Remove a card directly from your payment methods
To remove a credit card from Amazon, sign into your account, go to Account & Lists in the top right, select Your Account, then choose Login & security. Scroll down to find Manage payment methods and click it. You will see all cards linked to your account. Next to the card you want to remove, click Delete, then confirm the removal.
Amazon will ask you to confirm before the card is actually deleted. This step prevents accidental removal. Once you confirm, the card is no longer stored on your account and cannot be used for future purchases. If you have multiple cards on file, Amazon will not let you delete the last one — you must add a new payment method first if you want to remove your only card.
The entire process takes less than two minutes. You do not need to contact Amazon support unless something goes wrong during deletion, such as an error message that prevents you from completing the action.
Key Takeaways
- Sign into your Amazon account, go to Account & Lists, select Your Account, then Login & security to find your payment methods.
- Click Manage payment methods, find the card you want to remove, and select Delete next to it.
- Amazon requires confirmation before permanently removing a card from your account.
- You cannot delete your only payment method — you must add a new card or payment option before removing the last one.
- Removing a card does not cancel any active subscriptions or Prime membership; you will need to update those separately if they are tied to that card.
What happens to subscriptions and recurring charges
If you have an active Amazon Prime membership or other recurring subscription charged to the card you are removing, Amazon will not automatically switch to a different payment method. Instead, your subscription will fail to renew when the next billing date arrives, and you will receive an email notification.
To avoid losing your subscription, update the payment method for Prime and any other recurring services before you delete the card. Go to Account & Lists, select Your Account, then Memberships and subscriptions. From there, you can change the payment method for Prime or any other active subscription to a different card or payment option you have on file.
If your subscription does lapse because the card was removed, you can reactivate it at any time by adding a new payment method and signing up again. You will not lose any benefits you have already paid for during the current billing period.
Add a new payment method before removing your last card
Amazon requires at least one payment method on your account at all times. If you only have one card linked and want to remove it, you must add a replacement first. Go to Manage payment methods, click Add a payment method, and enter the details for a new card, bank account, or other accepted payment option.
Once the new method is added and verified, you can return to Manage payment methods and delete the old card. The verification process for a new card usually takes a few seconds, though some payment methods may require additional confirmation.
Remove cards linked to other Amazon services
If you use Amazon Business, Amazon Fresh, or other Amazon-owned services with separate accounts, each one has its own payment method settings. Removing a card from your main Amazon account does not remove it from these other services. You will need to log into each account separately and remove the card from its own payment settings.
For Amazon Business, go to Settings in the top right, select Account, then Payment methods. For Amazon Fresh, the payment settings are in your account menu under Payment options. Check any other Amazon services you use to see if the card is still stored there.
What to do if you cannot delete a card
If you see an error message when trying to delete a card, the most common reason is that the card is still linked to an active subscription or Prime membership. Check Memberships and subscriptions to see if any services are using that card, and update them to a different payment method first.
Another reason deletion might fail is if Amazon's system is temporarily unable to process the request. Wait a few minutes and try again. If the problem continues, clear your browser's cache and cookies, then log back in and attempt the deletion again. If you still cannot remove the card after these steps, contact Amazon Customer Service through your account — they can remove it for you.
Protect yourself after removing a card
Removing a card from Amazon does not cancel it with your bank or credit card company. The card itself remains active unless you close it separately with your financial institution. If you removed the card because it was lost or stolen, contact your bank or credit card issuer right away to report it and request a replacement.
If you removed the card due to fraud or unauthorized charges, ask your bank to dispute those charges. Amazon's removal of the card from your account is separate from any fraud investigation your bank may conduct. Keep records of any unauthorized transactions and the date you reported them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will removing a card cancel my Amazon Prime membership?
No, but your membership will fail to renew on the next billing date if Prime is charged to the card you remove. Update your Prime payment method to a different card before deleting the old one to keep your membership active without interruption.
Can I remove a card if I have a pending order?
Yes. Removing a card does not affect orders that have already been placed and charged. The card will be deleted from your account, but the transaction for your current order is already complete and will not be reversed.
What payment methods can I add to replace a removed card?
Amazon accepts credit cards, debit cards, prepaid cards, and bank accounts in most regions. Some areas also support digital wallets like Amazon Pay. Check your account's payment method options to see what is available in your location.
If I remove a card, can I add it back later?
Yes. You can add the same card back to your account at any time by going to Manage payment methods and selecting Add a payment method. You will need to enter the card details again, but there is no penalty for removing and re-adding a card.
Does Amazon keep my card information after I delete it?
Amazon does not store your full card number after you delete it from your account. However, your transaction history with that card remains in your order history for record-keeping purposes. If you want to remove transaction records, you cannot do that through your account settings.