Can an app make personal loans hassle-free?

Amazon Pay says YES !



Amazon Pay is an online payment service owned by Amazon


This product was designed for the Indian audience in India, following

the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) guidelines.

Personal Loans, the Amazon Pay Way

From one-click payments to managing bills and recharges, Amazon Pay has simplified money for millions across India.

With Personal Loans, it takes the next step making borrowing quick, transparent, and as effortless as any other Amazon Pay transaction.

The Problem

When an e-commerce brand like Amazon India offers personal loans, users expect the same convenience, speed, and clarity they enjoy when shopping for products.

In reality, most loan processes are complicated and opaque, filled with hidden fees, unclear steps, and friction that erodes trust.

How might we reimagine the personal loan journey on an e-commerce platform so it feels as seamless, transparent, and trustworthy as shopping online empowering users to stay confident, informed, and in control at every step?

Breaking Down the Problem

To solve this, we mapped the user journey of applying for a loan to identify key pain points and opportunities.

Let's take a closer look

It's 3:27 PM on a Thursday

Ravi's phone buzzes, a reminder about his child's school fees due in two days. He checks his banking app, frustrated by insufficient savings.

“It’s not that I can’t manage,” Ravi sighs. “I just need help, fast, from someone I trust.”

Like Ravi, millions face financial gaps at critical times. Quick credit options exist, but hidden charges and unclear processes erode trust.

We immersed ourselves in user research, listening to frustrations and mapping the loan experience across competitors.
One session stood out:

A user sat scrolling through three loan apps, saying, “सबका प्रोसेस अलग है। क्या सच में मुझे पैसा मिलेगा? (Translation: “Everyone’s process is different. Will I really get the money?”) "just need something I know won't fool me"

Loan rejections due to low credit score

Post-loan management

Trust Issues

Customer Calls & Surveys

We spoke with 150+ users to understand their financial challenges.

Competitive Analysis

Lengthy, unclear steps made the process stressful

Frustrating Delays

“Instant” didn’t deliver on its promise

Real People - Who we should care?

Real People - Who we should care?

Credit Card Holders

Customers with Credit History (No Credit Card)

Customers with Credit
History (No Credit Card)

Need

Transparency

Fast disbursal

Competitive interest rates

Value

Clear loan details—fees

EMIs

Repayment start date

We had to design for trustclarity, and speed the Amazon way

Need

Transparency

Fast disbursal

Competitive interest rates

Value

Clear loan details—fees

EMIs

Repayment start date

We had to design for trustclarity, and speed the Amazon way

Key Insight: Trust as the Missing Link 🛡️

Key Insight: Trust as the Missing Link 🛡️

When users apply for a loan, they don’t want to think twice. They already trust Amazon for shopping, so why not for loans?

The solution wasn’t just about the product, it was about bringing Amazon’s trustworthiness into the loan experience.

Approval Process

Our new flow considers work detailsbank statements, and partial CIBIL scores, ensuring loan approval for users with stable finances but low credit scores. This approach provides a fairer, more inclusive way to assess loan eligibility.

90% of loan applicants are rejected despite strong financial habits.
Analyzing bank statements alongside credit reports can improve approval rates for qualified applicants.

Existing flow

The new flow

Designing the Experience

Onboarding & Loan Application Process

The loan application process is an easy journey: enter basic details, receive a personalized loan offer, verify your income and identity, and get the loan disbursed, all seamlessly and securely.

Streamlined Loan Flow

We’ve made the loan application process simple and intuitive for first-time users.

Step-by-Step Progress Bar:
Clear visual cues to guide users through the process, so they always know where they are.

One-Tap OTP Login:
No need for passwords, quick and secure OTP login.

Clear and Transparent Design

No surprises, no hidden fees. We prioritized clarity:

Interactive Info Buttons:
Complex financial terms are explained in simple, Clear and concise language.

Upfront Loan Details:
Users see EMIs, interest rates, and repayment terms before applying.

Loan Disbursal & Status Tracking Screen

Clearly communicates the loan disbursal status to reduce user anxiety.

Users can easily track their progress and understand what to expect next. Builds trust and reassures users during a critical stage of the loan journey.

