |
| `firstName` | `string`                                  |     ❌    | Recipient's first name   |
| `lastName`  | `string`                                  |     ❌    | Recipient's last name    |

## Usage

Shipping information is used for:

* **Physical goods delivery** - Where to ship the purchased items
* **Fraud prevention** - Verifying shipping address matches customer
* **Compliance** - Some regulations require shipping address verification
* **Customer service** - Contact information for delivery issues

<Note>
  Shipping information is typically required for `PHYSICAL` and `MIXED` goods and optional for `DIGITAL` goods.
</Note>