Redefining Digital Lending for Bharat with Creditt

See how we democratized credit access through inclusive design! This case study shows how our user-centric mobile platform empowered first-time digital borrowers across Bharat and revolutionized embedded lending for underserved communities.

A smartphone displaying a loan application app. The screen shows 'INSTANT APPROVAL' and 'Need quick cash, Get loans in 15 minutes!' along with steps for a loan application, including 'Verify Salary Account' and 'Verify Salary Document.' The phone is placed on a dark cylinder, surrounded by white spheres, colorful blocks, and a small potted cactus against a light background

Creditt is a digital lending infrastructure company enabling brands to offer instant, embedded credit products. Their platform provides APIs and SDKs that make it easy to launch BNPL, personal loans, and credit-line solutions—backed by strong compliance and underwriting support

Design is not just what it looks like and feels like. Design is how it works.

- Steeve Jobs

Challenge

Creditt needed a mobile app that could build trust and simplify the complex loan process for first-time digital loan users. The primary challenge was to design a platform that was not only transparent and easy to use for individuals with varied digital literacy levels but also performed efficiently on older devices and in areas with low connectivity.

Approach

We designed with clarity and accessibility at the core. By using simple icons and clean, visual data cards, we made complex loan information easier to understand—even for first-time users. The goal was to reduce cognitive overload and help users feel in control from the start. Knowing that many users would be on older phones or in areas with low connectivity, we optimized the app to run smoothly with lightweight assets and smart loading techniques. We also kept navigation simple and focused, guiding users with one clear action per screen. This helped reduce confusion and made the loan process feel more manageable for people with different levels of digital experience.

Key Findings

Our iterative user research and testing revealed significant improvements across user engagement and task efficiency.

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Visual-First Interface

Icons and visual cues made navigation intuitive and lowered the barrier for users with limited reading proficiency.

A white outline icon of a hand with the index finger pointing upwards, indicating a click or tap action, against a dark grey background. Small lines radiate from the fingertip to emphasize the action

Visual-First Interface

Icons and visual cues made navigation intuitive and lowered the barrier for users with limited reading proficiency.

A white outline icon of a hand with the index finger pointing upwards, indicating a click or tap action, against a dark grey background. Small lines radiate from the fingertip to emphasize the action

Visual-First Interface

Icons and visual cues made navigation intuitive and lowered the barrier for users with limited reading proficiency.

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Seamless Navigation

A single call-to-action per screen reduced user confusion, increasing speed and clarity in completing tasks.

A white outline icon of a tablet computer overlapping a smartphone, indicating responsive design or multi-device compatibility, on a dark grey background

Seamless Navigation

A single call-to-action per screen reduced user confusion, increasing speed and clarity in completing tasks.

A white outline icon of a tablet computer overlapping a smartphone, indicating responsive design or multi-device compatibility, on a dark grey background

Seamless Navigation

A single call-to-action per screen reduced user confusion, increasing speed and clarity in completing tasks.

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Optimized Performance

The lightweight app ran smoothly even on older devices and low connectivity conditions.

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Optimized Performance

The lightweight app ran smoothly even on older devices and low connectivity conditions.

A white outline icon of a target , consisting of three concentric circles with a small dot in the center, against a dark grey background

Optimized Performance

The lightweight app ran smoothly even on older devices and low connectivity conditions.

Results

Load times were significantly reduced by optimizing the app for older smartphones, while features like rewards points and achievement levels fostered a gamified experience that led to a notable increase in user engagement and downloads.

Results

Load times were significantly reduced by optimizing the app for older smartphones, while features like rewards points and achievement levels fostered a gamified experience that led to a notable increase in user engagement and downloads.

Results

Load times were significantly reduced by optimizing the app for older smartphones, while features like rewards points and achievement levels fostered a gamified experience that led to a notable increase in user engagement and downloads.

