You can delete a card from Amazon in two minutes through your account settings
Go to your Amazon account, select Your Account from the top menu, then choose Login & security. Scroll down to Manage your payment methods and click it. Find the card you want to remove, click the three dots next to it, and select Delete. Amazon will ask you to confirm — once you do, the card is gone from your account.
The card itself stays active with your bank. Deleting it from Amazon just means Amazon can no longer charge it. If you've set that card as your default payment method, Amazon will prompt you to pick a different one before you can complete the deletion.
You don't need to contact Amazon support to do this. The process works the same whether you're on a computer, phone, or tablet — just log in to your Amazon account the same way you normally would.
Key Takeaways
- Deleting a card from Amazon takes less than two minutes and happens entirely in your account settings under Manage your payment methods.
- The card itself remains open and active with your bank — you're only removing it from Amazon's records.
- If the card is set as your default payment method, you must choose a different card before Amazon will let you delete it.
- You can delete a card from Amazon even if you have an active subscription or pending order, as long as you have another payment method on file.
What happens to subscriptions and orders when you delete a card
If you delete a card that's attached to an active Amazon subscription (like Prime, Kindle Unlimited, or a Subscribe & Save order), Amazon won't automatically cancel the subscription. Instead, when the next charge is due, Amazon will try to charge your default payment method instead. If you don't have another card on file, the subscription will pause until you add one.
For pending orders — ones you've placed but haven't shipped yet — deleting the card doesn't affect them as long as the order has already been charged. If an order is still in a "payment pending" state and you delete the card it was supposed to charge, you may need to update the payment method or cancel and reorder.
If you're deleting a card because it's expired or compromised, it's worth checking your subscriptions and upcoming orders first. That way you know what to expect and can add a new card before any charges fail.
Why you might want to delete a card from Amazon
The most common reason is security. If your card number was compromised, your bank issued you a replacement card, or you simply want to stop using an old card, removing it from Amazon prevents accidental charges. Even if you're not planning to use Amazon again soon, deleting unused cards reduces the number of places that store your payment information.
Another reason is organization. If you have multiple cards on file and want to keep only your current ones, deleting old or duplicate entries makes your account cleaner and reduces confusion when you're checking out.
You might also delete a card if you're sharing an Amazon account with family members and want to make sure only certain payment methods are available for purchases. Removing a card doesn't prevent someone else from adding it back, but it does remove it from the immediate checkout options.
How to add a new card if you need one after deleting
Go back to Your Account and select Login & security. Click Manage your payment methods again, then look for an Add a payment method or Add card button. Enter your new card number, expiration date, CVV, and billing address. Amazon will verify the card — this usually takes a few seconds, though sometimes it takes a day or two.
Once the card is added, you can set it as your default payment method right away. You don't have to wait for a purchase to use it. If you're in the middle of checkout when you realize you need to add a card, most browsers will let you add it directly from the payment screen without leaving checkout.
Deleting a card versus deactivating it
Amazon doesn't have a "deactivate" option for cards — you either delete it or you keep it. There's no middle ground where the card stays on file but Amazon can't use it. If you want to prevent Amazon from charging a specific card but might need it later, your best option is to remove it now and add it back when you need it.
If you're worried about accidentally using the wrong card at checkout, you can manage this by keeping only one card as your default payment method and deleting the others. That way, every purchase defaults to the card you choose, and you have to deliberately add a different card if you want to use something else.
What to do if you can't find the delete option
If you're looking at your payment methods and don't see a delete button or three-dot menu, check that you're in the right place. The option is specifically under Your Account > Login & security > Manage your payment methods. It's not in the checkout flow or in your order history.
If you're on a phone or tablet, the three-dot menu might be harder to spot — it's usually at the far right of each card entry. Try tapping or clicking directly on the card itself if the menu doesn't appear right away.
If you still can't find it, try logging out and logging back in, or try a different browser or device. Sometimes a cached version of the page doesn't load the delete option properly. If none of that works, you can contact Amazon Customer Service through your account and ask them to remove the card for you — they can do it in seconds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does deleting a card from Amazon hurt my credit score?
No. Deleting a card from Amazon is just removing it from one website's records. Your credit score is based on your payment history, credit utilization, and other factors with your bank and credit card company — not on which websites have your card information stored. Your bank and credit bureaus won't know or care that you removed it from Amazon.
Can I delete a card if I have an active Prime membership?
Yes. Prime will stay active as long as your membership hasn't expired. When the next renewal charge is due, Amazon will charge your default payment method instead. Make sure you have another card on file before deleting, or your renewal might fail.
What if I delete a card by mistake?
You can add it back anytime by going to Manage your payment methods and clicking Add a payment method. There's no waiting period or penalty — just enter the card details again and it's restored to your account.
Does Amazon keep a record of deleted cards?
Amazon keeps records of your account activity for their own purposes, but once you delete a card, it's no longer stored in a way you can see or use. You won't see it in your payment methods list anymore, and Amazon won't charge it. If you need to use that card again, you'll have to enter it fresh.
Can I delete all my cards from Amazon at once?
You can delete them one at a time, but you must keep at least one payment method on file. Amazon won't let you remove your last card because the account needs a way to process charges. If you want to remove all cards, you'd have to delete all but one, then contact Amazon support to request they remove the final one — though they may ask you to add a new payment method first.