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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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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.

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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

good in start in a cashless world

It's inspiring to witness the younger generation embracing debit cards, leading us towards a more cashless future, while still recognising the enduring importance of paper transactions in our evolving financial landscape. Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

Kite is brilliant for kids.

I have never had issues with the kite. It is easy to set up, use and my child finds it easy to use too. And the best thing about it is that it's free Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

Kids you all need a kite!

This is actually amazing my kids actually love it! They have learnt about budgeting they finances at a young age already and it gives them confidence in controlling their finances. It's an absolute brilliant idea from Starling Bank, giving young people a chance early on the money market. Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

Had no issues setting up the 2 kite accounts - very...

Had no issues setting up the 2 kite accounts - very easy Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

Easy to manage, free and helpful

Easy to manage, free and helpful Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

Free basic bank card for children

Since the child banking service is now free, it makes it an exceptional service for children. I was worried that my son had lost his card two times in a short period of time, however Starling quickly sent out a new card no questions asked or hidden fees. Would be nice to see a full app and Apple/Google Pay support for children to help teach them more about finance, they are already experts on their devices, however I am very happy with the service which is not available from most other banking companies. Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

It’s the best app I’ve used for online banking

It’s the best app I’ve used for online banking Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

Quick access easy to operate never had a problems

Quick access easy to operate never had a problems Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

Great app, simple, intuitive and informative.

Great app, simple, intuitive and informative. Excellent kite space facility for my child. Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

Easy to use, introduces children to money management...

Easy to use, introduces children to money management and helps develop financial literacy Reviewed on: 29th January 2024

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