Remove a card in three steps from your account settings
To delete a credit card from Amazon, go to Your Account in the top right corner, select Login & security, scroll to Manage your payment methods, and click the X next to the card you want to remove. Amazon will ask you to confirm the deletion. The card is gone from your account when ready, though it may take a few days to stop appearing in your payment history.
You cannot delete the card you used most recently if it is your only payment method on file. Amazon requires at least one valid payment method linked to your account at all times. If you are trying to remove your only card, add a new one first, then delete the old one.
If you cannot find the card you want to delete, or if the delete button does not appear, the card may already be expired or flagged by Amazon's security system. Expired cards usually disappear on their own after a few months, but you can contact Amazon Customer Service to remove one manually.
Key Takeaways
- You delete a card by going to Your Account, then Login & security, then Manage your payment methods, and clicking the X next to the card.
- Amazon requires at least one valid payment method on your account, so you cannot delete your only card.
- If you want to remove your only card, add a new payment method first, then delete the old one.
- Deleted cards stop working when ready but may appear in your order history for past purchases.
- Expired cards may not have a delete button and can be removed by contacting Amazon Customer Service.
Why you might want to delete a card
You may want to remove a card because you lost it, it expired, or you straightforward do not use it anymore. Deleting unused cards from your account reduces the risk that a compromised card number could be used without your knowledge. It also makes your payment methods list shorter and easier to manage if you have multiple cards saved.
If your card was stolen or you suspect fraud, deleting it from Amazon is a good first step, but you should also contact your bank or credit card company directly. They can cancel the physical card, monitor for unauthorized charges, and issue you a replacement. Amazon deletion only stops the card from being used on Amazon — it does not cancel the card itself.
What happens after you delete a card
Once you confirm the deletion, the card is removed from your payment methods and cannot be selected for new purchases. Past orders paid with that card will still show the last four digits in your order history, but the card itself is no longer linked to your account.
If you had set that card as your default payment method, Amazon will automatically use your next most recently added card for future purchases. You can change your default method anytime by going back to Manage your payment methods and clicking Set as default next to a different card.
If you cannot delete a card
The most common reason you cannot delete a card is that it is your only payment method. Amazon will not let you remove it because the account needs at least one way to pay for orders. Add a new card, debit card, or other payment method first, then try deleting the old one again.
If the delete button does not appear next to a card at all, the card may be expired or flagged by Amazon's fraud detection. Expired cards usually disappear automatically after several months. If you need to remove an expired card sooner, or if you see a card you do not recognize, contact Amazon Customer Service through the Contact Us link at the bottom of any Amazon page.
Deleting a card does not affect your Amazon Prime membership
Removing a payment method from your account does not cancel your Prime membership or any other Amazon subscriptions. Your subscriptions will continue to renew, but Amazon will charge the card you have set as your default payment method instead.
If you want to cancel Prime or another subscription, you need to do that separately in your Memberships and Subscriptions section. Deleting the card that was originally used to sign up for Prime does not stop the renewal — you must cancel the membership itself to stop the charges.
Deleting a card from a joint or family account
If you share an Amazon account with someone else, both of you can see all the payment methods on file. Either person can delete a card, so if you share an account and want to remove a card, make sure the other person knows. There is no way to hide a payment method from other account holders or to restrict who can delete cards.
If you have an Amazon Household or Family Library set up, child accounts cannot add or delete payment methods — only the adult account holder can manage payment methods. Teens with their own login can see the payment methods but cannot change them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I delete a card if I have an active subscription or Prime membership?
Yes. Deleting a card does not cancel subscriptions or Prime. Your subscriptions will renew using your default payment method instead. If you want to stop a subscription, you must cancel it separately in your Memberships and Subscriptions section.
Will deleting a card from Amazon cancel the card itself?
No. Deleting a card from Amazon only removes it from your account — it does not cancel the physical card or contact your bank. If your card was lost or stolen, call your bank directly to cancel it. If you just want to stop using it on Amazon, deletion is enough.
How long does it take for a deleted card to stop showing up?
The card is removed from your payment methods when ready after you confirm deletion. It will no longer appear in your list of payment options. Past orders will still show the last four digits for your records, but the card itself is gone from your account.
What if I deleted a card by mistake?
You can add the card back to your account anytime by going to Manage your payment methods and clicking Add a payment method. Enter the card number, expiration date, and CVV again. There is no penalty for deleting and re-adding a card.
Can I delete a card if someone else added it to our shared account?
Yes. On a shared account, any account holder can delete any payment method, even if someone else added it. If you share an account and want to remove a card without the other person knowing, you cannot — both holders can see all payment methods and changes.