The steps to delete a card from Amazon

To remove a credit card from Amazon, sign into your account, go to Account & Lists in the top right, select Your Account, then choose Login & security. Scroll down to find Manage payment methods and click it. Find the card you want to remove and click the X or Delete button next to it. Amazon will ask you to confirm — click Delete again and the card is gone.

The card disappears from your account immediately. If that card was set as your default payment method, Amazon will automatically assign a different card as your default if you have others on file. If it was your only card, you will need to add a new one before you can make a purchase.

You can remove a card at any time, whether or not you have active orders. Removing it does not cancel subscriptions or memberships tied to that card — those will attempt to charge whatever card is now your default. If you want to stop a subscription instead, you need to cancel it separately in your account settings.

Key Takeaways

  • Go to Account & Lists, then Your Account, then Login & security, then Manage payment methods to find the card deletion option.
  • Removing a card takes effect immediately and does not affect past purchases or refunds.
  • If the card was your default, Amazon assigns a different card as default automatically — but only if you have another one on file.
  • Subscriptions and recurring charges will switch to your new default card, so cancel them separately if you do not want them to continue.
  • You can remove a card even if you have pending orders, but you will need at least one payment method on file to make new purchases.

What happens to subscriptions and recurring charges

When you remove a card, any subscription or recurring charge tied to Amazon — such as Prime membership, Kindle Unlimited, or a Subscribe & Save order — does not stop. Instead, Amazon will attempt to charge your new default payment method on the next billing date.

If you want to stop a subscription, you must cancel it separately. Go to Account & Lists, select Your Account, then Memberships and subscriptions. Find the subscription you want to cancel and click Cancel membership or Cancel subscription. Removing the card alone will not prevent the charge.

If you removed the card because it expired or was compromised, update your default payment method as soon as possible so subscriptions do not fail. A failed charge can result in your Prime membership or other services being suspended until payment goes through.

Removing a card when you have an active order

You can remove a card from your account even if you have an order in progress. The card removal does not affect orders that have already been placed or charged — Amazon has already processed the payment.

If an order has not yet shipped and you want to change the payment method for that specific order, you cannot do so through the payment methods page. Instead, contact Amazon Customer Service and explain that you want to update the card for that order. They can sometimes make the change if the order has not left the warehouse, but this depends on how far along the order is in processing.

If you accidentally deleted the wrong card

If you removed a card by mistake, you can add it back to your account at any time. Go to Account & Lists, select Your Account, then Login & security, and scroll to Manage payment methods. Click Add a payment method and enter the card details again.

Amazon does not store a record of deleted cards, so you will need to type in the full card number, expiration date, and CVV again. If you do not have the card details handy, check your bank or credit card statement for the information, or contact your card issuer.

Removing a card that is linked to a different account

Each Amazon account is separate. If you have multiple Amazon accounts and want to remove a card from one of them, you must sign out and sign into the other account first. The card will still be on file with your other account unless you remove it there too.

If someone else has access to your account and added a card without your permission, change your Amazon password immediately and review all payment methods on file. Remove any cards you do not recognize. If you believe your account has been compromised, contact Amazon Customer Service to report the issue and ask them to review recent activity.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will removing a card cancel my Prime membership?

No. Removing a card does not cancel Prime. Your membership will continue, and Amazon will charge your new default payment method on your next renewal date. If you want to cancel Prime, you must do so separately through Memberships and subscriptions in your Account settings.

What if I remove my only payment method?

You can remove your only card, but you will not be able to make new purchases until you add a different payment method. You can still view your account and past orders, but checkout will not work. Add a new card before you need to buy something.

Can I remove a card if I have a pending refund?

Yes. Pending refunds will still go through to the original card you used for the purchase, even if you have removed it from your account. The refund processes on the card's end, not through Amazon's system, so removing the card from Amazon does not stop the refund.

Does Amazon keep a record of deleted cards?

No. Once you delete a card, Amazon does not store it. If you want to use that card again, you will need to enter all the details again — card number, expiration date, and CVV. You cannot recover a deleted card from your account history.

How long does it take for a card to be removed?

The card is removed from your account immediately after you confirm the deletion. You will not see it in your payment methods list right away. If you are making a purchase, refresh the page to see the updated list of available cards.