Delete a card in three steps from Your Account settings

Open Amazon.com and sign in. Hover over "Account & Lists" in the top right corner, then click "Your Account." On the next page, find "Login & security" in the left menu and click it. Scroll down until you see "Manage your payment methods" and click that link.

You'll see a list of all cards saved to your account. Find the card you want to remove and click the "Delete" button next to it. Amazon will ask you to confirm — click "Delete" again, and the card is gone. The whole process takes less than a minute.

If you don't see a "Delete" button next to a card, it means that card is currently set as your default payment method. You'll need to change your default card first (see the section below), then come back and delete the old one.

Key Takeaways

  • You can delete any saved card from the "Manage your payment methods" section of Your Account, which takes about one minute.
  • If a card shows no delete option, it is set as your default payment method and you must change that first.
  • Deleting a card from Amazon does not affect your credit score or your relationship with your bank.
  • You can add a new card anytime by going back to "Manage your payment methods" and clicking "Add a payment method."

Change your default payment method before deleting

Amazon requires you to have at least one card on file at all times. If the card you want to delete is your default (the one Amazon charges first), you must pick a different card as your default before you can remove it.

From the "Manage your payment methods" page, look for the card you want to make your default. Click "Set as default" next to that card. Once it's set, go back to the card you want to delete and the "Delete" button will now appear. Click it and confirm.

If you don't have another card saved yet, you'll need to add one first. Click "Add a payment method," enter the new card details, and save it. Then set it as default, and you can delete the old card.

What happens after you delete a card

Once you delete a card, Amazon stops storing that information. You won't see it in your payment methods list anymore, and Amazon can't charge it for future orders. If you have an active subscription (like Prime) or a pre-order, Amazon will charge your default card instead.

Deleting a card from Amazon has no effect on your credit report or your relationship with your bank. Your bank will not know you removed the card from Amazon's system. If you want to stop the card itself from working anywhere, you'll need to contact your bank directly and ask them to cancel or freeze the card.

Add a new card if you deleted your only one by mistake

If you deleted your only saved card and now can't complete a purchase, you can add a new one right away. Go back to "Your Account," click "Login & security," then "Manage your payment methods." Click "Add a payment method" and enter your card details. Amazon will save it when ready, and you can use it for your next order.

You don't need to wait for anything to process — the card is ready to use as soon as you finish entering the information and click "Add your card."

Remove a card saved to a specific Amazon device

If you saved a card to an Amazon device like an Echo Show or Fire tablet, removing it from your main Amazon account won't delete it from that device. You'll need to remove it separately on the device itself.

On most Amazon devices, go to Settings, then "Accounts & Lists," then "Your Account," then "Payment methods." Find the card and select "Remove" or "Delete." The steps vary slightly depending on which device you're using, so check your device's help section if you get stuck.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will deleting a card stop Amazon from charging it?

Yes. Once you delete a card from Amazon, the company cannot charge it anymore. If you have an active subscription or pre-order, Amazon will charge your default card instead. If you want to stop the card from working everywhere, contact your bank.

Can I delete a card if I have an active Prime subscription?

You can delete any card except your default payment method. If the card you want to delete is your default, set a different card as default first. Your Prime subscription will continue to charge the new default card.

What if I don't remember which card is which?

On the "Manage your payment methods" page, each card shows the last four digits and the card type (Visa, Mastercard, etc.). If you're still unsure, contact your bank to confirm which card is which before you delete anything.

Does Amazon keep my deleted card information?

No. When you delete a card, Amazon removes it from your account. The company does not store the information after deletion. If you want to use that card again in the future, you'll need to enter the full card number again.

Can I delete a card if I have a pending refund?

Yes, you can delete the card. If a refund is pending and the card is still active at your bank, the refund will go through. If the card has been closed by your bank, contact Amazon customer service to ask where the refund should go instead.