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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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About this product

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.

Starling Under 16s card reviews help you find out what it’s really like to be a customer. If you’ve used Starling before, you can also leave a review and share your experience.

Starling Bank Under 16s card reviews (3124)

Review of the Starling Bank, Under 16s card:

Straight forward easy to use .

Straight forward easy to use . Great way to teach children money management skills safely. Value the ability to vary spending allowance and to be able to switch off account if the card has been mislaid by forgetful teenager Reviewed on: 14th April 2024

Fast friendly service knowledgeable staff

Fast friendly service knowledgeable staff Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

A refreshing banking experience

Great customer services and the features such as the spaces and kite cards are really useful. Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

Great bank to bank with, easy to use.

Great bank to bank with, easy to use. Highly recommended Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

Amazing service

Amazing service, helping to teach my daughter about responsibility and money. Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

Starling made opening an account for kids much easie...

Starling made opening an account for kids much easier than the traditional banks. In addition the app provides excellent control and ability to monitor activity. When we had a minor issue (card fraud) Starling was fantastic. Thoroughly reccomend. Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

great service

great service. so easy to set. responsive team. great for the kids to handle their pocket money Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

Great turn around time and friendly staff

Great turn around time and friendly staff Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

Your money is safe with Starling!

I have lost my card and had money spent fraudulently and Starling Bank acted fast to secure my account and issue me not only a refund for these illegal purchases but also a new bank card. We also travel a lot and use the card regularly abroad including cash withdrawals and do not get any charges this makes being away so much more enjoyable without the fear of being charged and not having money. It is also so much easier for my young teenage child to have a bank card so that he can have financial independence and also learn so much more about how to budget and be smart with his money at no extra charge. Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

Never had a problem and there kite bank is perfect f...

Never had a problem and there kite bank is perfect for my teenager to save and me to monitor his spending Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

Great app

Good interest in current account. Free kids accounts and easy online app Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

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