How to Delete Your Amazon Account

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Amazon makes it really easy to order stuff. However, there are many reasons why you may want to delete your Amazon account. For example, you might not wish to use the services or no longer want to support Amazon. Whatever the reason, it is easy, though not straightforward, to delete your Amazon account.

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If you’re sure you want to take your shopping somewhere else and delete your Amazon account for good, follow these steps.

PC

If you’re browsing Amazon on your PC via your browser, access the main Amazon page and make sure you’re logged in with your account.

Hover your mouse over the Hello, your name option in the upper right corner of the display. Select Account from the menu.

On the Your Account page, scroll down all the way to the bottom to the Manage your data section. Click on Close Your Amazon Account.

Note: if you think you might need your Amazon data for later use, select Request your data first. This way you can download your orders, payment options, subscriptions, search history, information about your other Amazon subscriptions (Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Music, Amazon Photos) etc.

Amazon will attempt to get you to hold on to your Amazon account by listing all the benefits you’ll lose if you delete the account. If you’re sure there’s no turning back for you, scroll to the bottom of the page. Choose a reason for why you’re deleting your Amazon account and check the Yes, I want to permanently close my Amazon account and delete my data option underneath. Finally, hit the Close My Account button.

Amazon will send you a confirmation email, to which you need to reply. Once you’ve done so, Amazon will delete your account and data for good.

Tip: if you’re thinking of signing up for Amazon Prime, but you’re not sure if it’s for you, check out our post to learn about the major benefits you get with a subscription.

Mobile

If you want to do this from the Amazon mobile app, it’s possible. Open the app and switch to the Account tab from the bottom.

All the bottom, you’ll find the Manage your data section. Press the Close Your Amazon Account option to initiate the deletion process. Follow the steps numerated above to erase your Amazon account.

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What Happens When I Delete My Amazon Account?

Deleting your Amazon account has many implications:

The account will no longer be accessible to you. You’ll no longer be able to see things such as order history or invoices (unless you’ve opted to download your Amazon data beforehand.).

You’ll end up losing access to content such as videos, music, and ebooks that you’ve purchased through Prime Video, Music, or Kindle. Amazon also recommends that you download content you might have uploaded to Amazon servers, such as photos, before proceeding to delete your account.

If you have an Amazon Prime membership, deleting your Amazon account will have the effect of canceling Prime across all Amazon websites. If you only wish to renounce the Amazon Prime service, check our post which walks you through the steps of canceling your subscription.

Any available Amazon gift cards will no longer be available for you to use. The same goes for your Amazon Appstore purchases and available coins.

If you also have an AmazonDx, comiXology, Amazon Business account, or Amazon Web Services, you will no longer be able to access them anymore without an Amazon account.

Closing your Amazon account will also terminate your access to Amazon Pay, preventing you from using it for transactions on other websites and services that accept Amazon Pay.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why should I delete my Amazon account?

If you’re looking to reduce online shopping habits. Amazon makes online shopping incredibly convenient, especially with a Prime membership that provides numerous discounts, fast shipping, and access to major shopping events.

On the other hand, you might have privacy concerns regarding Amazon, as the shopping giant collects extensive personal information such as home addresses, phone numbers, credit card details, and more. If you’re worried about the safety of your data, deleting your Amazon account could be a solution.

You might also want to erase your Amazon account if you had a bad experience while using the company’s services. You can express your dissatisfaction by opting to use another online retailer.

Can I reopen a closed Amazon account?

Unfortunately, closing an Amazon account is a permanent action. Once the account is closed, it can’t be restored at a later date. If you change your mind at some point in the future and decide that you want to go back to shopping on Amazon, you will have to create a brand new account.

How long does it take for Amazon to delete your account?

Once you submit your Amazon account deletion request, Amazon will email you requesting that you confirm your choice. You have 5 days to respond to the email. If you don’t, Amazon won’t delete your account. Note that Amazon states that they are legally required to retain some types of data, such as order history.

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Alexandra Arici –
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Alexandra is passionate about mobile tech and can be often found fiddling with a smartphone from some obscure company. She kick-started her career in tech journalism in 2013, after working a few years as a middle-school teacher. Constantly driven by curiosity, Alexandra likes to know how things work and to share that knowledge with everyone.