Delete a card from Amazon in three steps

To remove a credit card from your Amazon account, sign in to your account, go to Your Account > Login & security, scroll to the payment methods section, and select Manage payment methods. Find the card you want to remove, click the X or delete button next to it, and confirm the deletion. The card is removed when ready and will no longer appear in your saved payment options.

You can delete any card at any time, even if it's your default payment method. Amazon will ask you to set a new default card if you delete the one currently selected. You must keep at least one valid payment method on file to make purchases.

Key Takeaways

  • You reach your payment methods through Your Account > Login & security, not through a separate billing page.
  • Deleting a card takes seconds and happens when ready — Amazon does not keep a record of removed cards.
  • If you delete your default card, Amazon will prompt you to choose a replacement before you can check out.
  • You cannot delete your only payment method; you must add a new card first if you want to remove the last one on file.

Step-by-step: Finding and deleting your card

Start by signing into your Amazon account on a computer or the mobile app. On a computer, click the account icon in the top right corner and select Your Account from the dropdown menu. On the mobile app, tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines) and scroll down to Your Account.

Once you're in Your Account, look for Login & security in the left sidebar (computer) or in the account menu (mobile app). Click or tap it. Scroll down until you see the Payment options section. This section lists all the cards and payment methods currently saved to your account.

Next to each card, you'll see an X button or a Delete option. Click or tap it next to the card you want to remove. Amazon will ask you to confirm the deletion — select Delete or Confirm. The card disappears from your list when ready.

What happens if you delete your default payment method

Your default payment method is the card Amazon uses automatically when you check out. If you delete it, Amazon will not let you complete a purchase until you choose a new default card from your remaining payment methods.

When you try to check out after deleting your default card, you'll see a message asking you to select a new payment method. Pick any card from your saved list and confirm. That card becomes your new default. You can change your default card at any time by going back to Login & security > Payment options and selecting a different card.

Deleting your only payment method

Amazon requires at least one valid payment method on your account at all times. If you have only one card saved and try to delete it, Amazon will block the deletion and ask you to add a new payment method first.

To replace your only card, add a new one before deleting the old one. Go to Your Account > Login & security > Payment options, click Add a payment method, and enter the new card details. Once the new card is saved and verified, you can then delete the old card.

Removing cards from specific Amazon services

If you use Amazon Prime Video, Kindle, or other Amazon services with separate payment settings, deleting a card from your main Amazon account does not automatically remove it from those services. You may need to update payment methods in each service separately.

For Prime Video, go to Account & Settings > Payment & billing and remove the card there. For Kindle, visit Manage Your Content and Devices > Settings > Payment method. If you use Amazon Business or a household account, each user may have separate payment settings that need to be updated individually.

Why you might want to delete a card

Common reasons to remove a card include replacing an expired card with a new one, removing a card you no longer use, or cleaning up duplicate entries after updating your card number. Deleting old cards reduces clutter in your account and can lower the risk if your account is ever compromised.

If you're removing a card because it was lost or stolen, also contact your bank or card issuer directly to report it. Removing it from Amazon protects your Amazon account, but your bank needs to know so they can cancel the card and prevent unauthorized charges elsewhere.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I delete a card if I have an active Amazon subscription?

Yes, but only if you have another valid payment method on file. Amazon will use your new default card to charge your subscription. If the card you're deleting is your only payment method, add a new card first, then delete the old one.

Does deleting a card cancel my orders?

No. Deleting a card does not affect orders you've already placed. Amazon charges your card at the time you place the order, so removing it later has no impact on past purchases or their delivery.

What if I accidentally deleted the wrong card?

You can add the card back to your account at any time. Go to Your Account > Login & security > Payment options and click Add a payment method. Enter the card details again and save it. Amazon will treat it as a new entry.

Can I delete a card from the Amazon app?

Yes. The steps are the same on the mobile app as on a computer. Tap the menu icon, go to Your Account > Login & security, scroll to Payment options, and tap the delete button next to the card you want to remove.

Will deleting a card affect my Amazon credit score or history?

No. Removing a card from your Amazon account is a straightforward account management action and does not affect your credit score, credit history, or any financial records. It only removes the card from your saved payment methods on Amazon.