Step indicator guides users through milestones

Offer Acceptance

Disbursal Confirmation

Final Credit

Step indicator guides users through milestones

Offer Acceptance

Disbursal Confirmation

Final Credit

Outcome

We tested early prototypes with real users across 10+ feedback sessions. Key insights included:

Users valued the ability to customize loan amounts and semi-due dates, but initially found it overwhelming.


Solution: Introduced a step-by-step flow without adding extra clicks.

Watermark
Watermark

Info buttons were helpful, but users suggested making them clickable and reducing on-screen text.

Impact: These small adjustments significantly improved usability and clarity.

This Project is Under NDA

This Project is Under NDA

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If you'd like to learn more about this project, please reach out!

Approval Process

Our new flow considers work detailsbank statements, and partial CIBIL scores, ensuring loan approval for users with stable finances but low credit scores. This approach provides a fairer, more inclusive way to assess loan eligibility.

90% of loan applicants are rejected despite strong financial habits.
Analyzing bank statements alongside credit reports can improve approval rates for qualified applicants.

Existing flow

The new flow

The Problem

When an e-commerce brand like Amazon India offers personal loans, users expect the same convenience, speed, and clarity they enjoy when shopping for products.

In reality, most loan processes are complicated and opaque, filled with hidden fees, unclear steps, and friction that erodes trust.

How might we reimagine the personal loan journey on an e-commerce platform so it feels as seamless, transparent, and trustworthy as shopping online empowering users to stay confident, informed, and in control at every step?

Breaking Down the Problem

To solve this, we mapped the user journey of applying for a loan to identify key pain points and opportunities.

Let's take a closer look

It's 3:27 PM on a Thursday

Ravi's phone buzzes, a reminder about his child's school fees due in two days. He checks his banking app, frustrated by insufficient savings.

“It’s not that I can’t manage,” Ravi sighs. “I just need help, fast, from someone I trust.”

Like Ravi, millions face financial gaps at critical times. Quick credit options exist, but hidden charges and unclear processes erode trust.

We immersed ourselves in user research, listening to frustrations and mapping the loan experience across competitors.
One session stood out:

A user sat scrolling through three loan apps, saying, “सबका प्रोसेस अलग है। क्या सच में मुझे पैसा मिलेगा? (Translation: “Everyone’s process is different. Will I really get the money?”) "just need something I know won't fool me"

Loan rejections due to low credit score

Post-loan management

Trust Issues

Customer Calls & Surveys

We spoke with 150+ users to understand their financial challenges.

Competitive Analysis

Lengthy, unclear steps made the process stressful

Frustrating Delays

“Instant” didn’t deliver on its promise

The Real Victory

When a user shared, लोन लेना Amazon से बिलकुल आसान लगता है, जैसे Amazon पर शॉपिंग करते हैं। (Translation: Taking a loan from Amazon feels so easy, just like shopping on Amazon), it was a proud moment for our team.

It validated our efforts to design a user-centric experience, simple, intuitive, and built on trust making financial solutions feel as effortless as everyday shopping.

These small tweaks significantly improved usability and user experience.

Application Completion Rate

28%

Customer Response Time

30% Faster

User Satisfaction

15% Increase

And most importantly ———— Users trusted the process

These small tweaks significantly improved usability and user experience.

Application Completion Rate

28%

Customer Response Time

30% Faster

User Satisfaction

15% Increase

And most importantly
Users trusted the process

My Role

UX Designer

Timeline

4 Months

Team

Lead UX Designer
Project Manager

Amazon Pay is an online payment service owned by Amazon

This product was designed for the Indian audience in India, following

the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) guidelines.

Can an app make personal loans hassle-free?

Amazon Pay says YES !

From one-click payments to managing bills and recharges, Amazon Pay has simplified money for millions across India.

With Personal Loans, it takes the next step making borrowing quick, transparent, and as effortless as any other Amazon Pay transaction.

Love what you see?

Let’s connect to create something meaningful!

© Aishwarryabp2025

10:14 PM

Love what you see?

Let’s connect to create something meaningful!

© Aishwarryabp2025

10:14 PM