Increased

42%

40%

40%

First-time credit activations

Boosted

37%

Engagement in Application Flow

A smartphone displaying a 'My Loans' screen in a finance app. The screen shows details of an active loan with 'Due on 25 Nov' and an option to 'Pay Now', along with a completed loan for a different application ID. There's a banner offering 'Repay your loan today and get 10% off.' The bottom navigation bar includes icons for Dashboard, Loans, Insurance, Rewards, Help, and More.
A smartphone displaying a loan approval confirmation screen. The screen shows 'Congratulations!' with a loan ID, 'Loan approved: ₹15,000', 'Processing fee: ₹625', and 'Net amount transferred: ₹14,475'. Below this, there's information about 'Zero Prepayment Charges' and a prompt to 'Complete the survey and get rewarded
A smartphone displaying a 'My Loans' screen in a finance app. The screen shows details of an active loan with 'Due on 25 Nov' and an option to 'Pay Now', along with a completed loan for a different application ID. There's a banner offering 'Repay your loan today and get 10% off.' The bottom navigation bar includes icons for Dashboard, Loans, Insurance, Rewards, Help, and More.
A smartphone displaying a loan approval confirmation screen. The screen shows 'Congratulations!' with a loan ID, 'Loan approved: ₹15,000', 'Processing fee: ₹625', and 'Net amount transferred: ₹14,475'. Below this, there's information about 'Zero Prepayment Charges' and a prompt to 'Complete the survey and get rewarded
A smartphone displaying a 'My Loans' screen in a finance app. The screen shows details of an active loan with 'Due on 25 Nov' and an option to 'Pay Now', along with a completed loan for a different application ID. There's a banner offering 'Repay your loan today and get 10% off.' The bottom navigation bar includes icons for Dashboard, Loans, Insurance, Rewards, Help, and More.
A smartphone displaying a loan approval confirmation screen. The screen shows 'Congratulations!' with a loan ID, 'Loan approved: ₹15,000', 'Processing fee: ₹625', and 'Net amount transferred: ₹14,475'. Below this, there's information about 'Zero Prepayment Charges' and a prompt to 'Complete the survey and get rewarded
A smartphone displaying a loan application interface. The screen shows 'Select your loan amount: ₹15,000' and an option to 'Choose your repayment date' with '25th Nov 2024' selected. Overlays include a card showing 'Application #2345' with total repayment amount, and another card with steps to 'Verify Employment Details' and 'Verify Your Salary'. Rewards information and icons for a calendar and a lightbulb are also visible.
A smartphone displaying a loan application interface. The screen shows 'Select your loan amount: ₹15,000' and an option to 'Choose your repayment date' with '25th Nov 2024' selected. Overlays include a card showing 'Application #2345' with total repayment amount, and another card with steps to 'Verify Employment Details' and 'Verify Your Salary'. Rewards information and icons for a calendar and a lightbulb are also visible.
A smartphone displaying a loan application interface. The screen shows 'Select your loan amount: ₹15,000' and an option to 'Choose your repayment date' with '25th Nov 2024' selected. Overlays include a card showing 'Application #2345' with total repayment amount, and another card with steps to 'Verify Employment Details' and 'Verify Your Salary'. Rewards information and icons for a calendar and a lightbulb are also visible.
A smartphone displaying a loan application app. The screen shows 'Good morning, Rohit' at the top, followed by a large section with 'INSTANT APPROVAL' and 'Need quick cash, Get loans in 15 minutes!'. Below this, there's a 'Loan Application' section with steps, indicating 'Verify Salary Account' is 'Under review' and 'Verify Salary Document' is the next step. A 'Take a loan' button is also prominent
A smartphone displaying a video recording interface for a loan application. The screen shows a smiling man in the background. In the foreground, a white pop-up box prompts 'Please record the following in English' with a detailed declaration about taking a loan from Creditt+, terms, and payment due date. A red square record button and a timer are visible at the bottom of the screen
A smartphone displaying a loan application app. The screen shows 'Good morning, Rohit' at the top, followed by a large section with 'INSTANT APPROVAL' and 'Need quick cash, Get loans in 15 minutes!'. Below this, there's a 'Loan Application' section with steps, indicating 'Verify Salary Account' is 'Under review' and 'Verify Salary Document' is the next step. A 'Take a loan' button is also prominent
A smartphone displaying a video recording interface for a loan application. The screen shows a smiling man in the background. In the foreground, a white pop-up box prompts 'Please record the following in English' with a detailed declaration about taking a loan from Creditt+, terms, and payment due date. A red square record button and a timer are visible at the bottom of the screen
A smartphone displaying a loan application app. The screen shows 'Good morning, Rohit' at the top, followed by a large section with 'INSTANT APPROVAL' and 'Need quick cash, Get loans in 15 minutes!'. Below this, there's a 'Loan Application' section with steps, indicating 'Verify Salary Account' is 'Under review' and 'Verify Salary Document' is the next step. A 'Take a loan' button is also prominent
A smartphone displaying a video recording interface for a loan application. The screen shows a smiling man in the background. In the foreground, a white pop-up box prompts 'Please record the following in English' with a detailed declaration about taking a loan from Creditt+, terms, and payment due date. A red square record button and a timer are visible at the bottom of the screen

Conclusion

The Creditt+ app successfully enhanced the company’s services by making digital lending more accessible and credible for first-time users. The app’s intuitive design, combined with a focus on performance and a gamified user experience, reinforced Creditt’s position as a forward-thinking financial platform dedicated to a wider audience.

Conclusion

The Creditt+ app successfully enhanced the company’s services by making digital lending more accessible and credible for first-time users. The app’s intuitive design, combined with a focus on performance and a gamified user experience, reinforced Creditt’s position as a forward-thinking financial platform dedicated to a wider audience.

Conclusion

The Creditt+ app successfully enhanced the company’s services by making digital lending more accessible and credible for first-time users. The app’s intuitive design, combined with a focus on performance and a gamified user experience, reinforced Creditt’s position as a forward-thinking financial platform dedicated to a wider audience.

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- Thomas Watson Jr

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