Go to Your Payment Methods and Select the Card to Remove

To delete a credit card from Amazon, sign into your account, go to Account & Lists in the top right, then select Your Account. From there, click Login & security on the left side. Scroll down to find Manage your payment methods and click it. You'll see all cards linked to your account listed by the last four digits.

Find the card you want to remove and click the Delete button next to it. Amazon will ask you to confirm the deletion. Click Delete again, and the card is removed from your account when ready. The card itself remains valid — you're only removing it from Amazon's records.

Key Takeaways

  • You can delete any card from your Amazon account by going to Account & Lists, then Your Account, then Login & security, then Manage your payment methods.
  • Deleting a card from Amazon does not cancel the card or affect your bank account — it only removes the card information from Amazon's system.
  • If you delete your only payment method, you won't be able to complete purchases until you add a new card.
  • Amazon keeps a record of past transactions even after you delete the card used to pay for them.

What Happens to Past Orders When You Delete a Card

Deleting a card does not affect orders you've already placed or paid for. Amazon stores the transaction history separately from your payment methods, so your past purchases remain in your order history even after the card is gone. You can still view receipts, return items, or contact Amazon about those orders.

If you have an active subscription (like Prime membership or Subscribe & Save orders) charged to the card you're deleting, Amazon will ask you to add a replacement payment method before the deletion goes through. This prevents your subscriptions from failing when the next charge is due.

Removing a Card That's Set as Your Default Payment Method

If the card you want to delete is marked as your default, Amazon will prompt you to choose a different card as the default before allowing the deletion. Select another card from your list and confirm it as your new default. Then you can proceed with deleting the original card.

If you only have one card on your account, you cannot delete it without adding a replacement first. Add a new card to your payment methods, set it as default, and then delete the old one.

Why You Might Want to Delete a Card

Common reasons to remove a card include replacing an expired card, removing a card you no longer use, or cleaning up duplicate card entries. You might also delete a card if you've switched to a different payment method like a debit card or a different credit card.

If you're concerned about security — for example, if your card was compromised — deleting it from Amazon is a good step, but you should also contact your bank or card issuer directly to report the issue and request a replacement card.

Adding a New Card Before You Delete the Old One

If you're replacing a card, add the new one to your account first. Go to Manage your payment methods and click Add a payment method. Enter the new card's details and confirm. You can then set it as your default if you want.

Once the new card is added and set as default (if needed), go back to your payment methods list and delete the old card. This approach prevents any interruption to subscriptions or saved preferences tied to your payment method.

Deleting Cards from Different Device Types

The steps are the same whether you're using a computer, phone, or tablet. On a phone or tablet, tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines) instead of clicking Account & Lists, then follow the same path to Login & security and Manage your payment methods. The Delete button appears in the same location on all devices.

If you're using the Amazon app on your phone, you may see a slightly different layout, but the option to manage payment methods is still under Your Account or Account Settings. Look for the gear or settings icon if the menu structure looks different.

What to Do If You Can't Find the Delete Option

If the Delete button doesn't appear next to a card, it's usually because that card is your only payment method or it's currently set as the default for an active subscription. Add a new payment method first, set it as default, and then try deleting the card again.

If you still don't see the Delete option after adding a replacement card, contact Amazon Customer Service through your account. They can help troubleshoot the issue or delete the card for you if there's a technical problem preventing the deletion from your end.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does deleting a card from Amazon cancel the card itself?

No. Deleting a card from Amazon only removes it from your account on Amazon's website. The card remains active with your bank or card issuer. If you want to cancel the card itself, you need to contact your bank or card company directly.

Can I delete a card if I have an active Prime membership?

You can delete a card if it's not the one charged for your Prime membership. If it is, Amazon will ask you to add a replacement payment method and set it as default before allowing the deletion. This ensures your membership doesn't lapse.

Will Amazon charge my old card after I delete it?

No. Once you delete a card, Amazon cannot charge it. If you have subscriptions or memberships on that card, you must add a new payment method before deleting it, or those services will fail when the next charge is due.

How long does it take for a card to be removed after I click delete?

The deletion is when ready. Once you confirm the deletion, the card is removed from your account right away and will not appear in your payment methods list.

Can I undo a card deletion?

No, the deletion is permanent. If you need to use that card again on Amazon, you'll have to add it back manually by entering the card details again. The card information is not stored after deletion.