The steps to delete a card from Amazon

To remove a credit card from your Amazon account, sign in to Amazon.com, go to your account settings, find the payment method section, and delete the card you no longer want stored there. The process takes about two minutes and doesn't affect any past purchases or subscriptions tied to that card.

Amazon keeps the card on file until you actively remove it. Deleting a card doesn't close your Amazon account or change your membership status — it only removes that one payment method from your saved options.

Key Takeaways

  • You can delete a card by going to Account Settings, then Your Account, then Login & Security, then Saved payment methods.
  • If a card is set as your default payment method, Amazon will ask you to choose a different default before you can delete it.
  • Deleting a card from Amazon does not cancel subscriptions or memberships that use that card — you must update those separately.
  • If you delete a card by mistake, you can add it back by entering the card number again in the payment methods section.

Step-by-step: Finding and removing the card

Start by signing into your Amazon account at Amazon.com. In the top right corner, hover over "Account & Lists" and click "Account" from the dropdown menu. This takes you to your account homepage.

On the left side of the page, look for a section called "Login & Security." Click on it. Scroll down until you see "Saved payment methods" — this is where all your stored cards appear. Find the card you want to remove and click the "Delete" button next to it. Amazon will ask you to confirm the deletion. Click "Delete" again to finish.

What happens if the card is your default payment method

If the card you're trying to delete is marked as your default (the one Amazon uses automatically when you make a purchase), the system won't let you delete it right away. Instead, Amazon will prompt you to choose a different card as your default first.

To do this, find another saved card in your payment methods list and click "Make default" next to it. Once you've set a new default, go back to the card you want to remove and click "Delete." Now the deletion will go through.

Subscriptions and recurring charges still tied to the old card

Deleting a card from Amazon does not automatically stop subscriptions or recurring charges. If you have an active Amazon Prime membership, Subscribe & Save orders, or any other recurring service using that card, those will continue to charge — but they may fail if the card is no longer valid.

Before you delete a card, check whether any active subscriptions are using it. Go to "Your Subscriptions" in your account settings and update each one to use a different payment method. This prevents interruptions to services like Prime or medication deliveries.

Deleted cards and past purchases

Removing a card from your account does not affect orders you've already placed or paid for with that card. Your purchase history stays the same, and Amazon keeps a record of those transactions even after you delete the payment method.

If you need to dispute a charge or request a refund for an old purchase made with that card, you can still do so through your order history. The deletion only removes the card from your list of saved payment methods going forward.

If you delete a card by mistake

You can add the card back to your account at any time. Go to "Saved payment methods" in your account settings and click "Add a payment method." Enter the card number, expiration date, and CVV just as you would when making a new purchase. Amazon will save it to your account again.

If you've forgotten the full card number, you can contact your bank or card issuer to confirm the details, or you can straightforward add a different card instead.

Why you might want to delete a card

Common reasons to remove a card include replacing an old card with a new one after your bank reissued it, removing a card you no longer use, or cleaning up your account if you have too many payment methods saved. Deleting unused cards can also reduce the risk if your Amazon account is ever compromised — fewer stored cards means fewer payment methods a bad actor could potentially use.

Some people delete cards when they're no longer comfortable storing them online, even though Amazon uses encryption to protect payment information. The choice is entirely yours.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will deleting a card cancel my Amazon Prime membership?

No. Deleting a card does not cancel Prime or any other subscription. However, if Prime is set to charge that card and you don't update the payment method first, the next renewal charge may fail. Update your Prime payment method before deleting the card to avoid service interruption.

Can I delete a card if I have a pending order?

Yes. A pending order has already been charged, so deleting the card won't affect it. However, if the order is still in the processing stage and something goes wrong, Amazon may need to contact you. The deletion itself won't cause a problem.

What if I see a card I don't recognize in my saved payment methods?

Delete it when ready and contact Amazon customer service to report it. If someone else added a card to your account without permission, your account may have been compromised. Change your Amazon password right away and consider enabling two-factor authentication for extra security.

Does Amazon charge a fee to delete a card?

No. Removing a payment method is free and takes no time. There are no hidden fees or charges associated with deleting a card from your account.