Where to Find Your Default Address Settings
Your default address on Amazon is the one that appears first when you check out, and it's stored in your account settings, not in a specific order. To change it, sign in to Amazon and go to Account (the menu under your name in the top right), then select Your Account. From there, click Addresses to see all the addresses saved to your account.
You'll see a list of every address you've ever used on Amazon, with one marked as your default. The default address is the one Amazon will suggest first at checkout, and it's also where Amazon will send your account mail and notifications unless you've set a separate preference. If you have only one address saved, it's automatically your default.
Key Takeaways
- Your default address is stored in Account > Your Account > Addresses, and you can change it without deleting any other saved addresses.
- To make a different address your default, click the radio button next to it and confirm—the change takes effect when ready.
- If the address you want isn't in your list yet, add it first by clicking "Add Address" before you can set it as default.
- Your default address is what Amazon suggests at checkout, but you can still choose a different one when you place an order.
- Changing your default address does not affect past orders or refunds sent to your old address.
How to Set a Different Address as Your Default
Once you're in the Addresses section, look for the address you want to make your default. Next to each address is a radio button (a small circle). Click the radio button next to the address you want to use as your default, then click the Set as Default button that appears. Amazon will confirm the change when ready, and that address will now appear first at checkout.
If the address you want to set as default isn't in your list yet, you'll need to add it first. Click Add Address at the top of the page, enter the full address details, and save it. Then return to the address list and set it as your default using the radio button method.
Adding a New Address Before Setting It as Default
When you click Add Address, Amazon will ask for your full name, street address, city, state, and ZIP code. For some addresses, it will also ask for a phone number. Fill in all required fields (marked with an asterisk) and click Save Address. The address will be added to your list but won't automatically become your default—you'll need to go back to the address list and select it as default using the radio button.
Amazon's address verification system will sometimes suggest corrections if it thinks your address is incomplete or formatted incorrectly. You can accept Amazon's suggestion or keep your original entry. Either way, the address will save and you can set it as default afterward.
What Happens When You Change Your Default Address
Changing your default address only affects future orders and account communications. Any packages already shipped to your old address will still go there—changing your default does not redirect them. Refunds or replacements for past orders will also go to the address where the original order was placed, not to your new default address.
Your default address is the one Amazon will suggest when you start a new order, but you can still choose a different address at checkout if you need to. This is useful if you have multiple addresses saved and want one as your everyday default but occasionally ship to another location.
Removing an Address You No Longer Use
If you have old addresses saved that you no longer need, you can delete them. Go to Account > Your Account > Addresses, find the address you want to remove, and click the three-dot menu next to it. Select Delete and confirm. You cannot delete your current default address—you must first set a different address as default, then delete the old one.
Deleting an address from your list does not affect any orders you've already placed to that address. It only removes it from your saved addresses so it won't appear as an option at checkout.
Fixing Address Problems at Checkout
If Amazon flags your default address as incomplete or undeliverable when you try to place an order, you'll see a warning message. You can either edit the address right there at checkout or choose a different saved address. If you edit it at checkout, Amazon will save the corrected version to your account. If you want to keep your default address as-is and use a different one instead, just click on another address from your saved list.
Common reasons Amazon flags an address: missing apartment or suite number, incomplete street name, or a ZIP code that doesn't match the city and state. If you're not sure how to fix it, check your address against the USPS website or contact Amazon Customer Service for help formatting it correctly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I have more than one default address?
No, you can only have one default address at a time. However, you can save as many addresses as you want and choose a different one at checkout whenever you need to. To switch your default, just go back to Addresses and select a new one.
Will changing my default address affect my Prime membership?
No. Your Prime membership is tied to your account, not to a specific address. You can change your default address as many times as you want without affecting your membership or benefits.
What if I don't see the address I want to set as default?
You'll need to add it first. Click "Add Address" in the Addresses section, enter the full details, and save it. Then go back to the address list and set it as your default using the radio button.
Can I change my default address on the Amazon app?
Yes. Open the app, tap the menu icon, go to Account > Your Account > Addresses, and follow the same steps as on the website. The process is identical on mobile and desktop.
What if Amazon won't let me set an address as default?
This usually means the address is incomplete or failed Amazon's verification. Try editing the address to add missing details like an apartment number or correct ZIP code, then try again. If it still doesn't work, contact Amazon Customer Service.