Delete a card from Amazon in three steps
Go to Your Account on Amazon, select Manage payment methods, find the card you want to remove, and click Delete. Amazon will ask you to confirm — click Delete again. The card is then removed from your account and cannot be charged.
You do not need to contact Amazon support or wait for confirmation. The deletion is when ready. If you have orders pending on that card, Amazon will prompt you to choose a different payment method before you can complete the deletion.
The process is the same whether you are on desktop, mobile web, or the Amazon app. The card remains active with your bank — you are only removing it from Amazon's stored payment methods.
Key Takeaways
- Navigate to Your Account, then Manage payment methods, to see all cards linked to your Amazon account.
- Click the Delete button next to the card you want to remove and confirm the deletion when prompted.
- If you have an active order charged to that card, Amazon will require you to select a different payment method before the deletion goes through.
- Deleting a card from Amazon does not close the card itself or affect your relationship with your bank.
- You can add the card back to your account at any time by entering the card details again.
Where to find your payment methods on desktop
Open Amazon.com and sign in to your account. Hover over the Account & Lists menu in the top right corner and click Your Account. On the Your Account page, look for the Payments section on the left side of the screen and click Manage payment methods.
You will see a list of all credit cards, debit cards, and other payment methods currently saved to your account. Each card shows the last four digits and the card type (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover). Next to each card is a Delete button.
How to remove a card on mobile or the Amazon app
Open the Amazon app or go to Amazon.com on your phone's browser. Tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the bottom right corner of the app, or tap Account & Lists at the top of the mobile website. Select Your Account.
Scroll down to find Manage payment methods and tap it. Find the card you want to delete, tap Delete, and confirm when Amazon asks you to verify. The card is removed when ready.
What happens if you delete a card with a pending order
If you try to delete a card that has an active or pending order charged to it, Amazon will not allow the deletion. Instead, you will see a message telling you that you must choose a different payment method for that order first.
To proceed, select a different card or payment method from your account and assign it to the pending order. Once the order is no longer tied to that card, you can return to Manage payment methods and delete it. This protects you from accidentally removing the payment method for an order that has not yet shipped.
Deleting your only payment method
Amazon requires at least one valid payment method on file to place orders. If you try to delete your only card, Amazon will prevent the deletion and ask you to add a different payment method first.
If you want to remove all cards from your account, add a new payment method (another card, a gift card balance, or another option Amazon accepts) before deleting the old one. You can then delete the original card without issue.
What to do if the Delete button does not appear
If you cannot see a Delete button next to a card, the most common reason is that the card is currently assigned to an active order or subscription. Check your Orders page to see if any recent purchases are still pending on that card.
If you have an active Amazon subscription (Prime, Subscribe & Save, or a digital subscription), the card may be linked to automatic renewal. You will need to update the payment method for that subscription before you can delete the card. Go to Your Account, select Memberships and subscriptions, and update the payment method there.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does deleting a card from Amazon close the card with my bank?
No. Deleting a card from Amazon only removes it from your Amazon account. The card itself remains open and active with your bank. You can still use it anywhere else, and your bank will continue to send you statements.
Can I add the card back to Amazon after I delete it?
Yes. You can add any card back to your Amazon account at any time by going to Manage payment methods and entering the card details again. There is no waiting period or reactivation process.
Will Amazon charge my card after I delete it?
No. Once you delete a card, Amazon cannot charge it. If you have a subscription or recurring order, you must assign a different payment method to it before deleting the card, or the subscription will fail at the next renewal date.
What if I accidentally deleted the wrong card?
Go back to Manage payment methods and add the card again by entering its details. There is no recovery process — you straightforward re-enter the information. If you are unsure which card you deleted, check your wallet or contact your bank for the card number.
Can I delete a card if it has a refund pending?
Yes. A pending refund does not prevent deletion. The refund will go back to the card at your bank, even after you remove it from Amazon. You do not need to keep the card linked to your account for the refund to process.