How to delete a credit card from Amazon
You can remove a credit card from your Amazon account in two minutes through the website or app. Go to Your Account, select Your Payments, then Manage payment methods. Find the card you want to remove and click Delete. Amazon will ask you to confirm — once you do, the card is gone from your account immediately.
You can delete a card whether or not it's your default payment method. If it is your default, Amazon will ask you to choose a different card before letting you delete it. If you have no other payment method saved, Amazon won't let you delete the last one — you'll need to add a new card first.
The card itself remains valid and active with your bank. Deleting it from Amazon only removes it from your account on that site. Your bank will not be notified, and the card will still work everywhere else.
Key Takeaways
- You can delete any saved card through Your Account > Your Payments > Manage payment methods, then click Delete next to the card.
- If the card is your default payment method, you must choose a different card before Amazon will let you delete it.
- Amazon will not let you delete your last payment method on file — add a new card first if you only have one.
- Deleting a card from Amazon does not close the card or notify your bank; it only removes it from your Amazon account.
Step-by-step: deleting a card on desktop
Open Amazon in a web browser and sign in. In the top right, hover over Account & Lists and click Your Account from the dropdown menu.
On the left side of the page, find and click Your Payments. Then click Manage payment methods. You'll see a list of all cards saved to your account, with the default card marked.
Next to the card you want to remove, click the Delete button. A confirmation box will appear asking "Are you sure?" Click Delete again to confirm. The card is now removed from your account.
Step-by-step: deleting a card on the Amazon app
Open the Amazon app and tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the bottom right corner. Scroll down and tap Your Account.
Tap Login & security, then scroll down to Manage your payment methods. You'll see your saved cards listed. Tap the card you want to remove.
At the bottom of the card details screen, tap Delete payment method. Confirm when Amazon asks you to. The card is now removed.
What happens if you try to delete your only payment method
Amazon requires at least one payment method on file at all times. If you have only one card saved and try to delete it, Amazon will show an error message saying you need to add a new payment method before you can remove the current one.
To work around this, add a new card or payment method first (a debit card, another credit card, or a gift card balance all count). Once the new method is saved and confirmed, you can then delete the old card.
What to do if you can't find the delete button
If you see a card listed but no Delete button next to it, the card is likely your default payment method. Amazon hides the Delete button for your default card to prevent you from accidentally removing the payment method you use most often.
To delete it, first click on the card to open its details. Look for an option to Set a different default payment method or similar wording. Choose a different card from your list. Once you've switched your default, go back to the payment methods list and the Delete button will now appear next to the card you want to remove.
Reasons you might want to remove a card
You may delete a card because it's expired, you've closed the account at your bank, or you simply don't want to use it anymore. Some people remove old cards to reduce clutter in their account or to prevent accidental charges if the card number was compromised.
Removing a card is also useful if you're selling your account or letting someone else use it temporarily — you can delete your personal payment methods and let them add their own. Just remember that deleting a card does not affect any past orders charged to that card.
What happens to past orders after you delete a card
Deleting a card from your account does not change or cancel any orders you've already placed with it. Your order history stays the same, and Amazon keeps a record of which card was used for each past purchase. You can still view and manage those orders normally.
If you need to return an item or get a refund, Amazon will refund the original payment method — even if you've since deleted that card from your account. The refund goes back to your bank account or card issuer, not to a new payment method you've added.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I delete a card that has a pending order?
Yes. Deleting a card does not affect orders already placed, even if they haven't shipped yet. The charge has already gone through to your bank. You can delete the card without any impact on that order.
Will deleting a card from Amazon affect my credit score?
No. Removing a card from your Amazon account is just account housekeeping — it has no connection to your credit report or score. Your bank and credit card issuer won't know you deleted it from Amazon.
What if I accidentally delete the wrong card?
You can add it back immediately by going to Your Payments > Manage payment methods and clicking Add a payment method. Enter the card details again and it will be saved to your account. There's no waiting period or penalty for re-adding a card.
Can I delete a card if I have an active Amazon Prime membership?
Yes, as long as you have another payment method on file. Amazon uses your default payment method to renew Prime, so you can delete other cards freely. If you want to delete your default card, switch to a different card first, then delete the old one.
Does deleting a card stop Amazon from charging me?
Deleting a card stops Amazon from using that specific card for future purchases, but it doesn't stop charges for subscriptions like Prime or Subscribe & Save. Those will charge your default payment method instead. To stop a subscription, you need to cancel it separately in Your Account > Memberships and subscriptions.