Remove a card in three steps from your Amazon account settings
To remove a credit card from Amazon, go to Your Account in the top right corner, select Login & security, then scroll to Manage your payment methods and click the card you want to remove. Select Delete and confirm. The card is gone from your account immediately, though Amazon may keep a record of it for fraud prevention.
You do not need to contact Amazon customer service to delete a card. The process takes less than a minute and works the same way whether you added the card years ago or yesterday. If you cannot find the payment methods section, make sure you are signed into the account that holds the card — Amazon keeps separate payment lists for each account.
Key Takeaways
- Log into Your Account, go to Login & security, and find Manage your payment methods to see all cards linked to that account.
- Click the card you want to remove and select Delete — no confirmation email is sent, but the card stops working on Amazon immediately.
- You can remove a card even if it is set as your default payment method; Amazon will ask you to choose a new default before the deletion goes through.
- Removing a card from Amazon does not close the card itself or affect your credit score — it only breaks the link between the card and your Amazon account.
- If you have an active Amazon Business account separate from your personal account, you must remove the card from each account separately.
What happens when you delete a card
Once you delete a card, Amazon stops storing it and you cannot use it to make purchases on Amazon.com or through any Amazon service tied to that account — including Prime Video, Audible, or Amazon Fresh. The card is removed from your saved payment methods within seconds.
Amazon keeps encrypted records of deleted cards for fraud detection and dispute resolution, but you will not see the card listed in your account anymore. If you later want to use that card again on Amazon, you will need to add it back by entering the full card number, expiration date, and CVV.
Removing your default payment method
If the card you want to remove is set as your default, Amazon will not let you delete it until you choose a different default card first. When you click Delete on your default card, a message appears asking you to select another card to use instead.
If you have no other cards saved, you will need to add a new payment method before you can remove the default one. You can add a replacement card, debit card, or prepaid card, then set it as default, then go back and delete the original card.
Removing a card linked to a subscription or recurring charge
If the card is being used for an active Amazon subscription — such as Prime membership, a magazine subscription, or a recurring delivery order — you can still delete it. However, Amazon will need a different payment method on file to charge for the subscription going forward.
Before you remove the card, update the payment method for any active subscriptions. Go to Your Account, select Memberships and subscriptions, and update the payment method for each subscription separately. Once you have switched them all to a different card, you can safely remove the old card.
Removing a card from Amazon Business
Amazon Business accounts have a separate payment method list from personal Amazon accounts. If you have both, removing a card from your personal account does not remove it from your Business account, and vice versa.
To remove a card from Amazon Business, sign into your Business account, go to Account in the top left, select Account settings, then Payment methods. Click the card and select Delete. The process is the same as a personal account, but you must do it separately for each account.
Why you might want to remove a card
Common reasons to remove a card include replacing an old card with a new one after your bank reissued it, removing a card you no longer use, or cleaning up your account after a security concern. You might also remove a card if you are closing that account or switching to a different payment method.
If your card was compromised or you suspect fraud, removing it from Amazon is a good first step, but you should also contact your bank or card issuer directly. They can cancel the physical card, monitor for unauthorized charges, and issue you a replacement. Amazon's deletion only stops new charges through Amazon — it does not protect the card itself.
If you cannot find the payment methods section
Make sure you are signed into the correct Amazon account. Some people have multiple accounts — a personal account, a Business account, or an account shared with a family member. The payment methods section only shows cards linked to the account you are currently signed into.
If you are signed into the right account and still cannot see the card, it may have already been removed. You can also try clearing your browser cache and signing in again. If the card still does not appear, contact Amazon Customer Service through the Contact Us link at the bottom of any Amazon page — they can confirm whether the card is still on file.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does removing a card from Amazon hurt my credit score?
No. Removing a card from Amazon is just removing a payment method from your account. It does not close the card, report anything to credit bureaus, or affect your credit in any way. Your credit score is based on your payment history and credit usage with the card issuer, not on where you use the card.
Can I remove a card if I have an unpaid Amazon order?
Yes, you can remove the card even if you have an unpaid order. However, if Amazon tries to charge that card for the order and the card is no longer on file, the charge will fail. Update the payment method for the order first, or contact Amazon to resolve the unpaid balance before removing the card.
What if I accidentally deleted the wrong card?
You can add the card back to your account anytime by going to Your Account, Login & security, Manage your payment methods, and selecting Add a payment method. Enter the card details again and it will be restored to your account. There is no waiting period or reactivation process.
Will Amazon send me a confirmation email when I delete a card?
Amazon does not send a confirmation email when you delete a card. The deletion happens immediately when you click Delete and confirm. If you want proof that you removed it, you can take a screenshot of your payment methods page after the card is gone.
Can someone else remove my card from my Amazon account?
Only someone with access to your Amazon account can remove a card. If you share your account with a family member or gave someone your login, they could delete a card. If you think someone removed a card without permission, change your Amazon password immediately and review your account activity.