Delete a card from Amazon in three steps
To remove a credit card from your Amazon account, sign in to your account, go to Manage Your Payments, find the card you want to remove, and select Delete. The card is removed when ready. You can delete any card except the one set as your default payment method — if that card is the only one on file, you must add a new card before you can delete it.
Amazon stores payment methods in one central location. Removing a card here stops it from being available for any purchase on Amazon.com, Amazon Fresh, Whole Foods Market purchases, or any other Amazon service linked to your account. The card itself remains active with your bank — deletion only breaks the connection between the card and your Amazon account.
Key Takeaways
- You cannot delete your default payment method unless you have added another card to your account first.
- Deleting a card from Amazon does not cancel the card with your bank or affect your credit.
- Removed cards can be added back to your account at any time by entering the card number again.
- If a card is saved under multiple Amazon accounts, you must delete it separately from each account.
Step-by-step: Finding and deleting your card
Start by signing into your Amazon account on a computer or the Amazon app. On a computer, hover over Account & Lists in the top right corner and select Your Account. On the app, tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines) and select Your Account.
Once in your account, look for Login & security or scroll down to find Manage Your Payments. The exact wording varies slightly between the website and app, but both lead to the same payment method list. Click or tap on Manage Your Payments.
You will see a list of all cards saved to your account. Each card shows the last four digits and the card type (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, or Discover). Find the card you want to remove and click or tap the three dots (menu icon) next to it, then select Delete. Confirm the deletion when prompted. The card is removed from your account when ready.
What to do if you cannot delete your default card
Amazon requires at least one payment method on file at all times. If the card you want to delete is marked as your default (or primary) payment method, you must add a different card first. Once a second card is saved, you can then delete the original one.
To add a new card before deleting the old one, go back to Manage Your Payments and select Add a payment method or Add a card. Enter the new card details and save it. Then return to the payment methods list and delete the card you no longer want. You can set a different card as your default afterward if needed.
Removing cards saved under different names or addresses
If you have saved the same physical card under different names or billing addresses on your Amazon account, each version appears as a separate entry in your payment methods list. You must delete each one individually — removing one does not remove the others.
This often happens when a cardholder's name or address changes and they add the card again without deleting the old entry first. Check your full payment methods list to see if the card appears more than once. Delete each duplicate separately to fully remove the card from your account.
Deleting cards from multiple Amazon accounts
If you have more than one Amazon account and the same card is saved on multiple accounts, you need to delete it from each account separately. Removing a card from your primary Amazon account does not remove it from a separate business account, a household member's account, or any other linked account.
Sign into each Amazon account where the card is saved and repeat the deletion process. This is especially important if you are closing an account or no longer want a particular card to be usable across your Amazon accounts.
What happens after you delete a card
Once deleted, the card no longer appears in your payment methods list and cannot be used for new purchases on Amazon. Any recurring charges — such as Amazon Prime membership fees or Subscribe & Save orders — will attempt to charge your default payment method instead. If no other card is on file, those charges will fail.
Deleting a card does not cancel any active subscriptions or orders. It only removes the card as a payment option. If you have an active Prime membership or other subscription charged to that card, update the payment method for that subscription before deleting the card, or make sure another card is set as your default.
Re-adding a deleted card to your account
You can add a card back to your Amazon account at any time, even after deleting it. Go to Manage Your Payments and select Add a payment method. Enter the card number, expiration date, and CVV. Amazon will recognize it as a card you have used before, but you must enter all details again — the system does not automatically restore deleted cards.
There is no penalty for deleting and re-adding a card. Your credit history and Amazon account history are not affected. If you deleted a card by mistake, straightforward add it back using the same process.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does deleting a card from Amazon affect my credit score?
No. Deleting a card from Amazon only removes it from your account on that website. It does not close the card, cancel it with your bank, or change your credit report in any way. Your credit score is unaffected.
Can I delete a card if I have an active order using it?
Yes, you can delete a card even if an order is pending. However, if the order has not yet been charged and you delete the card before payment is processed, the order may fail. It is safer to wait until the order has been delivered and charged before deleting the card.
What if I forget which card is my default payment method?
Go to Manage Your Payments and look for the card marked as Default or Primary. It will be clearly labeled. You can change your default card by clicking the three dots next to a different card and selecting Set as default.
Can I delete a card without adding a new one first?
Only if the card you are deleting is not your default payment method. If it is your default, you must add another card before you can delete it. Amazon requires at least one payment method on file at all times.
Will deleting a card stop Amazon from charging me?
Deleting a card stops Amazon from using that specific card for new purchases. However, if you have an active subscription or recurring charge, it will attempt to charge your default payment method instead. To stop recurring charges, you must cancel the subscription or order separately.