Islamic Philanthropy: Merits and Current Development 85 CHAPTER FIVE Zakat Digitalization and Muzakky Intention to Formal Zakat Institution: PLS-SEM Approach Ahmad Kariim Robbani 1 ; Luqyan Tamanni 2 , Aam Slamet Rusydiana 3 1,2 Tazkia Islamic University College, Indonesia; 3 SMART, Indonesia Abstract Purpose – This study aims to investigate the muzakky intention to pay zakat through formal institutions by knowledge of zakat, institutional credibility, and zakat digitization as a determinant factor (a case study of Jabodetabek), and to find out which determinants influence them the most. Methodology – This study used a descriptive quantitative approach. The sampling technique in this study used non-probability sampling and purposive sampling by distributing questionnaires to 100 muzakky in Jabodetabek who had paid zakat through institutions. The method in this study uses SEM-PLS (Structural Equation Modeling- Partial Least Square) analysis which is processed with SmartPLS software. Findings – The results in this study indicate that the variable knowledge of zakat and the credibility of the institution have a positive and significant influence on muzakky intention to pay zakat through formal institutions. While the variable of zakat digitization has a positive but not significant effect on the muzakky intention. And among all variables,