Remove a card from Amazon in three steps
Go to your Amazon account, select Login & security, then choose Your payments. Find the card you want to remove, select the three dots next to it, and click Delete. Amazon will ask you to confirm — select Delete card again, and it's gone. The whole process takes less than a minute.
You don't need to replace the card before you delete it, but if it's your only payment method on file, Amazon will ask you to add a new one before you can complete a purchase. If you're removing a card because it's expired, compromised, or you straightforward don't use it anymore, deletion is permanent — Amazon doesn't keep a record of deleted cards.
Key Takeaways
- The fastest way to remove a card is through Login & security > Your payments on the Amazon website or app.
- You can delete a card even if it's set as your default payment method, but you must add a replacement before placing your next order.
- Removing a card from Amazon does not affect your credit score or your relationship with your bank.
- If you're removing a card due to fraud or theft, contact your bank directly in addition to deleting it from Amazon.
Step-by-step: finding and deleting your card
Start on the Amazon homepage and sign into your account. In the top right corner, hover over Account & Lists and select Your Account. On the left side of the page, you'll see a menu — click Login & security.
Scroll down until you see Your payments. Click on it to expand a list of all cards, bank accounts, and other payment methods linked to your account. Each card will show the last four digits and the expiration date. Find the card you want to remove and click the three vertical dots (the menu icon) to the right of it. Select Delete from the dropdown menu.
Amazon will display a confirmation screen asking if you're sure you want to delete the card. Click Delete card to confirm. The card is now removed from your account. If you were using it as your default payment method, Amazon will prompt you to choose a new one the next time you try to check out.
Removing a card on the Amazon mobile app
The process on the mobile app is nearly identical. Open the Amazon app, tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the bottom right corner, and select Your Account. Tap Login & security, then scroll to Your payments.
Tap the card you want to remove — it will expand to show full details. Look for the three dots in the top right corner of the card and tap them. Select Delete, then confirm by tapping Delete card again. The card is removed when ready.
What happens if you delete your only payment method
If the card you're deleting is your only payment method on file, Amazon won't let you complete the deletion without adding a replacement first. The system will prompt you to add a new card, bank account, or other payment option before you can finish removing the old one.
This is a safety measure to prevent you from locking yourself out of your account. You can add the new payment method right then, or you can cancel the deletion and add a new method first, then come back to delete the old card. Either way, you'll always have at least one way to pay for orders.
Removing a card that's set as your default
Your default payment method is the card Amazon charges first when you place an order. You can delete a default card without replacing it first — Amazon will straightforward ask you to choose a new default from your remaining payment methods before your next purchase.
If you want to change your default without deleting the card, go to Your payments, find the card you want to make default, click the three dots, and select Set as default. Then you can go back and delete the old card if you want to.
Why you might want to remove a card
The most common reasons are straightforward: the card is expired, you've closed the account at your bank, or you straightforward don't use it anymore. Removing unused cards from your Amazon account reduces clutter and makes it easier to find the payment method you actually want when you check out.
If you're removing a card because it was lost, stolen, or used fraudulently, delete it from Amazon but also contact your bank or card issuer directly. They can freeze the card, issue a replacement, and dispute any unauthorized charges. Removing it from Amazon is a good second step, but your bank is the one that can actually stop someone from using the card.
What doesn't happen when you delete a card
Deleting a card from Amazon has no effect on your credit score, your credit history, or your relationship with your bank. Your bank won't know you removed the card from Amazon unless you also close the account with them. Amazon doesn't report the deletion to credit bureaus, and it doesn't change any of your financial records outside of Amazon.
If you're worried that removing a card might hurt your credit, it won't. The only thing that changes is that Amazon can no longer charge that specific card. Any subscriptions, recurring orders, or saved payment preferences tied to that card will need to be updated to use a different payment method before they renew.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I undo deleting a card from Amazon?
No. Once you confirm the deletion, the card is permanently removed from your Amazon account. If you want to use that card again, you'll need to add it back by entering the full card number, expiration date, and CVV. Amazon doesn't store deleted cards, so you'll have to re-enter all the information.
Will deleting a card cancel my Amazon Prime membership?
No. Your Prime membership is separate from your payment methods. Deleting a card won't cancel Prime, but if that card was set as the payment method for your Prime renewal, you'll need to update your payment method before the next renewal date to avoid a failed charge.
What if I delete a card and then try to place an order?
Amazon will let you proceed to checkout, but when you reach the payment step, you'll see only your remaining payment methods. If you have no other cards on file, you'll be prompted to add one before you can complete the purchase. You can add a new card right then or save it for later.
Does removing a card from Amazon remove it from other websites?
No. Each website stores its own list of payment methods. Deleting a card from Amazon doesn't affect it on Netflix, Uber, your bank's website, or anywhere else. You'll need to remove it from each site separately if you want it off all of them.
Can I remove a card if there's a pending order using it?
You can delete the card from your account, but if an order is still processing and hasn't been charged yet, Amazon may still try to charge it. Contact Amazon customer service if you want to change the payment method on a pending order — they can update it before the charge goes through.