Free, helpful information about Card Guides and related Amazon Prime Card Link Settings topics.
Get clear and easy-to-understand details about Amazon Prime Card Link Settings topics and resources.
Answer a few optional questions to receive offers or information related to Card Guides. The survey is optional and not required to access your free guide.
If you're an Amazon Prime member considering a Prime-branded credit card, or you already have one, you may have noticed options to "link" or connect your card to your account. Understanding what these settings do—and why you might want to adjust them—helps you use the card more effectively and stay in control of how your payment methods are organized.
When you link a Prime-branded credit card to your Amazon account, you're establishing a connection between the card and your customer profile. This allows the card to be recognized as a valid payment method for purchases on Amazon, and it enables the card issuer (usually Chase, depending on which Prime card you hold) to track and credit any rewards or benefits associated with that card.
Linking is different from simply having the card in your wallet. Until you formally link it to your Amazon account, the payment processor may not automatically apply Prime card-specific benefits like bonus cash back or Prime shopping rewards—even if you use that card to pay for a purchase.
Most adjustments happen in one of two places:
Your Amazon Account Settings Navigate to "Your Account" > "Login & Security" or "Payment Options" to see which payment methods are currently linked. From here, you can add a new card, remove an old one, or set a card as your preferred payment method. This is where Amazon itself manages which cards are "active" on your account.
Your Card Issuer's Mobile App or Website If you hold a Prime-branded card through Chase (or another issuer), you may also see settings in their platform. These typically focus on card-specific features like fraud alerts, spending limits, or linking the card to third-party services like Apple Pay or Google Pay.
Primary Payment Method You can designate which card (or payment option) Amazon uses by default when you check out. If you want to ensure your Prime card rewards are credited, setting it as primary helps—though you can always change it per transaction at checkout.
Card Visibility and Organization If you have multiple cards linked, you can often rename them in your account settings ("My Prime Card," "Old Chase Card," etc.) to keep them straight. You can also hide or delete cards you no longer use.
Automatic Payments and Subscriptions If you have recurring charges (like Prime membership renewal, Subscribe & Save orders, or other subscriptions), check which card is assigned to each. Linking a new Prime card won't automatically update existing subscriptions—you may need to manually switch them.
Third-Party Service Linking Some Prime cardholders link their card to digital wallets (Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay). This is separate from Amazon account linking but affects how you can use the card for in-store and online purchases outside Amazon.
The connection between your card and your Amazon account is how the issuer knows to credit you for rewards. If your card isn't properly linked or recognized, you might use it for purchases but not receive the bonus cash back or points you expected. Reviewing these settings periodically—especially after getting a new card or updating your account—ensures you're capturing the benefits you're eligible for.
If you replace an old Prime card with a new one, unlinking the old card from your account doesn't affect past purchases or rewards already credited. However, any recurring charges tied to the old card will need to be reassigned to the new one. Amazon typically sends notices when cards are expiring, but it's worth checking your account settings directly rather than waiting for a reminder.
Review your linked payment methods:
The landscape of card linking varies slightly depending on which Prime-branded card you have and your bank's specific platform. What matters is that you know where to find these settings and feel comfortable adjusting them when your circumstances change.
