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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

No new 1 star reviews

in the past 90 days

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)

Fast and easy to use to transfer fund's to my...

Fast and easy to use to transfer fund's to my Daughter Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

Easy to set up, lots of options to manage the accoun...

Easy to set up, lots of options to manage the account as you see fit. Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

It is super easy to use and interact with

It is super easy to use and interact with Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

Really easy to use, and gives the kids a real unders...

Really easy to use, and gives the kids a real understanding of money Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

Superb child’s account

Such a simple way of giving my daughter a bank account that’s amazing value and so easy to use. Twinned with the best bank I’ve ever used without question Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

Easy Navigation

It is so simple for my child and I to navigate and keep track of. I love the fact that she can spend and take control of her money with a card without having to open a full account. Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

children watch savings grow like the kite in the sky.

Starling bank is so easy to manage and encourages savings for children Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

Never had any issues

Never had any issues Children’s accounts are free where most places charge Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

Simple to Set Up and Use.

Simple to Set Up and Use. No frills or gimmicks. None required. Simple to get money in or out and full transparency of transactions. And I understand it will transition to a full account on 16 years old. That's it. Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

Best bank ever!

Best bank ever! Wish Starling was established earlier. Everything is so simple and contact is super fast and efficient. Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

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