
“Amazon donates 0.5% of the net purchase price (excluding VAT, returns and shipping fees) of eligible purchases to the charitable organisation of your choice.” So far, AmazonSmile has donated over 10 million to UK charities and more is given every day. AmazonSmile can be used by anyone and once activated, Amazon will automatically support your charity when you shop, at no extra cost or inconvenience to you. As you browse for products on, you will see a note on listings that are eligible for Amazon Smile donations.AmazonSmile is an innovative and simple way for you to donate to your favourite charities when shopping for your favourite products on Amazon. Qualifying purchases – Not all Amazon purchases qualify for Amazon donation.Are donations tax deductible? – Donations via Amazon Smile are not tax deductible to us, the consumers.Smile renewal – Amazon Smile on your computer / laptop does not require “renewal,” however Amazon Smile via the mobile app needs to be renewed every 6-months. Amazon will notify when to renew / confirm your selection.Same prices and products – Using Amazon Smile does not impact the pricing or product availability.


There are two ways for your purchases to qualify for Amazon to make a donation to your charity. How do your purchases qualify for Amazon donations?

Sign in with Amazon credentials, and Amazon will walk you through selecting a charity. If you have an Amazon account but have never registered for Amazon Smile, you will first need to use your computer or laptap to navigate to. When you shop using Amazon Smile, qualifying purchases will result in a donation of 0.5% of your purchase to the charity of your choice. Below are some tips and tricks to help you ensure that you are using Amazon Smile correctly. If you use for shopping, Amazon Smile is an easy way to benefit your favorite charity – like Texas Veterinary Medical Foundation.
