How to Delete Your Amazon Account (Close It for Good)

Request closure on Amazon's Close Your Account page, choose a reason, and confirm with the link Amazon emails you. Closing is permanent.

Steps

1. Sign in on Amazon and open the Help pages.
2. Search for Close your Amazon account and open the closure page.
3. Read the list of what will be lost, choose a reason, and tick the box to confirm.
4. Click to close the account.
5. Open the email Amazon sends and confirm with the link inside, within the time it gives.

What you lose

Amazon accounts share one login across services, so this can also affect Audible, Twitch and Alexa where they use the same account.

Before closing

• Cancel Prime and other subscriptions.
• Wait for open orders and returns to finish.
• Spend or move your gift card balance.
• Download invoices you may need for warranties.
• Download photos from Amazon Photos.

Sellers and businesses

If you sell on Amazon, close the seller account through Seller Central first and settle any balance. Amazon Business accounts have their own steps.

Less drastic options

• Turn off marketing emails in communication preferences.
• Delete browsing history and recommendations in Your Account.
• Remove saved cards and addresses you no longer use.

Can I reopen it?

Generally no. Once confirmed, closure cannot be undone. You can later create a new account with the same email, but purchases and history will not come back.

If you want to keep the account but update your number, see changing your number on Amazon.

Closing on the app

The Amazon shopping app also links to the closure page through Your Account and the help section. The steps are the same as on the website, and the confirmation email still has to be opened.

Data Amazon may keep

Amazon may keep some records after closing, for example for tax, legal or fraud reasons. You can request a copy of your data before closing through the Request Your Data page in the privacy settings.

FAQ

How do I permanently delete my Amazon account?

Use the Close Your Amazon Account page, then confirm by email.

Will I lose my Kindle books?

Yes, digital purchases go with the account.

Can I undo closing my Amazon account?

Generally no.

Related: change number on Amazon · Amazon account recovery · delete a Google Account.