You can remove an Amazon credit card in two minutes through your account settings

To remove an Amazon credit card, log into your Amazon account, go to Your Account, select Login & security, then scroll to Manage payment methods. Find the card you want to remove and click the Delete button next to it. Amazon will ask you to confirm — click Confirm deletion and the card is gone.

The card stays in your Amazon wallet for a few seconds after you delete it, then disappears completely. You can remove any card except the one set as your default payment method. If you want to delete your default card, you must first set a different card as the default, then delete the original one.

Key Takeaways

  • You cannot delete a card while it is set as your default payment method — you must choose a different default card first.
  • The deletion happens when ready once you confirm, and the card no longer appears in your payment methods list.
  • Removing a card from your Amazon account does not close the card itself or affect your credit — it only disconnects it from Amazon.
  • If you have an active Amazon credit card account, removing the card from your account does not cancel the card with the bank.

Step-by-step: Removing a card on desktop

Open Amazon.com and sign in to your account. In the top right corner, click Account & Lists, then select Your Account from the dropdown menu.

On the Your Account page, look for the section labeled Login & security on the left side. Click it. Scroll down until you see Manage payment methods and click that link. You will see a list of all cards connected to your Amazon account, including the last four digits and the card type (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, or Discover).

Find the card you want to remove. To the right of that card, click the Delete button. A popup window will appear asking you to confirm. Click Confirm deletion. The card is now removed from your account.

Step-by-step: Removing a card on mobile

Open the Amazon app and tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the bottom right corner. Tap Your Account.

Scroll down and tap Login & security. Then tap Manage payment methods. You will see all your saved cards listed with the last four digits visible.

Tap the card you want to remove. A details screen will open. Tap Delete at the bottom of the screen. Confirm the deletion when prompted. The card is removed when ready.

What to do if you cannot delete your card

If the Delete button is grayed out or missing, that card is set as your default payment method. Amazon requires you to have at least one payment method on file, so you cannot remove a card while it is the default.

To remove it, first set a different card as your default. Go back to Manage payment methods, find another card you want to keep, and click Set as default next to it. Once a new default is active, go back to the card you want to remove and click Delete.

If you have only one card on file, you must add a second payment method before you can delete the first one. You can add a debit card, credit card, or link a bank account. Once the second method is added and set as default, you can delete the original card.

Removing an Amazon-branded credit card versus a regular card

There is a difference between removing a card from your Amazon account and canceling an Amazon credit card with the bank. Removing the card from your account just disconnects it — the card itself stays active with the bank, and you can still use it elsewhere.

If you have an Amazon credit card issued by Chase or another bank and you want to actually close the card, you need to contact the bank directly. Removing it from Amazon does not close the account. Call the number on the back of the card or log into your bank's website to cancel the card itself.

If you straightforward want to stop using the card on Amazon but keep it active for other purchases, removing it from your Amazon account is all you need to do.

What happens to orders after you remove a card

Removing a card does not affect orders you have already placed. Past purchases stay on your account and the charges remain on the card you used to buy them. The card removal only stops Amazon from using that card for future purchases.

If you have a subscription or recurring delivery set to charge that card, removing the card will cause the next charge to fail. Before you delete a card, check whether any subscriptions or Subscribe & Save orders are tied to it. You can change the payment method for these in your Subscriptions or Manage Your Subscriptions and Memberships section.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does removing a card from Amazon hurt my credit score?

No. Removing a card from your Amazon account is just disconnecting it from the website. It does not close the card, report anything to credit bureaus, or affect your credit in any way. Your credit score is only affected if you close the actual card account with the bank.

Can I remove a card if I have an unpaid balance?

Yes, you can remove the card from your Amazon account even if you owe money on it. However, if you have an active subscription or recurring charge set to that card, removing it will cause the next charge to fail. Pay any outstanding balance first, then remove the card from your account and cancel any recurring charges.

What if I accidentally deleted the wrong card?

You can add the card back to your account at any time. Go to Manage payment methods and click Add a payment method. Enter the card details again and it will be restored to your account. There is no waiting period or penalty for re-adding a card you previously removed.

Can I remove a card if it is linked to my Amazon Prime membership?

Yes, but make sure you have a different payment method set as your default first. Your Prime membership will continue as long as your account has an active payment method on file. If you remove all cards and have no backup payment method, your membership may be interrupted when the next renewal date arrives.