Remove a card from Amazon in three steps
To delete a credit card from Amazon, sign into your account, go to Your Account > Login & security, scroll to Saved payment methods, and click the X or Delete button next to the card you want to remove. Amazon will confirm the deletion when ready. The card stays active on your credit report and with your bank — you are only removing it from Amazon's stored list.
You can remove any card except the one currently set as your default payment method. If the card you want to delete is your default, you must first set a different card as default, then delete the original one. Amazon requires at least one payment method on file to keep your account active.
Key Takeaways
- Sign into Amazon, navigate to Your Account > Login & security, find Saved payment methods, and click Delete next to the card you want to remove.
- You cannot delete your default payment method without first choosing a different card as the new default.
- Deleting a card from Amazon does not close the card, report it to credit bureaus, or change anything with your bank.
- If you have an active subscription or pending order, Amazon may prevent deletion until those transactions complete.
- You can add the card back to your account at any time by entering the card number again during checkout or in Your Account settings.
Why you might want to delete a card from Amazon
You may want to remove a card because you lost it, it expired, you switched to a different card, or you no longer want that payment method stored online. Deleting it from Amazon reduces the number of places where your card information sits in a database, which lowers the risk if Amazon's systems are breached.
Removing a card also prevents accidental charges if someone gains access to your Amazon account. If you share your login with family members or use a shared device, deleting unused cards means fewer payment options are available to anyone who logs in without your permission.
Step-by-step: Finding and deleting your card
Step 1: Sign in and open Your Account. Go to amazon.com, click the account icon in the top right corner, and select Your Account from the dropdown menu.
Step 2: Navigate to Login & security. On the Your Account page, look for the Login & security section on the left side. Click it to open your security settings.
Step 3: Locate Saved payment methods. Scroll down the Login & security page until you see Saved payment methods. This section lists every credit card, debit card, and other payment method you have stored.
Step 4: Click Delete next to the card. Find the card you want to remove and click the X, Delete, or Remove button next to it. Amazon will ask you to confirm the deletion. Click Confirm or Yes to complete the removal.
What happens if your card is set as default
Amazon requires a default payment method — the card that charges automatically when you place an order and do not choose a different one at checkout. If you try to delete your default card, Amazon will show a message saying you must set a different card as default first.
To work around this, click Set as default next to a different card, wait for the page to refresh, then go back to the card you want to delete and click the delete button. The old default card can now be removed.
If you have only one card on file, you cannot delete it. You must add a second payment method before you can remove the first one.
Deleting a card when you have active orders or subscriptions
Amazon may block deletion of a card if you have a pending order charging to that card or an active subscription (like Amazon Prime or Subscribe & Save) set to renew on that card. The system prevents deletion to avoid failed charges.
If deletion is blocked, check your Your Orders page for any orders still processing. Wait for them to ship and charge completely. For subscriptions, go to Your Account > Memberships & subscriptions, switch the subscription to a different payment method, and then try deleting the card again.
What deleting a card does and does not do
Deleting a card from Amazon only removes it from your Amazon account. It does not close the card with your bank, report anything to credit bureaus, or change your credit score. Your bank still considers the card active unless you close it separately through your bank's website or by calling customer service.
Deleting the card also does not cancel any subscriptions or memberships tied to it. If you have Amazon Prime or another subscription charging to that card, you must change the payment method in your subscription settings before deleting the card, or the subscription will fail to renew and you may lose access to benefits.
Once deleted, the card no longer appears in your saved payment methods list. If you want to use that card on Amazon again, you will need to enter the full card number, expiration date, and security code during checkout or add it manually through Your Account settings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I delete a card if I have a pending Amazon order?
No. Amazon blocks deletion of any card with an active or pending charge. Wait for the order to ship and the charge to complete, then try deleting the card again. If the order is stuck in processing, contact Amazon customer service to cancel it first.
Will 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 remains open with your bank. To close the card, you must contact your bank directly or use your bank's website or app.
What if I accidentally deleted a card I still need?
You can add it back when ready. During checkout, select Add a new payment method and enter the card number, expiration date, and security code. Or go to Your Account > Login & security > Saved payment methods and click Add a payment method.
Can I delete all my cards from Amazon?
No. Amazon requires at least one payment method on file to keep your account active. You can delete all but one card, but you must keep at least one card, bank account, or other payment method stored.
Does deleting a card affect my credit score?
No. Deleting a card from Amazon has no effect on your credit score or credit report. Your credit score is determined by your payment history, credit utilization, and other factors with your bank and credit bureaus, not by what payment methods you store online.