Amazon: How to delete your account

If you no longer need your Amazon account, you can confidently delete it. This will permanently delete all of the content in your account. In this practical tip, we will show you how to separate yourself from Amazon.

Delete Amazon: How to close your account

If you delete your Amazon account, all data will be removed completely. You can create a new account at any time.

1. Open the following link to get to the Amazon contact form.
2. Log in here with your email address and your password.
3. Click on the "Prime and Other" button at the top.
4. Select the "Update customer account information" option below.
5. Then select "Delete personal data / close account".
6. This process is only possible via email. Therefore click on the "E-Mail" button.
7. It is perfectly sufficient if the message "I want to close my account." type.
8. Click the "Send email" button if you get a response within 12 hours.
9. This email explains the further procedure, among other things you have to confirm your identity.

Tip: To speed up the process, when contacting customer service, indicate that you are aware of the consequences of the closure. These are listed on this website.

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