QPay

Digital Wallet with Loyalty Program

The cover image of the QPay Digital Wallet app

Background

The Brief

Problem

Many digital wallets that offer loyalty programs are overly complicated and difficult to set up and use. Also, some of them don't have strong security measures and only work on one type of device, leaving out users on other platforms. Furthermore, loyalty programs often aren't very engaging and can be confusing for users.

Solution

The aim is to design a digital wallet with a loyalty program that is user-friendly, intuitive, and accessible for both iOS and Android users. The goal is to create a clear, engaging, and easy-to-use interface, coupled with quick and secure transactions worldwide.

  1. Discover
    • Project Proposal
    • Research
  2. Define
    • User Personas
  3. Develop
    • User Flow
  4. Design
    • Wireframes
  5. Delivery
    • Mockups
    • Conclusion

Native Mobile App Design

for iOS and Android

QPay app designs for iOS and Android

Discover

The Project Proposal

Objective

The app will simplify the payment process by allowing users to link various payment methods and make quick and secure transactions in many different currencies. The aim is also to engage users by providing a wide range of personalised offers, promotions, and rewards tailored to individual preferences and activities in the app.

Key Features

  • linking bank accounts, credit cards, or other payment methods to the app for easy and secure digital payments without sharing financial data
  • earn rewards, points, or cashback by making transfers and engaging in loyalty program
  • personalized recommendations, promotions, and discounts based on user preferences
  • transaction and purchase history
  • security features such as fingerprint scanning and PIN codes
  • notifications

Competitor Research

PayPal

PayPal is a widely used online payment platform to make online payments quickly, easily and securely. It's widely accepted by many online retailers and service providers.

  • PayPal uses encryption and anti-fraud technology to protect users' financial information.
  • Setting up a PayPal account is straightforward, and the platform offers user-friendly interfaces.
  • PayPal operates in many countries and supports various currencies, making it suitable for international transactions.
  • PayPal offers mobile apps for iOS and Android
  • PayPal allows users to send money to friends and family members for free within the same country.
  • PayPal charges fees for receiving payments for goods and services, currency conversion, and cross-border payments.
  • Paypal although is very simple and intuitive to use doesn’t have a loyalty program and the mobile UI design seems a bit monotonous and old-fashioned.

Payback

Payback is a loyalty program that allows also mobile payments and let user to earn points and rewards when making purchases from participating partner brands, and these points can often be redeemed for discounts or rewards.

  • PAYBACK members can earn points, vouchers and other rewards for their purchases providing a financial benefit.
  • The app offers partners with a wide range of businesses, giving members opportunities to earn rewards across different industries.
  • It creates personalised offers and discounts tailored to individual interests.
  • Joining PAYBACK is free of charge.
  • It offers mobile apps for iOS and Android and provides strong security features.
  • Can be a bit too complex for some users.
  • Expiration dates for earned rewards, and if customers don't use them in time, they can lose their value.

Define

User Personas

Martin

User Personas Card - Martin

Elke

User Personas Card - Elke

Develop

User Flow

Here's an overview of the typical user journey for sending money to another user within the app. The aim is to transfer a precise amount of money in an international currency, specifically British pounds (GBP), to another app user

QPay User Flow

Design

Wireframes

iOS: Lo/Mid fidelity wireframes

Qpay iOS - Low/Mid Wireframes design

Android: Lo/Mid fidelity wireframes

Qpay Android - Low/Mid Wireframes design

Delivery

Mockups

iOS Mockups iPhone 14 Pro

Qpay iOS mockups design

Android Mockups: Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra

Qpay Android mockups design

Conclusion

QPay native app design is intuitive, prioritize user-friendliness, personalization, security, and seamless integration while offering a variety of benefits and accessibility options. It’s available for iOS and Android users.

Next Steps

Refine User Flow

Design a proper user flow for the app's loyalty rewards program and how to use wallet.

Add more wireframes

Create more wireframes for the loyalty program, user account profile and wallet screen.

A/B tests

Conduct more A/B tests on some of my screens.

iPhone 14 Pro with an open QPay app held in man's hand