Delete a card from Amazon in three steps
To remove a credit card from Amazon, sign into your account, go to Your Account > Login & security, scroll to Saved cards and accounts, and select Manage payment methods. Find the card you want to remove, click the three dots next to it, and choose Delete. Amazon will ask you to confirm — click Delete card again and it's gone.
The process takes about two minutes. You can delete any card except the one currently set as your default payment method. If you want to remove your default card, you must first set a different card as the default, then delete the old one.
Key Takeaways
- You cannot delete your default payment method without first choosing a different card as the default.
- Deleted cards are removed from your account when ready and cannot be used for future purchases.
- Removing a card does not affect past orders or refunds tied to that card.
- You can delete cards from the Login & security section under Your Account, not from the checkout page.
- If you delete a card by mistake, you can add it back anytime by entering the card details again.
Access your payment methods through Your Account
Open Amazon and sign in with your email and password. In the top right corner, hover over Account & Lists and click Your Account from the dropdown menu. You'll land on your account homepage.
On the left side of the page, you'll see a menu with several options. Click Login & security. This section shows all the ways you can access your account and your saved payment information.
The Login & security page displays your password settings, two-factor authentication options, and recognized devices. Scroll past these sections to find your payment details lower on the page.
Find and open your saved payment methods
Scroll down the Login & security page until you see the section labeled Saved cards and accounts. This shows every credit card, debit card, and digital wallet (like Apple Pay or Google Pay) you've saved to Amazon.
Click Manage payment methods under that heading. A new page will open showing all your saved cards with the last four digits visible — for example, "Visa ending in 4829." Your default payment method will be marked with a blue checkmark or labeled as "Default."
If you have multiple cards saved, each one will appear as a separate row. The order they appear in does not matter — only the one marked as default will be charged automatically for subscriptions and recurring orders.
Remove the card you no longer want
Find the card you want to delete in the list. To the right of that card, you'll see three vertical dots (called a menu icon). Click those dots and a small menu will appear with options including Edit, Set as default, and Delete.
Click Delete. Amazon will show a confirmation message asking "Are you sure you want to delete this card?" Click the Delete card button to confirm. The card is now removed from your account and cannot be used for purchases.
After you confirm the deletion, you'll be returned to the payment methods list. The card you deleted will no longer appear on this page.
What to do if the card is your default payment method
If you try to delete your default card, Amazon will not let you. Instead, you'll see a message saying you must set a different payment method as the default first.
Go back to the payment methods list. Click the three dots next to a different card you want to use as your default, and select Set as default. Once that card is marked default, go back to the card you wanted to delete, click the three dots, and select Delete. This two-step process ensures you always have at least one payment method on file.
What happens after you delete a card
Once deleted, the card is removed from your account when ready. You cannot use it to place new orders on Amazon. If you have an active subscription (like Prime membership or Subscribe & Save orders), those will continue using your default payment method instead.
Deleting a card does not affect orders you've already placed or refunds you're waiting for. If a refund was issued to that card before you deleted it, the refund will still go through to the card issuer. You can also re-add the same card to your account at any time by going to Your Account > Login & security > Manage payment methods and clicking Add a payment method.
If you delete a card that was used for a Subscribe & Save order or a recurring delivery, Amazon will automatically charge your default payment method for the next cycle. You won't receive a warning before this happens, so make sure your default card is one you want to use.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will deleting a card cancel my Amazon Prime membership?
No. Your Prime membership will continue, but Amazon will charge your default payment method for the next renewal. If you want to cancel Prime, you must do that separately in your account settings under Your Account > Memberships and subscriptions > Prime membership.
Can I delete a card if I have a pending order?
Yes. Deleting a card does not affect orders already placed. The charge has already been processed, so removing the card from your account won't change anything about that order or its delivery.
What if I accidentally deleted the wrong card?
You can add it back anytime. Go to Your Account > Login & security > Manage payment methods and click Add a payment method. Enter the card details again and it will be saved to your account.
Can I delete a card from the checkout page?
No. You can only delete cards from the Login & security section of your account. During checkout, you can choose not to use a saved card and enter a different one, but you cannot remove cards from that screen.
What if I have only one card saved and it's my default?
You cannot delete your only payment method. Amazon requires at least one valid payment method on file. If you want to remove this card, you must add a different card first, set it as default, and then delete the original card.