How To Delete Saved Credit Card Numbers in Chrome

The ability of Chrome to store credit card information can prove to be a great time-saver. If you’re making an online purchase, there’s no need to find your credit card number, expiration date, and security code. For some, this is indeed a beneficial feature.

However, what if you’ve changed credit cards? Or perhaps in today’s world of hackers and cyber-thieves, you’re not comfortable having your credit card number saved in Chrome. Fortunately, no matter the reason, you can easily delete saved credit card numbers in Chrome. In this article, we’ll cover how to do it on a number of different devices.

Deleting Saved Numbers in Chrome on an iPhone

If you’re an iPhone user and want to delete your saved credit card number in Chrome, this can easily be accomplished. You can do this by accessing Chrome’s settings. The process is straightforward and only takes a couple of taps. It doesn’t matter if your credit card is outdated or if you just aren’t comfortable with this information being on your phone; it can be done. Here’s how to do it:

1. Launch the Chrome app on your iPhone.
   
2. In the bottom right corner of the screen, tap the “Three dots” icon.
   
3. Click on “Settings” and then choose “Payment methods.”
   
4. Open the card you’d like to delete and pick “Delete” from the bottom of the screen.
   

Your credit card information has now been deleted. If you use the autofill function, it’s also a good idea to clear out all information there. This extra step will further ensure that all credit card information has been wiped from your iPhone.

1. Open the Chrome app.
   
2. Click the “Three dots” icon and select “Settings.”
   
3. Open “Privacy and Security.”
   
4. Select “Autofill data” and press “Delete browsing data.”
   

Deleting Saved CC Numbers in Chrome on a PC

Having a saved credit card in Chrome on your PC can be useful. With its information saved on your computer, you’ll never have to search for your physical card when making an online purchase. If you’re no longer using the saved card or simply aren’t comfortable having this data saved, you can easily delete it. To learn how follow these steps:

1. Launch Chrome on your PC.
   
2. In the upper-right corner, click on the “Three dots” icon.
   
3. Using the drop-down menu, tap “Settings.”
   
4. From the left-pane menu, choose “Autofill” and then “Payment methods.”
   
5. Here you’ll see all of your saved credit cards.
6. To the far right of the credit card you want to delete, press on the “Three dots” icon.
   
7. Choose “Remove.”
   

That’s all there is to it. If you use the autofill feature, you can further clear any saved information. To continue and delete this, follow the instructions below:

1. Open Chrome and tap the “Three dots” icon.
   
2. From the drop-down menu, pick “Settings.”
   
3. On the left side of the screen, tap “Privacy and security.”
   
4. Click “Clear browsing data.”
   
5. Choose “All time” for the time range and make sure the only box selected is “Autoform fill data.”
   
6. Hit “Clear data.”
   

Deleting Saved Cards in Chrome on an Android

Deleting saved credit card numbers in Chrome on an Android is a great idea if you are no longer comfortable having this valuable information stored on your phone. It also makes sense if the card is no longer valid. Either way, doing so is quite easy and only requires some changes in Chrome’s settings. This is what you’ll need to do:

1. Launch the Chrome app on your Android.
   
2. Tap the “Three dots”icon in the upper-right corner of the screen.
   
3. Select “Settings” and then go to “Payment methods.”
   
4. Choose the card you want to delete and then hit “Delete.”
   
5. Click “Done” to confirm.

If you also use the autofill feature on your Android, it’s a good idea to clear any information stored there. If you’d like to continue and also delete this data, here’s how it’s done:

1. Open Chrome on your Android and click the upper right corner icon.
   
2. Go to “Settings” and then to “Privacy and security.”
   
3. Make sure that “Autofill data” is selected and then hit “Clear browsing data.”
   

FAQs

Is it safe to save credit card numbers in Chrome?

Saving your credit card numbers in Chrome was created to give users an easy way to make online purchases. By storing your credit card data and using the autofill function, paying for things online couldn’t be simpler. However, many people are more concerned with their privacy and protection from online hackers than with the convenience of online shopping.

If your system were to be hacked, these cyber-criminals have easy access to your credit card and banking information. It is up to the individual to decide what’s more important. Is it for convenience or is it for safety.

Are there other ways my Chrome credit card data could be stolen?

Yes. There are certain malicious Chrome extensions that could possibly steal your data. These are developed by professional hackers who trick users into downloading them. They may be advertised to perform a certain valuable task, but in reality, they are used for mining your information.

To avoid this happening to you, only download and install extensions that come directly from the official Chrome Web Store. If you come across a website offering Chrome extensions, it’s best to avoid installing them.

Remove Credit Card Numbers in Chrome Solved

No matter what your reason is, removing credit card data from your device can be quickly accomplished. You can delete this data by finding the credit card information within Chrome’s settings, and once found, all you need to do is hit the delete button. The process to do this is similar on all devices and only takes a few taps or clicks.

Have you deleted saved credit card numbers in Chrome? Did you use the methods outlined in this article? Let us know in the comments section below.