Delete a card from Amazon in three steps
To remove a credit card from Amazon, sign into your account, go to Your Account in the top right corner, select Login & security, then scroll to Saved cards and accounts and click the card you want to remove. A menu will appear with a Delete option. Click it, and Amazon will ask you to confirm — the card is then gone from your account.
The process takes less than a minute. You do not need to contact Amazon support or provide a reason. If you have multiple cards saved, you can delete all but one — Amazon requires at least one payment method on file to complete purchases.
If you cannot find the Saved cards and accounts section, you may be on an older version of the Amazon website. Try logging out and back in, or use a different browser. Mobile app users should look for Account at the bottom of the screen, then Login & security.
Key Takeaways
- You can delete any saved card by going to Your Account, then Login & security, then Saved cards and accounts, and clicking Delete next to the card you want to remove.
- Amazon will ask you to confirm the deletion — the card is removed when ready after you confirm.
- You must keep at least one payment method on file, so you cannot delete your only card.
- Deleting a card from Amazon does not close your account or affect your order history.
- If a card is linked to a subscription or recurring delivery, deleting it may pause those orders until you add a new payment method.
What happens to orders and subscriptions when you delete a card
Deleting a card does not cancel past orders or affect anything you have already bought. Your order history stays in your account, and Amazon keeps the payment information it used for those orders — removing the card from your saved list does not erase that record.
If you have an active subscription (like Prime, Kindle Unlimited, or Subscribe & Save), deleting the card that was paying for it can cause problems. Amazon will try to charge your remaining saved card on the next billing date. If you have no other card on file, the subscription will pause until you add a new payment method. You will receive an email warning you that the payment failed.
To avoid interruption, add a new card to your account before deleting the old one if you have active subscriptions. Then delete the old card afterward.
Why you might want to delete a card from Amazon
The most common reason is security. If your card number was compromised, lost, or stolen, removing it from Amazon stops Amazon from charging it. You should also delete cards that have expired or that you no longer use — keeping old cards on file creates more places where your information could be exposed if Amazon's systems were breached.
Some people delete cards when switching to a new payment method, like a different bank or a debit card instead of a credit card. Others remove cards they used for a specific purpose and no longer need. Deleting unused cards is a straightforward way to reduce the number of places your payment information is stored.
If you cannot delete a card
The most common reason deletion fails is that the card is the only payment method on your account. Amazon requires at least one valid card, debit card, or bank account linked to your account at all times. If you see an error message when you try to delete, add a new card first, then try deleting the old one again.
If the card is linked to an active subscription or recurring order, Amazon may prevent you from deleting it until you update the payment method for that subscription. Go to Your Account, then Memberships and subscriptions, and update the payment method there. After that, you should be able to delete the card.
If you still cannot delete the card after trying these steps, contact Amazon Customer Service through the Contact Us link at the bottom of any Amazon page. They can remove it manually, though this is rare.
Deleting a card versus removing it from one-click checkout
One-Click ordering is a separate setting from your saved cards. Deleting a card removes it from your account entirely. Turning off One-Click ordering just prevents Amazon from charging that card without asking you first — the card stays saved in your account.
If you want to keep a card on file but prevent accidental charges, turn off One-Click instead of deleting the card. Go to Your Account, then Login & security, scroll to One-Click settings, and toggle it off. You can turn it back on anytime.
How to update a card instead of deleting it
If your card is expiring soon or the number changed, you do not have to delete it. Go to Your Account, then Login & security, then Saved cards and accounts. Click the card you want to update, and Amazon will let you edit the expiration date or other details without deleting it.
Updating is faster than deleting and re-adding if the card is still valid — you keep the same card on file without interrupting any subscriptions or recurring orders.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does deleting a card from Amazon close my account?
No. Deleting a card only removes that payment method from your saved list. Your Amazon account, order history, and account settings remain unchanged. You can still shop on Amazon as long as you have at least one other payment method on file.
Can I delete a card if I have a Prime membership?
Yes, but only if you have another payment method on file. Prime charges your account every year, so if the card you want to delete is the only one linked to your account, add a new card first. Then delete the old one. If you delete your only card, Prime will pause until you add a new payment method.
What if I delete a card by mistake?
You can add it back anytime by going to Your Account, then Login & security, then Saved cards and accounts, and clicking Add a card. Enter the card number, expiration date, and CVV again. Amazon does not keep a record of deleted cards, so you will need to enter the information manually.
Does Amazon charge my card when I delete it?
No. Deleting a card does not trigger any charges. Amazon only charges cards when you place an order, renew a subscription, or make a purchase. Removing a card from your account stops future charges but does not affect past transactions.
Can I delete a card that has a pending refund?
Yes. Refunds are tied to your order, not to the card itself. Even if you delete the card, Amazon can still process the refund — it will go back to the original card or your bank account depending on how long it has been since the purchase.