Remove a card in three steps from your account settings
To remove a credit card from Amazon, go to Your Account in the top right corner, select Login & security, scroll to Manage payment methods, and click the X next to the card you want to delete. Amazon will ask you to confirm the removal. The card is then gone from your account and cannot be used for future purchases.
You can remove any card except the one currently set as your default payment method. If the card you want to remove is your default, you must first set a different card as default, then remove the original one. This prevents you from accidentally deleting your only payment option.
Removing a card from Amazon does not close the card itself, cancel it with your bank, or affect your credit. It only stops Amazon from storing and using that card number on your account.
Key Takeaways
- You can remove any stored card except your default payment method from the Login & security section of Your Account.
- If you want to remove your default card, you must first choose a different card as your default payment method.
- Removing a card from Amazon does not cancel the card with your bank or change your credit in any way.
- Once deleted, the card is no longer stored on Amazon and cannot be used to make purchases on the site.
- You can add the card back to your account later if you change your mind.
Step-by-step: Finding and deleting your card
Start by signing into your Amazon account. In the top right corner, click on Account, then select Your Account from the dropdown menu. This takes you to your account home page.
On the left side of the page, look for Login & security and click it. Scroll down until you see the section labeled Manage payment methods. This section lists every card currently saved to your account, along with the last four digits and expiration date of each.
Find the card you want to remove and look to the right of it. You will see an X button. Click it. Amazon will show a confirmation message asking if you are sure you want to delete this card. Click Delete or Confirm (the exact wording varies). The card is now removed.
What to do if the card you want to remove is your default
Your default payment method is the card Amazon charges first when you place an order. You cannot remove your default card until you set a different card as the new default.
To change your default, go to Login & security and find Manage payment methods. Look at the card you want to make your new default. Click the radio button or checkbox next to it (the exact control varies by device). Amazon will confirm the change. Now that a different card is your default, you can go back and remove the original card using the X button.
Removing a card when you have only one card on file
If you have only one card saved to your account, Amazon will not let you remove it. You must add a second card first, set it as your default, and then remove the first card.
To add a card, go to Login & security, find Manage payment methods, and click Add a payment method or Add card. Enter the new card details and save it. Once it is saved, set it as your default (see the section above). Then remove your original card.
Removing a card does not affect your Amazon Prime membership
If you remove the card that was used to pay for your Amazon Prime subscription, your membership does not cancel. However, when your Prime membership renews, Amazon will need a valid payment method on file to charge you. If you have no cards saved, your renewal will fail and your membership will lapse.
Before removing a card, check whether it is the one linked to your Prime subscription. You can see this in Your Account under Memberships & subscriptions. If it is, either keep that card on file or add a new card and update your Prime payment method before removing the old one.
Removing a card you no longer have access to
If you want to remove a card but no longer have the physical card or access to it, you can still delete it from your account using the steps above. You do not need the card itself or a PIN to remove it from Amazon — only access to your Amazon account.
If you cannot sign into your Amazon account, you will need to recover your account first. Go to the Amazon login page, click Can't sign in?, and follow the steps to verify your identity and reset your password. Once you are back in your account, you can remove the card.
What happens after you remove a card
Once a card is removed, Amazon no longer stores it on your account. The card number, expiration date, and billing address associated with that card are deleted from Amazon's system.
If you try to place an order and your default card is declined or missing, Amazon will prompt you to add a new payment method before completing your purchase. You can add the same card back if you want, or use a different one.
Removing a card does not stop Amazon from sending you marketing emails or change any other account settings. It only affects payment methods.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will removing a card from Amazon close the card with my bank?
No. Removing a card from Amazon only deletes it from your Amazon account. The card itself remains open and active with your bank. You can still use it to make purchases anywhere else. To close a card, you must contact your bank directly.
Can I remove a card if I have an active Amazon order?
Yes. Removing a card does not affect orders you have already placed. Amazon charges your default payment method at the time you place the order, so once the order is confirmed, removing that card later will not cancel it or change the charge.
What if I accidentally delete the wrong card?
You can add it back to your account at any time. Go to Login & security, find Manage payment methods, and click Add a payment method. Enter the card details again and save it. There is no penalty for removing and re-adding a card.
Do I need to remove old cards from Amazon for security reasons?
It is a good practice to remove cards you no longer use or plan to close with your bank. This reduces the number of places where your card information is stored. However, removing a card from Amazon does not protect you if your card number was already compromised elsewhere.
Can I remove a card if it is linked to a saved address?
Yes. Removing a payment method does not delete your saved addresses. Your address information stays on your account even after you remove the card that was associated with it.