Go to Your Payment Methods and Select the Card to Remove
To delete a credit card from Amazon, sign into your account, go to Account & Lists in the top right, then select Your Account. From there, click Login & security or Manage your payments depending on your account layout. Look for the section labeled Payment options or Saved payment methods.
You will see a list of all credit cards, debit cards, and other payment methods you have saved. Each card shows the last four digits and the card type (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover). Find the card you want to remove and look for a Delete or Remove button next to it — this is usually a small link or icon on the right side of that card's entry.
Click the delete option. Amazon will ask you to confirm that you want to remove this payment method. Once you confirm, the card is removed from your account when ready. You will no longer be able to use that card for purchases on Amazon unless you add it again later.
Key Takeaways
- You can remove any saved credit card by going to Account & Lists, then Your Account, then Payment options or Login & security.
- Amazon removes the card from your account right away, but this does not affect your card itself or your bank account.
- You must have at least one payment method on file if you want to make future purchases, so add a replacement card first if you are deleting your only card.
- Removing a card from Amazon does not cancel any active subscriptions or recurring charges tied to that card — you need to update those separately.
What Happens to Subscriptions and Recurring Charges
If you have an active Amazon subscription — such as Prime, Kindle Unlimited, or a Subscribe & Save order — and you delete the card linked to that subscription, Amazon will try to charge your next available payment method instead. If you have no other cards on file, the subscription will fail to renew and may be paused or cancelled.
Before you delete a card, check whether any recurring charges are tied to it. Go to Your Account, then Memberships and subscriptions, and review what is active. If you want to keep a subscription running, add a new payment method first, then update the subscription to use that new card before deleting the old one.
Adding a New Card Before You Delete the Old One
If the card you want to delete is your only payment method, you must add a replacement card before you can remove it. Amazon will not let you delete your last card on file because you need at least one way to pay for purchases.
To add a new card, go to Your Account, then Payment options, and select Add a payment method. Enter the card number, expiration date, CVV, and billing address. Amazon will verify the card — this usually takes a few seconds. Once the new card is confirmed, you can then go back and delete the old one.
Removing a Card That Is Set as Your Default
If the card you want to delete is marked as your default or primary payment method, Amazon may ask you to choose a different default card first. When you try to delete it, you will see a prompt asking you to select another card to use as your default for future purchases.
Pick any other card you have on file and confirm it as your new default. After that, you can proceed with deleting the original card. This step protects you from accidentally having no default payment method set up.
Deleting a Card Does Not Affect Your Bank Account or Credit
Removing a credit card from Amazon only removes it from your Amazon account. It does not close the card itself, affect your credit score, or change anything at your bank. The card remains active and can still be used elsewhere.
If you want to actually close the card with your bank, you need to contact your card issuer directly. Deleting it from Amazon is straightforward removing the stored information from your Amazon profile.
What to Do If You Cannot Find the Delete Option
On rare occasions, Amazon may not show a delete button for a card — this usually happens if the card is currently processing a transaction or if there is a pending charge. Wait a few hours and try again. If the option still does not appear, try using a different web browser or clearing your browser cache and cookies.
If you are using the Amazon mobile app, the delete option may be in a different location. Open the app, go to Account, then Login & security, then Payment settings. The layout is slightly different but the delete function works the same way.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will deleting a card from Amazon stop Amazon Prime charges?
No. If Prime is tied to that card, Amazon will charge your next available payment method when your renewal date comes. To stop Prime charges entirely, you must cancel your Prime membership separately in the Memberships and subscriptions section. Deleting the card alone will not cancel Prime.
Can I delete a card if I have an active order using it?
You can delete it, but Amazon may still try to charge it for the active order. It is safer to wait until the order ships and is delivered before removing the card. If you delete it while an order is pending, contact Amazon customer service to confirm the charge went through.
What if I delete a card by mistake?
You can add it back anytime by going to Payment options and selecting Add a payment method. Enter the same card details and Amazon will recognize it. There is no penalty for removing and re-adding a card.
Do I need to delete old cards, or can I just leave them on file?
You do not have to delete them. Leaving old cards on file does not hurt anything, but removing cards you no longer use is a good security practice. It reduces the number of places where your card information is stored.