You can use your current Amazon account and there is not cost to you. Here is everything you need to know about Amazon Smile:
What is AmazonSmile?
AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support
your favorite charitable organization every time you shop, at no cost
to you. When you shop at smile.amazon.com,
you’ll find the exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient
shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added bonus that Amazon will
donate a portion of the purchase price to your favorite charitable
organization. You can choose from nearly one million organizations to
support.
How do I shop at AmazonSmile?
To shop at AmazonSmile simply go to smile.amazon.com from the web browser on your computer or mobile device. You may also want to add a bookmark to smile.amazon.com to make it even easier to return and start your shopping at AmazonSmile.
Which products on AmazonSmile are eligible for charitable donations?
Tens of millions of products on AmazonSmile are eligible for
donations. You will see eligible products marked “Eligible for
AmazonSmile donation” on their product detail pages. Recurring
Subscribe-and-Save purchases and subscription renewals are not currently
eligible.
Can I use my existing Amazon.com account on AmazonSmile?
Yes, you use the same account on Amazon.com and AmazonSmile.
Your shopping cart, Wish List, wedding or baby registry, and other
account settings are also the same.
How do I select a charitable organization to support when shopping on AmazonSmile?
On your first visit to AmazonSmile (smile.amazon.com),
you need to select a charitable organization to receive donations from
eligible purchases before you begin shopping. We will remember your
selection, and then every eligible purchase you make at smile.amazon.com will result in a donation.
How much of my purchase does Amazon donate?
The AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase
price from your eligible AmazonSmile purchases. The purchase price is
the amount paid for the item minus any rebates and excluding shipping
& handling, gift-wrapping fees, taxes, or service charges. From time
to time, we may offer special, limited time promotions that increase
the donation amount on one or more products or services or provide for
additional donations to charitable organizations. Special terms and
restrictions may apply. Please see the relevant promotion for complete
details.
Can I receive a tax deduction for amounts donated from my purchases on AmazonSmile?
Donations are made by the AmazonSmile Foundation and are not tax deductible by you.
How can I learn more about AmazonSmile?
Please see complete AmazonSmile program details.
