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Monzo: Under 16s account reviews

4.89
Based on 945 reviews, last reviewed 11th Jun 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

Happy mum & happy kid I am Bank of Scotland customer and I wanted a card for my 12 year old kid but they proposed me only card where I cannot see anything what's done on th... Read more Reviewed on: 11th June 2026
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Agnieszka K

Latest lowest rating:

1

U16 account is a nightmare-avoid at all costs It is aboslutely the worst experience trying to set up a child account in Monzo. I cannot believe it has such a high rating. Links don't work, it is c... Read more Reviewed on: 11th April 2026
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About this product

Monzo offer a free bank account for under 16s, with controls set by their parent or guardian.

Kids get their own neon card and can see their money in the Monzo app. Parents or Guardians can keep an eye on the account, set spending limits and schedule pocket money.

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Monzo Under 16s account reviews (945)

Love that my daughter has an account and can keep up...

5
Love that my daughter has an account and can keep up with world around with having some independence with a bank card, I can manage and overview and this is free. This is much better and rewarding especially for families considering current economic restraints. Reviewed on: 6th March 2026

We've been using under 16's accounts since summer of...

5
We've been using under 16's accounts since summer of 2025 and the ease of topping up and moving money around, and visibility of their spending habits, has been great! Reviewed on: 6th March 2026

Under 16’s

5
It can be used abroad with no extra charge, can share account details easy to top up account & can keep a close eye on spending Reviewed on: 6th March 2026

So easy to use.

5
So easy to use. It’s just straightforward to set up and go. App is great. Works for us as a family to monitor kids money etc. Reviewed on: 6th March 2026

Best banking app

5
Best banking app for both under 16 and for adults Reviewed on: 6th March 2026

Absolutely love Monzo!

5
Absolutely love Monzo! Very easy to use, great perks, reliable, easy for parent to move money to under 16’s with jo expensive fees like other providers. Reviewed on: 6th March 2026

Love Monzo!

5
Love it, Monzo is the best bank around. Constantly improving. Reviewed on: 6th March 2026

Excellent

5
My 13yo is so confident with his card, and I like the fact I can transfer money in easily and quickly, and can help him keep track of his savings and spending. Reviewed on: 6th March 2026

Easy to use for my children, easy to transfer money...

5
Easy to use for my children, easy to transfer money and set up savings goals Reviewed on: 6th March 2026

Fantastic experience.

5
Fantastic experience. The app is a joy to use -easy and intuitive. Really helps family financial planning and budgeting. Great savings rates. Also excellent and children accounts giving them independence with spending and learning to budget and manage money while parents can easily supervise. Reviewed on: 6th March 2026

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