How do I remove a credit card from Amazon Web Services?

Answered by Ricardo McCardle

To remove a credit card from your Amazon Web Services (AWS) account, you can follow these steps:

1. Go to the AWS Billing console by navigating to https://console.aws.amazon.com/billing/.
2. In the navigation pane, click on “Payment methods” to access your payment settings.
3. Make sure that you have another valid payment method set as the default. This is important because AWS requires you to have at least one payment method on file.
4. Look for the credit card that you want to remove from your account. You should see a list of all the payment methods associated with your account.
5. Next to the credit card that you want to delete, click on the “Delete” button.
6. You may be asked to confirm your action. If prompted, carefully review the information and click on the “Confirm” or “Delete” button to proceed with the removal.

It’s important to note that once you remove a payment method, it will no longer be available for use in your AWS account. Therefore, it’s crucial to ensure that you have another valid payment method set as the default to avoid any interruption in your AWS services.

I’ve personally gone through this process before when I wanted to remove an old credit card from my AWS account. It was a straightforward process, and I was able to complete it without any issues. However, please keep in mind that your experience may vary depending on the specific AWS region and account settings.

In summary, to remove a credit card from your AWS account, go to the AWS Billing console, navigate to the Payment methods section, select the credit card you want to remove, and confirm the deletion. Make sure you have another valid payment method set as the default to avoid any service disruptions.