Delete a card from Amazon in three steps

To remove a credit card from your Amazon account, go to Account & Lists in the top right, select Your Account, then choose Manage Your Payments. 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 again, and the card is gone from your account.

You can delete any card stored in your Amazon Wallet at any time. Amazon does not charge you for removing a card, and deletion takes effect when ready. If you delete your only payment method, you will need to add a new card before you can make another purchase.

The process is the same whether you are using a desktop browser, the Amazon mobile app, or a tablet. If you cannot find the card you are looking for, it may already be deleted, or it may be saved under a different name than you remember.

Key Takeaways

  • You reach your payment methods through Account & Lists > Your Account > Manage Your Payments, not through Settings or a separate app.
  • Deleting a card removes it from your Amazon Wallet but does not close the card itself or affect your credit with the card issuer.
  • You can delete a card even if it is your default payment method, but you must add a replacement card before placing another order.
  • Deletion is permanent and when ready — Amazon does not send a confirmation email or give you a window to undo the action.

Where to find your saved payment methods

Your saved cards live in one place: the Manage Your Payments section of your Amazon account. To reach it on a computer, click Account & Lists in the top right corner of the Amazon homepage, then click Your Account. Scroll down to the Login & security section and look for Manage Your Payments.

On the Amazon mobile app, tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines) at the bottom right, then tap Your Account. Scroll to Login & security and tap Manage Your Payments. The layout is slightly different, but the cards are in the same place.

If you do not see Manage Your Payments in your account settings, you may be logged into a Business account or a different regional Amazon site. Business accounts and accounts registered in other countries sometimes have different payment management pages. Log out and confirm you are on the correct Amazon site for your region.

Steps to delete a card

Once you are in Manage Your Payments, you will see a list of all cards currently saved to your account. Each card shows the last four digits, the card type (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, or Discover), and the expiration date.

Find the card you want to remove. To the right of the card, you will see a three-dot menu icon. Click or tap it. A small menu will appear with options including Edit, Set as default, and Delete. Click Delete.

Amazon will show a confirmation message asking "Are you sure you want to delete this card?" Click the Delete button in the confirmation box. The card will disappear from your list when ready. You do not need to refresh the page or take any additional steps.

What happens after you delete a card

Deleting a card from Amazon removes it only from your Amazon account. The card itself remains open with your bank or card issuer, and your credit history is not affected. Your credit score does not change because you removed a card from one website.

If the card you deleted was set as your default payment method, Amazon will not automatically choose a new default. The next time you place an order, Amazon will ask you to select a payment method from your remaining cards. If you have no other cards saved, you will need to add a new one before you can complete your purchase.

Amazon does not send a confirmation email when you delete a card. If you are unsure whether the deletion worked, go back to Manage Your Payments and check that the card no longer appears in your list.

Deleting your only payment method

You can delete a card even if it is the only one on your account. However, you cannot place an order without at least one payment method saved. If you delete your only card, you will see an error message at checkout telling you to add a payment method.

To add a replacement card quickly, go back to Manage Your Payments and click Add a payment method. Enter your new card number, expiration date, CVV, and billing address. Amazon will verify the card (usually within seconds) and add it to your account. You can then complete your purchase.

If you are switching from one card to another, you do not have to delete the old card first. You can add the new card, set it as your default, and then delete the old one whenever you are ready.

Troubleshooting: card will not delete

If you click Delete but the card stays in your list, try refreshing the page or closing and reopening your browser. Sometimes the page does not update when ready, especially on mobile devices.

If the card still appears after refreshing, check whether you are logged into the correct Amazon account. Some people have multiple Amazon accounts (one personal, one for a business, or one registered in a different country). The card you want to delete may be saved under a different account.

If you are certain you are in the right account and the card still will not delete, the card may be linked to an active Amazon subscription or a pending order. Some cards cannot be deleted while they are being used for a recurring charge like Prime membership or a Subscribe & Save order. Contact Amazon Customer Service through your account for help removing a card that is locked to a subscription.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does deleting a card from Amazon close the card?

No. Deleting a card from Amazon only removes it from your Amazon Wallet. The card remains open with your bank or card issuer. If you want to close the card itself, you must contact your bank or card company directly.

Can I delete a card that is set as my default payment method?

Yes, you can delete your default card at any time. Amazon will not automatically assign a new default. The next time you place an order, you will need to choose a different payment method from your saved cards, or add a new one.

Will Amazon send me a confirmation email when I delete a card?

No. Amazon does not send a confirmation email for deleted payment methods. The deletion takes effect when ready, and you can verify it by checking your Manage Your Payments page.

What if I accidentally deleted the wrong card?

You cannot undo a deletion through your account settings. However, you can add the card back by going to Manage Your Payments and clicking Add a payment method. Enter the card details again, and Amazon will add it to your account.

Can I delete a card if it has a pending order?

If an order is still being processed or shipped, you may not be able to delete the card used to pay for it. Wait until the order is delivered or cancelled, then try deleting the card again. If you still cannot delete it, contact Amazon Customer Service.