How to remove a card from Amazon in three steps
To remove a credit card from Amazon, sign into your account, go to Your Account > Login & Security, select the card you want to remove from the payment methods section, and click Delete. Amazon will ask you to confirm. Once you confirm, the card is removed immediately and cannot be used for future purchases on that account.
The process takes about two minutes. You do not need to contact Amazon support unless the card you want to remove is your only payment method on file — in that case, you must add a different card before you can delete the old one.
Key Takeaways
- You can remove any card from your Amazon account through Your Account > Login & Security > Payment Methods, then click Delete next to the card.
- Amazon will not let you remove your only payment method, so you must add a replacement card first if that is the case.
- Removing a card from Amazon does not close your Amazon account or affect any active subscriptions tied to other payment methods.
- If a card is set as your default payment method, removing it will automatically make another card your default instead.
- Removing a card from Amazon does not contact your bank or credit card issuer — it only stops Amazon from storing and using that card number.
Why you might want to remove a card from Amazon
You may want to remove a card because you received a new card with a different number (after fraud, expiration, or a replacement from your bank), because you closed that card account, or because you simply do not want Amazon to store that card number anymore. Removing it from Amazon does not affect your relationship with your bank or credit card issuer — it only tells Amazon to stop keeping that card on file.
If your card was compromised or you suspect fraud, removing it from Amazon is a good step, but you should also contact your bank or credit card company directly. They can cancel the card, dispute unauthorized charges, and issue you a new one. Amazon removing the card from its system does not reverse any fraudulent charges that already went through.
What happens to subscriptions and recurring charges
If you have an active Amazon subscription (Prime, Kindle Unlimited, or a Subscribe & Save order) tied to the card you are removing, that subscription will not automatically cancel. Instead, Amazon will try to charge your default payment method instead. If you do not have another card on file, the subscription will fail to renew, and you will receive an email notification.
Before you remove a card, check whether any subscriptions or recurring orders are using it. You can see this in Your Account > Memberships & Subscriptions and Your Account > Recurring Payments. If you want to keep a subscription active, make sure you have added a different card first, or update the subscription to use a different payment method before deleting the old card.
The difference between removing a card and updating payment methods
Removing a card deletes it entirely from your account. Updating a payment method means changing which card is used for a specific subscription or order. These are two different actions in Amazon's system.
If you want to keep using Amazon but switch to a new card, you have two options: add the new card to your account first, then remove the old one; or add the new card and update any subscriptions to use it before removing the old card. Either way, you end up with the new card active and the old one gone. The second option is safer because it gives you a chance to confirm the new card works before you delete the old one.
If Amazon will not let you remove the card
The most common reason Amazon blocks card removal is that it is your only payment method on file. Amazon requires at least one valid payment method in your account at all times. To fix this, add a new card first (Your Account > Login & Security > Add a Payment Method), then go back and delete the old one.
If you have added a new card but Amazon still will not let you remove the old one, the new card may not have been saved successfully. Try adding it again, or contact Amazon Customer Service to confirm both cards are in your account. You can reach them through Your Account > Contact Us or by calling the number on your Amazon receipt or account page.
Removing a card does not affect your credit score
Deleting a card from Amazon has no impact on your credit report or credit score. Amazon does not report to credit bureaus when you add or remove payment methods from your account. Your credit score is affected only by your actual credit behavior — whether you pay bills on time, how much credit you use, and how long you have had accounts open.
If you are removing a card because you are concerned about fraud or security, that is a smart step, but it will not show up on your credit report. If fraudulent charges were already made on that card, your bank or credit card issuer handles the dispute process separately from Amazon.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I remove a card if I have an active Prime membership?
Yes. Your Prime membership will not cancel when you remove the card. Amazon will charge your default payment method when your membership renews. Make sure you have another valid card on file before removing the one currently linked to Prime.
What if I remove a card by mistake?
You can add it back to your account anytime by going to Your Account > Login & Security > Add a Payment Method and entering the card details again. There is no waiting period or penalty for re-adding a card you previously removed.
Does removing a card from Amazon remove it from other websites too?
No. Your card is stored separately on each website where you have saved it. Removing it from Amazon only removes it from Amazon. You would need to remove it separately from any other retailers, apps, or services where you have saved that card number.
Can I remove a card if there is a pending order using it?
You can remove the card, but if the order has not been charged yet, Amazon may fail to process the payment. If you have a pending order, wait for it to be charged and shipped before removing the card, or update the order to use a different payment method first.