Amazon makes online shopping convenient, but sometimes you need to adjust your payment methods. Whether your card is expiring, you’ve decided to use a different card or any other reason, it’s easy to remove a credit or debit card from your Amazon profile.
How to Delete a Credit or Debit Card from Your Amazon Account?
Steps to Delete a Credit or Debit Card From Your Amazon Account on the Amazon App
- Open the Amazon app and tap the three horizontal lines (the menu button).
- Select “Your Account.“
- Tap “Manage payment options.“
- Locate the card you want to remove and tap the down arrow next to it.
- Select “Remove” and confirm your choice.
Steps to Delete a Credit or Debit Card From Your Amazon Account on Your Computer
- Go to Amazon.com and sign in to your account.
- Hover your cursor over “Accounts & Lists” and select “Your Account” from the dropdown menu.
- Click on the “Payment options” section.
- Find the card you want to delete and click the down arrow next to it.
- Select “Remove” and then click “Confirm remove.”
Why Bother Deleting a Credit or Debit Card From Your Amazon Account?
- Outdated Cards: Expired or canceled credit and debit cards are a security risk. Removing old cards from your Amazon account prevents fraudsters from charging them if your old card details are stolen.
- Lost or Stolen Cards: Notify your card issuer immediately, but don’t forget about your Amazon account! Proactively removing the card minimizes potential fraudulent charges.
- Security Best Practices: Financial experts recommend regularly reviewing the payment methods attached to online accounts for unauthorized activity. Deleting unused cards simplifies this process.
Note: Removing unused cards makes it easier to find the right one when you’re ready to check out. Knowing you’ve taken proactive measures to protect your finances offers a sense of security in an increasingly online world.
Regularly reviewing your payment methods on Amazon is a good security practice. By removing outdated cards, you reduce the risk of unauthorized charges if a card is lost, stolen, or compromised.