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Monzo: Under 16s account reviews

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Based on 946 reviews, last reviewed 20th Aug 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

Fantastic & free! Monzo’s free under 16s account has helped my children to learn how to manage their money effectively. Two of my children have decided to stick with Mo... Read more Reviewed on: 20th August 2026
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Abi Jones

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 (946)

Easy and clear to use for everyday banking.

5
Easy and clear to use for everyday banking. Reviewed on: 15th February 2026

It’s so easy to use and it’s free .

5
It’s so easy to use and it’s free .. it annoys me that all the other banks charge and that’s money that can go to a child. My boy lived the brightly coloured card. Reviewed on: 15th February 2026

Monzo has been brilliant for us, especially when ban...

5
Monzo has been brilliant for us, especially when banking. Reviewed on: 14th February 2026

My son is using it seamlessly , and very easy to add...

5
My son is using it seamlessly , and very easy to add money from mom Reviewed on: 14th February 2026

Very easy service, with excellent perks

5
Very easy service, with excellent perks Reviewed on: 14th February 2026

Perfect and safe intro to banking for young people

5
Brilliant way to introduce my daughter to banking and savings. She’s loving to see the interest adding up, and I like the control and flexibility it gives me - I don’t want her to have the physical card yet, but she can still have a proper bank account. It’s perfect! Reviewed on: 13th February 2026

Love Monzo!

5
Really love the Monzo app and all the features that make it so easy to teach my children about money. Reviewed on: 13th February 2026

Best account for littles

5
Easy to use, teaches kids about money, can save, use pots etc. Really good Reviewed on: 13th February 2026

Easy to use for under 16’s, saving pots encourage s...

5
Easy to use for under 16’s, saving pots encourage saving Reviewed on: 12th February 2026

Having my child’s account linked with mine I can sen...

5
Having my child’s account linked with mine I can send money in seconds also I can see what there money is spent on Reviewed on: 12th February 2026

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