Gmail doesn't store your address in your account settings
Gmail itself has no address field. When you sign up for a Gmail account, you enter a name and password—that's it. Your address lives somewhere else: in your Google Account profile, or in the contact information you've given to specific services that asked for it.
If you want to change the address Google has on file for you, you update it in your Google Account. If you want to change an address you gave to a bank, retailer, or other service that you access through Gmail, you change it with that service directly—Gmail is just the inbox you use to reach them.
This guide covers both routes, because the confusion usually comes from not knowing which one you need.
Key Takeaways
- Your Google Account profile holds a home address that appears on your account recovery page and in some Google services; you change it in Account settings under "Personal info".
- Services like banks and online retailers store their own copy of your address separately from Gmail, and you change each one directly with that company.
- Changing your address in Google Account does not automatically update it everywhere—each service you use keeps its own record.
- If you've forgotten which address is on file with a specific company, check your account settings with that company or look at a recent receipt or statement.
How to change your address in your Google Account
Open your browser and go to myaccount.google.com. Sign in if you're not already signed in. On the left side, click Personal info.
Look for the Address field. If you see one, click it and enter your new address. If there is no address field, it means you haven't added one yet—click Add address instead. Enter your street address, city, state, and ZIP code. Click Save when you're done.
This address is now on file with Google. It may appear when you use Google services like Google Maps, Google Pay, or when you recover your account. It does not automatically change your address with your bank, your email contacts, or any other service.
Changing your address with banks and online retailers
Most services that have your address—banks, credit card companies, online stores, insurance providers—keep that information in their own systems. Changing it in Google Account does nothing to their records.
To change your address with a specific company, sign into your account on their website or app. Look for a section called Account Settings, Profile, Personal Information, or Billing Address. The exact name varies. Find the address field, update it, and save.
If you're not sure where to find it, look for a Help or Contact Us link on their site and search for "change address" or "update billing address." You can also call their customer service line—they can change it for you over the phone.
Why you might have multiple addresses on file
You may have a different address stored in different places. Your Google Account might show your home address. Your bank might have your work address. Your online retailer might have a shipping address you used once. This is normal and happens because each company stores only what you told them.
If you've moved, you'll need to update your address in each place separately. Start with the ones that matter most: your bank, your insurance company, and any service where you receive physical mail or statements. Then work through the others as you use them.
Changing your address on your Gmail contact card
If you've created a contact card for yourself in Gmail—the profile that shows when someone looks you up—you can update the address there too. Open Gmail, click the Google Account button in the top right (usually your initial or profile photo), and click Manage your Google Account. Go to the About me tab.
Look for the address field and update it. This is separate from your main Google Account address and controls what information shows when someone searches for you in Gmail or Google Contacts. Most people don't fill this in, so you may not see an address field here at all.
What happens when you change your address
When you update your address in Google Account, it takes effect when ready in Google services. When you update it with a specific company, that company's systems update right away too—though it may take a few days for the change to show up everywhere they use it (like on printed statements or in their mobile app).
If you're worried about a service not having your new address, check back a few days later. If it still shows the old one, contact their customer service and ask them to confirm the change went through.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does changing my address in Google Account change it everywhere?
No. Google Account address changes only affect Google services. Your bank, retailer, insurance company, and other services keep their own copy of your address and don't see the change. You have to update each one separately.
I don't remember what address I gave to my bank. How do I find out?
Sign into your bank's website or app and look for Account Settings or Profile. Your address should be listed there. You can also call the bank's customer service line and ask them to read it back to you before you change it.
Can I have two different addresses on file with the same company?
Most companies let you have a billing address and a shipping address. When you update your address, look for separate fields for each. If you only see one field, ask customer service whether you can add a second address.
How long does it take for an address change to show up?
Changes in Google Account are when ready. Changes with other companies usually take effect right away in their system, but may take a few days to appear on statements, receipts, or in their mobile app. If it hasn't updated after a week, contact them to confirm.
What if I change my address but keep getting mail at the old one?
You've probably updated your address with some services but not others. Check your recent bills and statements to see which companies still have the old address, then update those accounts. You can also file a change of address with the postal service so mail gets forwarded.