How to delete a credit card from Amazon
Go to your Amazon account, select Account & Lists in the top right, then choose Your Account. From there, click Login & security, scroll down to Manage payment methods, and select the card you want to remove. Click Delete and confirm. The card is gone from your account within seconds.
You can delete any card you've added to Amazon, whether it's a credit card, debit card, or prepaid card. Amazon keeps at least one payment method on file if you have an active Prime membership or a recent order, so you may need to add a replacement card before you can delete your last one.
Deleting a card from Amazon does not affect your credit score or your relationship with your bank. It only removes the card from Amazon's servers. Your bank still has the card on file, and the card itself remains active unless you close it with your bank separately.
Key Takeaways
- You can delete a credit card from Amazon by going to Your Account, then Login & security, then Manage payment methods, then selecting Delete next to the card.
- Amazon requires at least one payment method on file for Prime members and accounts with recent orders, so add a new card before deleting your last one.
- Removing a card from Amazon does not close the card, cancel it with your bank, or hurt your credit — it only removes it from Amazon's system.
- If you delete a card by mistake, you can add it back to your account at any time using the same process in reverse.
Step-by-step: Finding and deleting your card
Open Amazon.com and sign in to your account. In the top right corner, hover over or tap Account & Lists, then click Your Account. This takes you to your account dashboard.
On the left side of the page, you'll see a menu. Click Login & security. Scroll down until you see Manage payment methods — this is where all your saved cards live. Click on it to see the full list.
Find the card you want to remove and click the three dots or the Delete button next to it. Amazon will ask you to confirm. Click Delete again, and the card is removed from your account.
What happens if you delete your only payment method
If you try to delete the only card on your account, Amazon will stop you and ask you to add a replacement first. This protects you from accidentally locking yourself out of your account.
If you have a Prime membership or have made a purchase in the last few months, Amazon requires at least one active payment method. Add a new card before deleting the old one. If you don't have another card ready, you can add a different payment method — Amazon also accepts bank accounts linked through ACH, though this option is not available in all states.
Deleting a card does not close it or hurt your credit
Removing a card from Amazon is purely an account management action. It tells Amazon to stop storing that card number on its servers. It does not send any signal to your bank, does not close the card, and does not change your credit report.
Your credit score is based on your payment history, credit utilization, and other factors tracked by your bank and credit bureaus — not by Amazon. Deleting a card from one retailer's website has no effect on any of those factors.
If you want to actually close a credit card, you need to contact your bank or credit card issuer directly. That is a separate process and does carry credit implications, so think carefully before closing an old card.
Recovering a deleted card
If you delete a card by mistake, you can add it back to your account when ready. Go back to Your Account > Login & security > Manage payment methods and click Add a payment method. Enter the card number, expiration date, and CVV just as you did the first time.
Amazon will recognize it as a card you've used before, but it will not automatically restore your old settings — for example, if that card was set as your default payment method, you'll need to set it as default again.
Removing cards from devices and apps
If you use Amazon on your phone or tablet, the card deletion process is the same. Open the Amazon app, tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines), go to Your Account, then Login & security, then Manage payment methods. Find the card and tap Delete.
Deleting a card from the Amazon website removes it from all devices and apps automatically, since they all connect to the same account. You don't need to delete it separately on your phone.
Why you might want to delete a card
You might delete a card because it's expired, you've switched to a new card from your bank, you're concerned about security after a data breach, or you straightforward want to clean up your account. You might also delete a card if you're trying to reduce the number of places where a particular card number is stored.
If you're worried about a card being compromised, deleting it from Amazon is a good step, but it's not the only one. Contact your bank or card issuer directly — they can cancel the card, issue a replacement, and monitor for fraudulent charges. Amazon deletion alone does not protect you from fraud that already happened.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does deleting a card from Amazon cancel it?
No. Deleting a card from Amazon only removes it from Amazon's servers. The card remains active with your bank unless you close it separately by contacting your bank or card issuer directly.
Will deleting a card hurt my credit score?
No. Removing a card from Amazon has no effect on your credit score or credit report. Your credit is tracked by your bank and credit bureaus, not by Amazon.
Can I delete a card if it's my only payment method?
No. If you have an active Prime membership or recent orders, Amazon requires at least one payment method on file. Add a new card first, then delete the old one.
What if I delete a card by accident?
You can add it back when ready by going to Manage payment methods and clicking Add a payment method. Enter the card details as you did originally. The card will be restored to your account.
Does Amazon notify my bank when I delete a card?
No. Deleting a card from Amazon is a transaction between you and Amazon only. Your bank has no record of it and receives no notification.