Using the Amazon Smile App

Amazon Smile is a program that allows shoppers to donate 0.5% of their purchases to charity organizations. Users can select the organization they wish to support from the list of registered charities on the site.

Amazon says tens of millions of products are eligible for the donation. However, it’s important to note that some items are not eligible for the donation, including returned merchandise and “Subscribe and Save” products.

How to set up

The best part is it’s not difficult to set up and use. Simply go to your preferred online retail giant, select the smile option and you’re on your way to philanthropy in the name of the gods. You can even choose your own charity to benefit from the goodness of Amazon’s charitable donation program. The best part is that if you’re an Amazon Prime member you can save big on eligible items and services. The site also features a free mobile app for iOS and Android devices. With the latest app updates, you’ll be able to shop on the go for your favorite brand or discover a whole new one. Using the app has many benefits, not the least of which is the opportunity to donate to the PTA and be a part of an amazing school community.

Benefits

Amazon Smile is a charitable program in which Amazon donates a percentage of eligible purchases to charities that shoppers have chosen. The e-commerce giant started the program in 2013 as an expansion of its Prime membership service and has since distributed more than $500 million to charity organizations.

But for many charities, the donation amounts — which can add up to just 0.5% of eligible purchases over time — aren’t large enough to make it worthwhile.

In announcing the program’s end Wednesday, Amazon said it would instead focus its attention on more “meaningful” investments in areas such as affordable housing and disaster relief. The move is a blow to nonprofits, some of which say the program had been a valuable source of passive income for their efforts.

Tenisha Taylor, the founder of Chicago’s nonprofit HOPE Community Health, says she was shocked to learn of the program’s demise and felt “insulted” by the company’s decision. She is concerned that Amazon will no longer be able to share information about customers with her organization.

Limitations

Using the amazon smile app is not always as easy as you may think. There are a few things you should know before you start.

For starters, you must activate the program on your phone (or desktop computer) and select a charity. Once activated, purchases made from the Amazon smile app will donate a small percentage of your purchase to that charity.

If you’re shopping on a desktop, go to the Amazon smile homepage and click “activate.” For mobile shoppers, download the Amazon app and tap on the Amazon smile button from the Programs & Features menu or Settings.

You’ll be prompted to choose a charity, and if you choose one of the “Spotlight” charities, that choice will be remembered for future visits. You can also change your charity selection at any time. The app also has some other features you may find useful. The most exciting of these is that you can now shop from your phone.

Requirements

Amazon Smile is a charitable giving program that allows customers to donate 0.5% of their purchase price to a nonprofit of their choice. It’s available for iOS and Android devices.

To use Amazon Smile, you must first install the Amazon app on your phone and activate it. This is a three-step process that requires you to turn on push notifications in the app.

When using the app, look for the AmazonSmile logo in the upper right corner of the app as you browse and follow the on-screen instructions to complete your setup. You’ll need to renew your donation every six months.

You’ll also want to make sure that you choose a charity you trust. Almost one million 501(c)(3) public charities participate in Amazon Smile, so it’s easy to find a good match. Moreover, you can change your charity recipient at any time. And since Amazon is directly making the donation, there’s no extra cost to you.

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