You can delete a card from Amazon in two minutes through your account settings

Go to Your Account (the menu under your name in the top right), then select Your Account again from the dropdown. Click Manage payment methods under the Login & security section. Find the card you want to remove, click the three dots next to it, and select Delete. Amazon will ask you to confirm; click Delete payment method and it's gone.

You can delete any card except the one currently set as your default payment method. If the card you want to remove is your default, you'll need to set a different card as default first, then delete the original one. Amazon doesn't charge you for removing a card, and deletion is when ready — the card won't appear in your payment options the next time you shop.

Key Takeaways

  • The fastest route is Your Account > Manage payment methods, then click the three dots next to the card and select Delete.
  • You cannot delete your default payment method without first choosing a different card as your primary option.
  • Deletion takes effect when ready and does not affect any past orders or refunds tied to that card.
  • If you want to remove a card but keep your account active, you must have at least one other payment method on file.

Why you might want to delete a card from Amazon

You may remove a card because it expired, was compromised, or you straightforward no longer use it. Deleting unused cards reduces the clutter in your payment options and lowers the number of places where an old card number exists. If you received a replacement card from your bank with a new number, removing the old one keeps your Amazon account current.

Removing a card does not cancel your Amazon account or affect orders you've already placed. Past transactions stay on your order history, and any refunds tied to that card will still process to the original card even after you delete it from your account.

Step-by-step: deleting a card from a desktop or laptop

Open Amazon and sign in. Click on the account icon (your name) in the top right corner and select Your Account from the menu that appears.

On the Your Account page, look for the Login & security section on the left side. Under that section, click Manage payment methods. You'll see a list of all cards and payment methods saved to your account, along with which one is marked as your default.

Find the card you want to delete. To the right of that card, you'll see three vertical dots (sometimes called a menu icon). Click those dots. A small menu will pop up with the option to Delete. Click Delete.

Amazon will ask you to confirm the deletion. Click the Delete payment method button to finish. The card is now removed from your account and will not appear in your payment options on future purchases.

Step-by-step: deleting a card from the Amazon mobile app

Open the Amazon app and tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the bottom right corner. Tap Your Account.

Scroll down and tap Login & security. Then tap Manage payment methods. You'll see all your saved cards listed.

Tap the card you want to remove. On the card details page, tap Delete or the three-dot menu icon and select Delete (the exact wording varies slightly by device and app version). Confirm the deletion when Amazon asks you to.

What to do if your card is set as the default payment method

Amazon won't let you delete a card that's currently your default payment method. If you try, you'll see a message saying you need to set a different card as default first.

To fix this, go back to Manage payment methods and click on a different card. Look for an option that says Set as default or a radio button next to the card name. Select it. Once that card is now your default, go back to the card you wanted to delete and follow the deletion steps above.

If you only have one card on your account, you'll need to add a second payment method before you can delete the first one. Amazon requires at least one valid payment method on file to keep your account active.

What happens after you delete a card

The card disappears from your payment options when ready. You won't see it as a choice the next time you place an order. If you had set that card as your default, Amazon will use your new default card for future purchases.

Any refunds or credits that were supposed to go back to the deleted card will still process — Amazon keeps a record of which card was used for each order, even after you remove it from your account. You don't need to do anything. The refund will arrive in your bank account or on your card statement as normal.

Adding a new card if you need to replace the one you deleted

If you deleted a card and now need a payment method, go back to Your Account > Manage payment methods and click Add a payment method. Enter your new card number, expiration date, CVV, and billing address. Amazon will verify the card (sometimes by charging a small amount that gets refunded) and add it to your account.

You can add a credit card, debit card, or prepaid card. Amazon also accepts other payment methods like Amazon Pay and store cards, depending on your location.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will deleting a card cancel my Amazon Prime membership?

No. Removing a card from your account does not cancel Prime or any other Amazon service. However, if you delete your only payment method, you won't be able to make new purchases until you add a different card. Your Prime membership stays active as long as your subscription is paid.

Can I delete a card if I have an active order using it?

Yes. Deleting a card does not affect orders you've already placed. The order will process normally, and the charge will go through to that card even after you remove it from your account. You can only delete the card after the order is complete.

What if I accidentally deleted the wrong card?

You'll need to add it back manually. Go to Manage payment methods and click Add a payment method. Enter the card details again. Amazon will verify it, and it will reappear in your payment options. There's no "undo" button, but adding it back takes less than a minute.

Does Amazon keep a record of deleted cards?

Amazon keeps records of which cards were used for past orders and refunds, but the card itself is removed from your active payment methods. You won't see it in your payment options, and it won't be charged for new purchases. Your order history remains unchanged.

Can I delete a card if it's linked to a gift card balance?

Yes. Deleting a payment method does not affect any gift card balance or store credit on your account. Your gift card balance stays with your Amazon account regardless of which payment methods you have on file.