How to delete a credit card from Amazon
To remove a credit card from your Amazon account, sign in, go to Account in the top right, select Login & security, then scroll to Manage payment methods and click Edit next to the card you want to remove. Click the Delete button, confirm the deletion, and the card is gone from your account immediately.
You cannot delete a card that is currently set as your default payment method. If the card you want to remove is marked as default, you must first set a different card as your default, then return and delete the original one. Amazon will not let you delete the last payment method on file — you must have at least one valid payment option stored before any deletion goes through.
The card is removed from Amazon's system right away, but the deletion does not affect your credit report or your relationship with your bank. Your card issuer will have no record that you removed it from Amazon. If you later want to use that card on Amazon again, you can add it back by entering the full card number, expiration date, and CVV.
Key Takeaways
- You must set a different card as your default payment method before you can delete the current default card.
- Amazon requires at least one payment method on file at all times — you cannot delete your last card.
- Deleting a card from Amazon does not affect your credit score or your account with your bank.
- The deletion takes effect immediately, and you can re-add the card later if you need it.
- You access payment method management through Account > Login & security > Manage payment methods.
Why you might want to remove a card
The most common reason to delete a card is that it has expired or been replaced. When your bank sends you a new card with a new number, you may want to clean up your Amazon account by removing the old one. This prevents accidental charges to an inactive card and keeps your account tidy.
You might also remove a card if you no longer use it or if you want to reduce the number of payment methods stored in your account. Some people delete cards as a security measure after a card has been compromised or after they suspect unauthorized use. Removing the card from Amazon does not cancel it with your bank, but it does prevent anyone with access to your Amazon account from charging it.
If you are closing a credit card account entirely, removing it from Amazon first is a good practice. This way, if Amazon tries to charge the card after you have closed it with your bank, you will have already removed it from your stored methods and the charge will not go through.
Step-by-step: Finding and deleting a card
Start by signing into your Amazon account. In the top right corner, you will see your name or account icon. Click on it to open a dropdown menu, then select Account.
Once you are on your Account page, look for the section labeled Login & security on the left side. Click it. You will see several options, including a section called Manage payment methods. Click the Edit button next to this section.
A list of all payment methods on file will appear. Find the card you want to remove and look for the Delete option next to it. Click Delete. Amazon will ask you to confirm the deletion. Click Confirm or Yes, depending on what the screen shows. The card is now removed from your account.
What to do if you cannot delete a card
If you see a message saying you cannot delete the card, it is almost certainly because that card is set as your default payment method. Amazon does not allow you to delete your default card — you must change it first.
To change your default, go back to Manage payment methods and look for a card marked as Default or Primary. Click Edit next to a different card and select Set as default. Once a new card is set as default, return to the card you wanted to delete and try again. The Delete button should now be available.
If you only have one payment method on file, you cannot delete it. Amazon requires at least one valid payment method in your account at all times. If you want to remove your only card, you must add a different payment method first — this can be another credit card, a debit card, or a bank account linked through Amazon Pay. Once the new method is added and set as default, you can delete the original card.
Deleted cards and your Amazon account activity
When you delete a card, it does not change any past transactions. Orders you placed using that card remain in your order history, and the charges stay on your credit card statement. The deletion only prevents the card from being used for future purchases on Amazon.
If you have an active subscription or a recurring charge set to that card — such as Amazon Prime, a Subscribe & Save order, or a pre-order — deleting the card may cause those charges to fail. Before you delete a card that is linked to a subscription, change the payment method for that subscription to a different card. You can do this in your Subscriptions & memberships section under Account.
Refunds to a deleted card will not go through. If you return an item that was charged to a card you have since deleted, Amazon will attempt to refund it to that card number. If the card no longer exists, the refund may be delayed or rejected by your bank. For this reason, it is often better to wait until any pending refunds have been processed before deleting a card.
Adding a card back after deletion
If you delete a card and later decide you need it on your Amazon account, you can add it back. Go to Account > Login & security > Manage payment methods and click Add a payment method. Enter the full card number, expiration date, CVV, and billing address. Amazon will verify the card and add it to your account.
The process is the same as adding any new card. Amazon does not remember that you previously deleted this card — it treats it as a fresh addition. You will need to enter all the card details again; Amazon does not store enough information to auto-fill them after deletion.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does deleting a card from Amazon hurt my credit score?
No. Deleting a card from Amazon is purely an account management action and has no effect on your credit report or score. Your credit card issuer will not be notified, and the deletion does not change your credit history or available credit.
What happens to pending orders if I delete the card they were charged to?
Pending orders will not be affected. The charge has already gone through to your card. Deleting the card from Amazon only prevents future charges. If an order is still being processed and has not yet shipped, contact Amazon customer service if you have concerns about the payment.
Can I delete a card if I have an active Amazon Prime subscription on it?
You can delete the card, but your Prime subscription will fail to renew when the next billing date arrives. Before deleting the card, go to Account > Subscriptions & memberships > Prime membership and change the payment method to a different card. Then you can safely delete the original card.
Will Amazon notify me if a deleted card is used somewhere else?
No. Amazon does not monitor your card after you delete it from your account. If you deleted the card because it was compromised or lost, contact your bank or card issuer directly. They can cancel the card and issue a replacement.
Can I delete all my payment methods from Amazon?
No. Amazon requires at least one valid payment method on file. You cannot delete your last card. If you want to remove all stored cards, you must add a new payment method first, then delete the old ones one at a time.