Delete a card from Amazon in three steps
To remove a credit card from your Amazon account, sign in, go to your payment methods, find the card you want to delete, and select the delete option. Amazon stores multiple payment methods so you can switch between them at checkout. Removing a card does not affect past orders or your account balance — it only prevents that card from being used for future purchases.
The process takes less than a minute and can be done on desktop, mobile browser, or the Amazon app. You do not need to contact Amazon customer service unless the card is linked to an active subscription or recurring charge.
Key Takeaways
- Sign into your Amazon account, navigate to "Your Account," then select "Manage payment methods" to see all stored cards.
- Click or tap the "Delete" button next to the card you want to remove; Amazon will ask you to confirm before the card is deleted.
- If a card is set as your default payment method, Amazon will prompt you to choose a different card before deletion is complete.
- Deleting a card does not cancel subscriptions or recurring charges tied to that card — you must change those separately in your account settings.
- Removed cards can be added back to your account at any time by entering the card details again during checkout or in your payment methods.
Step-by-step: Delete a card on desktop
Open Amazon.com and sign in with your email and password. In the top right corner, hover over "Account & Lists" and select "Your Account" from the dropdown menu.
On the Your Account page, look for the "Login & security" section on the left side. Below that section, you will see "Manage payment methods" — click on it. This page shows every credit card, debit card, and payment method stored on your account.
Find the card you want to delete. Next to each card, you will see the last four digits, the card type (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover), and the expiration date. Click the "Delete" button to the right of that card. Amazon will show a confirmation message asking "Are you sure you want to delete this payment method?" Click "Delete" again to confirm.
The card is now removed from your account. If this was your default payment method, Amazon will ask you to choose a different card before the deletion is final.
Step-by-step: Delete a card on mobile app or browser
Open the Amazon app or go to Amazon.com on your phone's browser and sign in. Tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the bottom right corner of the app, or tap "Account & Lists" at the top of the browser.
Scroll down and tap "Your Account." Then tap "Login & security" or look for "Manage payment methods" directly — the exact wording varies depending on your app version.
Tap "Manage payment methods." You will see a list of all stored cards with the last four digits and expiration date. Tap the card you want to remove, then tap "Delete" or "Remove this payment method." Confirm the deletion when Amazon asks.
If the card you are deleting is your default payment method, you will need to select a different card before Amazon completes the deletion.
What happens if a card is linked to a subscription
If the card you are trying to delete is the payment method for an active subscription — such as Amazon Prime, a magazine subscription, or a recurring delivery — Amazon will not let you delete it until you change the payment method for that subscription.
When you try to delete a card with an active subscription, Amazon will show a message telling you which subscription is linked to it. Go to "Your Account," then "Manage Your Prime Membership" or "Memberships and Subscriptions" (depending on what type of subscription it is). Select the subscription and choose "Update payment method." Pick a different card from your account or add a new one. Only after you have changed the subscription's payment method can you delete the original card.
What to do if your default payment method is the card you want to delete
Amazon requires you to have at least one payment method on file. If the card you want to delete is marked as your default (the one Amazon uses automatically at checkout), you must choose a different default card before the deletion is complete.
When you click "Delete" on your default card, Amazon will show a message saying "This is your default payment method" and will ask you to select a new default from your other stored cards. Choose a different card and click "Confirm." Then the original card will be deleted.
If you only have one card on your account, you cannot delete it without adding a second payment method first. Add a new card through "Manage payment methods," set it as your default, and then delete the old one.
Deleted cards and reordering
Removing a card from your account does not affect orders you have already placed. Past purchases remain in your order history, and the card will still show as the payment method used for those orders. You can view past orders and their payment details in "Your Orders" at any time.
If you delete a card and then want to use it again, you can add it back by going to "Manage payment methods" and entering the card details during checkout or by clicking "Add a payment method" in your account settings. Amazon will treat it as a new entry on your account.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I delete a card if I have an active Amazon Prime membership?
Yes, as long as the card is not the payment method for your Prime membership. If Prime is charged to the card you want to delete, you must update your Prime payment method first. Go to "Your Account," select "Manage Your Prime Membership," then "Update payment method" and choose a different card before deleting the original one.
What if I accidentally deleted a card?
Deleted cards cannot be recovered, but you can add the same card back to your account at any time. Go to "Manage payment methods" and click "Add a payment method," then enter the card number, expiration date, and CVV. The card will be added as a new entry on your account.
Will deleting a card cancel my subscriptions?
No. Deleting a card does not cancel subscriptions, but it will cause payment failures if that card was the payment method for a recurring charge. Change the payment method for any active subscriptions before deleting the card to avoid interruptions.
Can I delete a card if it has a pending refund?
Yes. Pending refunds are not affected by deleting a card. Amazon will process the refund to the card even after you have deleted it from your account. The refund may take three to five business days to appear, depending on your bank.
Do I need to delete a card if it expires?
No, but it is a good idea to remove expired cards to keep your account clean. Expired cards cannot be used for new purchases, but they will still appear in your payment methods list. You can delete them or leave them on file — either way, Amazon will prompt you to use a valid card at checkout.