Remove a card from Amazon in three steps
To remove a credit card from Amazon, sign into your account, go to Your Account > Login & security, scroll to Saved cards and accounts, and select Manage next to the card you want to remove. Click the Delete button beside that card, then confirm the deletion. The card is removed when ready and Amazon will no longer store it.
You can remove any card except the one set as your default payment method. If the card you want to remove is your default, you must first set a different card as default, then remove the original one. Amazon requires at least one valid payment method on file to process future orders.
Key Takeaways
- Access your saved cards through Your Account > Login & security > Manage next to Saved cards and accounts.
- You cannot delete your default payment method without first choosing a different card as the default.
- Removing a card does not cancel orders already placed or refunds already issued to that card.
- If you remove all cards, you will need to add a new payment method before you can place your next order.
Step-by-step: Finding and deleting a card
Open Amazon.com and sign in with your email and password. Hover over Account & Lists in the top right corner and select Your Account from the dropdown menu. On the Your Account page, look for the Login & security section on the left side and click it.
Scroll down until you see Saved cards and accounts. Click Manage next to this section. A list of all cards stored on your account will appear, showing the last four digits and card type (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover). Find the card you want to remove and click the Delete button to its right. Amazon will ask you to confirm — click Delete again to complete the removal.
What happens if your card is set as default
Amazon designates one card as your default payment method, which is the card Amazon charges first when you place an order. You cannot delete your default card. If you try to delete it, Amazon will show a message saying you must change your default payment method first.
To change your default, go back to the Saved cards and accounts section and look for the card marked as default. Click Make default next to a different card you want to use instead. Once that card is set as default, you can then delete the original card using the Delete button.
Removing a card does not affect past or pending orders
Deleting a card from your Amazon account does not cancel orders you have already placed or change how Amazon processes refunds to that card. If you ordered something yesterday and the charge went to the card you are removing today, Amazon will still refund that charge to the same card if you return the item — the card number stays on file for that transaction even after you delete it from your account.
Removing a card also does not stop Amazon from charging it if you have an active subscription (such as Prime membership or Subscribe & Save orders). If you want to stop charges to a specific card, you need to update the payment method for those subscriptions separately before removing the card.
Adding a new card if you remove all of them
If you remove every card from your account, you will not be able to place new orders until you add at least one payment method. When you try to check out, Amazon will prompt you to add a card. Click Add a card, enter the card number, expiration date, CVV, and billing address, then click Add your card.
You can also add a card before you remove all your existing ones by going to Your Account > Login & security > Manage next to Saved cards and accounts, then clicking Add a card at the top of the list. This way you always have a backup payment method on file.
Removing a card linked to Amazon Pay or other services
If you use the same card for Amazon Pay (the service that lets you pay with your Amazon account on other websites), removing it from your Amazon account will also remove it from Amazon Pay. Any website you have set up to charge that card through Amazon Pay will no longer have access to it, and you will need to update your payment method on those sites.
Some third-party services that use Amazon Pay may store their own copy of your card information separately. Removing the card from Amazon does not remove it from those services — you may need to contact them directly to update or remove the card there as well.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I remove a card if I have an active Prime membership?
Yes, you can remove the card from your account. However, if that card is set as the payment method for your Prime membership, Amazon will charge your default card instead when your membership renews. If you want to stop all charges, you need to cancel your Prime membership separately before removing the card.
What if I forget which card is my default?
Go to Your Account > Login & security > Manage next to Saved cards and accounts. The card marked as default will have a label or checkmark next to it. You can change it by clicking Make default next to a different card.
Does Amazon keep my card information after I delete it?
Amazon keeps your card information only for transactions already completed. For new orders, the card is no longer available. If you want Amazon to permanently delete your card data, you can request account deletion through Your Account > Login & security > Close your Amazon account, though this closes your entire account.
Can I remove a card if there is a pending refund to it?
Yes, you can remove the card. Refunds already issued to that card will still process to it, even after you delete it from your account. Amazon keeps the card number on file for completed transactions and refunds.
What payment methods can I use instead of a credit card?
Amazon accepts debit cards, prepaid cards, and in some regions gift cards and bank accounts. You can add any of these through Your Account > Login & security > Manage next to Saved cards and accounts by clicking Add a card and entering the payment information.