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Starling Bank: Under 16s card reviews

Name: Under 16s card
Rating: 4.89 (3124 reviews)

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4.89

Based on 3,124 reviews, last reviewed 11th Jun 2026

200% increase in 5 star reviews

in the past 90 days

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95%

Latest highest rating:

5

Simple, fast and flexible under 16 account setup So easy to set up an under 16 account and have all the fallibility age controls to manage the account alongside our son. Reviewed on: 11th June 2026

Latest lowest rating:

1

Software not working properly In spite of several calls to Customer Service, both my children's accounts are still not up and running properly which has wasted an enormous amount o... Read more Reviewed on: 25th April 2024

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Starling offer an under 16s account with an award-winning free debit card and app for 6–15 year olds.

You get instant phone notifications every time your child spends or receives money and you can set automatic top-ups. The Under 16s account is easy to set up from your Starling personal or joint account.

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Starling Bank Under 16s card reviews (3124)

So easy to use.

So easy to use. Really easy for family to send money via the Kite Link Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

Happy with this bank helps my daughter have a bit mo...

Happy with this bank helps my daughter have a bit more independence Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

Easy use for you and your child

It is so easy you use and both my child and I are able to see and keep track of the account. Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

Simple and free

Easy to set up and use and monitor my special needs son's spending. Not having to pay monthly fee means it is better than GoHenry he used to have. Instant notifications of expenditure is really helpful. Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

customer friendly app

The app is customer friendly and it’s very easy to use Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

All great and helpful and thanks

All great and helpful and thanks Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

excellent first step.

Having the kite account has given my son his first step of a bank account and learning how to manage money. Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

Best banking for your kids

Easy to use and everyone else charges where starling doesn't. Easy to put money in and app available for your child to take responsibility and know how much they have and what money they have. . Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

Brilliant for kids very easy to use and simple no hi...

Brilliant for kids very easy to use and simple no hidden fees Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

It’s been a really good way for my children to have...

It’s been a really good way for my children to have their own accounts and start to learn about money Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

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