Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards are a convenient way for individuals receiving government assistance to make purchases. Amazon, recognizing the need to make shopping accessible to everyone, allows EBT cards to be used for eligible purchases.
However, there may come a time when you need to remove your EBT card from your Amazon account. Whether it’s because you no longer need it, or you’re updating your payment methods, removing an EBT card is a straightforward process. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to do it.
Step 1: Sign In to Your Amazon Account
To begin, you need to access your Amazon account. Open your preferred web browser and go to the Amazon website. Click on the ‘Sign in’ button and enter your credentials. If you have two-factor authentication enabled, you’ll need to complete that process as well.
Step 2: Navigate to Your Account Settings
Once you’re logged in, locate the ‘Accounts & Lists’ dropdown menu, usually found in the top right corner of the Amazon homepage. Click on it and select ‘Your Account’ from the dropdown options. This will take you to your account settings page.
Step 3: Access Your Payment Options
In your account settings, look for the ‘Payment options’ section. This is where all your saved payment methods, including credit cards, debit cards, and EBT cards, are stored. Click on this section to view and manage your payment methods.
Step 4: Find Your EBT Card
Within the payment options, you’ll see a list of all the payment methods you’ve added to your account. Locate your EBT card in this list. It should be identifiable by the last four digits of the card number and the cardholder’s name.
Step 5: Remove the EBT Card
Once you’ve found your EBT card, look for an option to ‘Edit’ or ‘Remove’ next to it. If you simply want to remove the card, click on ‘Remove’. A prompt may appear asking you to confirm your decision. Click ‘Yes’ or ‘Confirm’ to proceed.
Step 6: Confirmation
After removing the card, Amazon will typically display a confirmation message indicating that the card has been successfully removed from your account. It’s important to ensure that this confirmation appears to know that the process has been completed correctly.
Step 7: Check for Updates
As a final step, it’s a good idea to refresh the payment options page or navigate away and then return to it, to confirm that the EBT card no longer appears in your list of payment methods.
And that’s it! You’ve successfully removed your EBT card from your Amazon account. It’s a simple process, but one that may come in handy for various reasons. You can always add the EBT card back to your account in the future if needed. Happy shopping!