You can delete a credit card from Amazon in your account settings in under a minute

Log into your Amazon account, go to Account & Lists in the top right, then select Your Account. Click Login & security or Payment options depending on your device. Find the card you want to remove and select Delete next to it. Amazon will ask you to confirm — click Delete again, and the card is gone from your account immediately.

The card itself remains valid and active with your bank. Removing it from Amazon just means Amazon can no longer charge it. If you have an active subscription or a pending order using that card, you will need to update the payment method before you delete it, or the transaction may fail.

Key Takeaways

  • You can delete any saved credit card through Account & Lists > Your Account > Payment options in seconds.
  • Amazon will not let you delete a card if it is the payment method for an active subscription or pending order — update those first.
  • Deleting a card from Amazon does not close the card, cancel it with your bank, or affect your credit score.
  • If you have multiple cards saved, you must have at least one payment method on file to make future purchases.

Step-by-step: Deleting a card on desktop

Open Amazon and sign in. In the top right corner, hover over Account & Lists and click Your Account from the dropdown menu.

On the Your Account page, look for Login & security in the left sidebar. Click it. Scroll down until you see Payment options and click Manage payment methods. You will see a list of all saved cards. Next to the card you want to remove, click Delete. A confirmation box will appear — click Delete again to confirm.

The card is now removed from your account. If you were using it as your default payment method, Amazon will automatically switch to your next most recently added card for future purchases.

Step-by-step: Deleting a card on mobile

Open the Amazon app and tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the bottom right. Tap Your Account. Scroll down and tap Login & security.

Tap Payment options, then Manage payment methods. Find the card you want to delete and tap Delete. Confirm by tapping Delete again. The card is removed immediately.

What happens if a card is linked to an active subscription

Amazon will not let you delete a card if it is the current payment method for a Prime membership, Kindle Unlimited, or any other active subscription. You will see an error message saying the card is in use.

To delete it, go to Your Account > Memberships and subscriptions and update the payment method for each active subscription to a different card. Once you have done that, return to Payment options and delete the old card. The same rule applies to pending orders — if an order is still processing and has not shipped, update its payment method before deleting the card.

Deleting a card does not affect your credit or bank account

Removing a card from Amazon is purely an account-level action. It does not close the card, cancel it with your bank, or send any signal to credit bureaus. Your credit score is not affected. The card remains open and active with your bank unless you close it yourself through your bank's website or app.

If you want to actually close the card, you must contact your bank or credit card issuer directly. Deleting it from Amazon just stops Amazon from being able to charge it.

What to do if you cannot find the delete option

If you see a card in your payment methods but no delete button next to it, the card is likely linked to an active subscription or a pending order. Follow the steps above to update those first, then try deleting again.

If you still cannot delete it after updating subscriptions and orders, try logging out and logging back in, or try deleting from a different device or browser. If the problem persists, contact Amazon Customer Service through Account & Lists > Your Account > Contact Us at the bottom of the page. They can remove the card for you if there is a technical issue.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Amazon keep my card information after I delete it?

Amazon retains a record of the card for your account history and fraud prevention, but it cannot charge the card once you delete it. If you want Amazon to forget the card entirely, you would need to contact their customer service team, though this is not standard practice.

Can I delete my only payment method?

No. Amazon requires at least one valid payment method on file. If you have only one card saved, you must add a different payment method before you can delete it. You can add a debit card, another credit card, or a gift card balance as an alternative.

What if I deleted a card by mistake?

You can add it back to your account at any time by going to Payment options and selecting Add a payment method. You will need to enter the card number, expiration date, and CVV again. There is no waiting period — it takes effect immediately.

Will deleting a card stop Amazon from charging it?

Yes. Once deleted, Amazon cannot charge that card. However, if you have a pending order or active subscription using that card, you must update the payment method first, or the charge may still go through before the card is removed.