FCAAuthorised & Regulated · No. 943426 · Lending in the United Kingdom and internationally since 2016
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Designed to be used by everyone.

We aim to meet WCAG 2.2 AA standards across our website, customer dashboard, and application forms. This page explains what we've done, where we know we fall short, and how you can request adjustments.

Our standard

What we commit to.

We design, build, and test our digital products to comply with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2, conformance level AA. We use independent accessibility auditors twice a year, and we publish the audit summary alongside our annual report.

Beyond the digital experience, we also offer practical accommodations for the application process — large-print application forms, telephone-led applications, BSL interpretation appointments, and easy-read summaries of key documents.


What we've done

Specific measures in place.

  • Semantic markup throughout — proper heading hierarchy, landmark roles, descriptive link text, and form labels for every input.
  • Keyboard navigable — every interactive element is reachable and operable using only a keyboard, with visible focus indicators.
  • Screen-reader compatible — tested with NVDA, JAWS, and VoiceOver. ARIA attributes used sparingly and only where native semantics fall short.
  • Colour contrast — body text meets AAA contrast ratios; all UI components meet at least AA.
  • Resizable text — designs hold together up to 200% zoom without loss of content or functionality.
  • Reduced motion respected — animations are disabled when the user's system preference is set to reduce motion.
  • Plain-English documents — all loan agreements available in a Plain English Campaign-aligned summary alongside the full legal version.
  • Six-language service — applications, dashboard, and human support in EN, DE, ES, FR, ZH, AR — not auto-translated.

Where we know we fall short

What we are still working on.

Honest accessibility statements name the gaps. Ours, as of our most recent January 2026 audit:

  • Loan calculator slider — currently missing keyboard +/- adjustment shortcuts. We are shipping a fix in Q2 2026 that allows arrow-key control with announced increments.
  • Some PDF statements — historical statements (pre-2024) are not fully tagged for screen readers. New statements are. We are remediating the back catalogue across 2026.
  • Newsroom video content — older video assets do not all have full transcripts. New content is captioned and transcribed at point of publication. Older content is being transcribed in batches.

How to request adjustments

We can adapt — just ask.

If you need a document in a different format, an alternative communication method, or any other adjustment to apply for or manage a loan with us, please get in touch directly and a relationship manager will arrange it.

Specific accommodations available on request include: large-print or coloured-paper documents, telephone-led applications, BSL or other sign-language interpretation, easy-read summary documents, and extended response timeframes for complex correspondence.

Found a problem? Tell us.

Accessibility statements are only useful if the gaps get fixed. If you've encountered a barrier on our site, in the dashboard, or in any document — a screen-reader incompatibility, a confusing form, anything at all — please email accessibility@asafl.co.uk. We aim to respond within 5 working days, and we publish a quarterly summary of issues raised and resolved.

You also have the right to escalate to the Equality and Human Rights Commission if you believe we have failed to make a reasonable adjustment.

Need help applying in an alternative way?

Our team can lead a telephone application from end to end, or arrange a BSL interpreter, or send documents in your preferred format. Just ask.

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