How to delete a credit card from Amazon
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. Find the card you want to remove, click the three dots next to it, and select Delete. Amazon will ask you to confirm — click Delete again.
The process takes less than a minute. You do not need to contact Amazon support unless the card is your only payment method on file — in that case, you must add a new card before you can delete the old one. Amazon keeps a record that the card existed on your account, but the card details themselves are removed from their system.
Key Takeaways
- You can delete any credit card from your Amazon account through Your Account settings without calling or emailing Amazon.
- Amazon requires at least one payment method on file, so add a replacement card before deleting your only card.
- Deleting a card from Amazon does not close the card itself or change anything with your bank — it only removes it from your Amazon account.
- If you have an active subscription or pending order, make sure your new payment method is set as the default before deleting the old card.
Step-by-step walkthrough
Start by opening Amazon.com and signing into your account. In the top right corner, you will see Account & Lists — click that dropdown menu.
From the dropdown, select Your Account. This takes you to your account hub. Look for the section labeled Login & security and click it. Scroll down the page until you see Manage payment methods — this is where all your saved cards live.
Find the card you want to remove in the list. To the right of that card, you will see three vertical dots (sometimes called a menu icon). Click those dots. A small menu will pop up with the option to Delete. Click Delete, and Amazon will ask you to confirm your choice. Click Delete one more time to finish.
What happens if the card is your only payment method
If you try to delete a card and it is the only one on your account, Amazon will not let you. Instead, you will see a message saying you need at least one payment method. In this case, add a new card first, then come back and delete the old one.
To add a card, stay in the Manage payment methods section and click Add a payment method. Enter your new card details and set it as your default if you want Amazon to use it for future purchases. Once the new card is saved and confirmed, go back to the list and delete the old card using the steps above.
Deleting a card does not close it or affect your credit
Removing a card from Amazon only removes it from your Amazon account. Your credit card itself stays open and active with your bank. Your credit report and credit score are not affected by deleting a card from any website or service.
If you want to actually close the credit card with your bank, that is a separate step you would take with your card issuer — call the number on the back of the card or log into your bank's website. But deleting it from Amazon has nothing to do with closing the card.
What to do before deleting a card with active subscriptions
If you have an active Amazon subscription — such as Prime, Kindle Unlimited, or a Subscribe & Save order — make sure your new card is set as the default payment method before you delete the old one. Amazon charges subscriptions to your default card, so if you delete the card that was handling those charges without setting up a replacement, your subscription may fail to renew.
To set a card as your default, go back to Manage payment methods, find the card you want to use, click the three dots, and select Set as default. Once that is done, you can safely delete the old card.
Deleting a card from a joint or family account
If you share an Amazon account with someone else or use Amazon Household (which links multiple accounts), only the account owner can delete payment methods. If you are not the owner, ask the owner to remove the card for you.
If you are the owner and want to remove a card that another household member added, the process is the same — go to Manage payment methods and delete it. That person will no longer be able to use that card for purchases on the shared account, but the card itself remains open with their bank.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will deleting a card from Amazon stop fraud if my card was compromised?
Deleting the card from Amazon removes it from that account, but it does not protect the card itself. If you believe your card was compromised, contact your bank or card issuer directly — they can freeze or cancel the card and issue you a new one. Then delete the old card from Amazon and add the new one.
Can I delete a card if I have a pending order?
If your pending order is set to charge the card you want to delete, you should wait until the order ships and charges before removing it. If you delete the card before the charge goes through, the order may fail. Once the charge is complete, you can safely delete the card.
What if I forgot which card is which in my payment methods list?
Amazon shows the last four digits of each card in your payment methods list, along with the card type (Visa, Mastercard, etc.) and expiration date. Check your physical cards or your bank's website to match those details to the card you want to delete.
Do I need to delete a card before closing my Amazon account?
No. If you close your entire Amazon account, all payment methods are removed automatically. You only need to manually delete individual cards if you want to keep your account open but remove that specific card.