How to delete a credit card from Amazon
To remove a credit card from your Amazon account, sign in to your account, go to Your Account in the top right, select Login & security, then scroll to Manage payment methods. Find the card you want to remove and click the Delete button next to it. Amazon will ask you to confirm the deletion. Once confirmed, the card is removed and cannot be used for future purchases.
You can only delete a card if at least one other payment method is saved to your account — Amazon requires you to keep at least one valid payment method on file. If you are trying to remove your only card, you will need to add a different payment method (another card, a bank account, or a gift card balance) before you can delete the original one.
Key Takeaways
- The fastest way to delete a card is through Your Account > Login & security > Manage payment methods, then click Delete next to the card.
- Amazon will not let you remove your last payment method, so you must add a replacement card or payment option first.
- Deleted cards are removed when ready and cannot be charged, but Amazon may still have a record of the card for fraud prevention.
- If you are deleting a card because it was lost or stolen, contact your bank or card issuer directly to report it — removing it from Amazon does not cancel the card itself.
Step-by-step: Finding and deleting a card
Open Amazon.com and sign in to your account. In the top right corner, click the account icon or your name, then select Your Account from the dropdown menu. This takes you to your account dashboard.
On the left side of the dashboard, look for Login & security and click it. Scroll down until you see Manage payment methods. Click on that section to expand it and see all the cards and payment methods linked to your account. Each card will show the last four digits and the card type (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, or Discover).
Find the card you want to remove and look for the Delete button or link to its right. Click it. Amazon will show a confirmation message asking if you are sure you want to delete this card. Click Confirm or Yes to complete the removal. The card is now deleted and will not appear in your payment methods list.
What to do if you cannot delete a card
If you see a message saying you cannot delete the card, it is because it is your only payment method on file. Amazon requires at least one valid payment method to remain active on every account. To delete this card, you must first add a different payment method.
Click Add a payment method in the Manage payment methods section. You can add another credit or debit card, a bank account (for ACH transfers), or use an Amazon gift card balance. Once the new payment method is saved and verified, return to the card you want to delete and click Delete. This time it should go through.
Removing a card that is set as your default payment method
If the card you want to delete is marked as your default (the one Amazon uses automatically at checkout), you may need to change the default first. In the Manage payment methods section, look for a card marked as Default or Primary. Click on a different card and select Set as default.
Once you have changed the default, go back to the card you originally wanted to remove and click Delete. The deletion should now work. This step is not always required, but some accounts need the default changed before removing a card.
Deleting a card on the Amazon mobile app
The process is similar on the Amazon mobile app. Open the app, tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the bottom right, then tap Your Account. Scroll down and tap Login & security. Under Manage payment methods, find the card you want to remove and tap the delete or trash icon next to it.
Confirm the deletion when prompted. The card is removed from your account when ready. If you cannot find the Manage payment methods section, make sure you are signed in and that you are looking at the correct account — some users have multiple Amazon accounts.
What happens after you delete a card
Once deleted, the card cannot be used for any new Amazon purchases. If you had recurring charges set up (such as a Prime membership or Subscribe & Save orders), those will attempt to charge your new default payment method at the next billing date. Check your subscriptions and recurring orders to make sure they are set to charge the correct card.
Deleting a card from Amazon does not cancel the card itself or close the account with your bank. The card remains active with your bank and can still be used elsewhere. If the card was lost, stolen, or compromised, you must contact your bank or card issuer directly to report it and request a replacement card or account freeze.
Amazon may retain a record of the deleted card for fraud prevention and account history purposes, but the card will not be charged for any reason after deletion.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will deleting a card cancel my Prime membership?
No. Deleting a card does not cancel Prime. However, Amazon will charge your new default payment method when your Prime renewal date arrives. If you want to cancel Prime itself, you must do that separately in Your Account > Memberships & subscriptions > Prime membership.
Can I delete a card if I have pending orders?
Yes. Deleting a card does not affect orders that have already been placed. However, if an order is still in processing and has not been charged yet, Amazon may attempt to charge the new default payment method instead. Contact Amazon customer service if you are unsure about a specific order.
What if I deleted a card by mistake?
You cannot undo a deletion directly, but you can add the card back to your account. Go to Manage payment methods and click Add a payment method, then enter the card details again. Amazon will verify it as a new entry on your account.
Do I need to delete a card if I'm closing my Amazon account?
No. When you close your Amazon account, all payment methods are automatically removed. You only need to delete individual cards if you want to keep your account open but remove specific payment methods.