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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

all round wholesome

reasonable charges with a great app. Reviewed on: 25th March 2023

Kite account

Tremendous for the children to see their money on an app. Able to save and spend as they like. Really flexible and user friendly in a very safe way. Reviewed on: 24th March 2023

Kite

Best account help in all ways they getting better and better Reviewed on: 24th March 2023

Great app

Love that my kids have a real app and can control their account Reviewed on: 24th March 2023

Good service

A good product. Easy to enjoy. Everything is clear and simple Reviewed on: 23rd March 2023

Quick and easy

I’d recommend Starling for kids, it’s very easy to administer and I can keep an eye on the spend very simply. Reviewed on: 23rd March 2023

Kite card spot on fir on the spot shopping for my little one

My 9 year old is just venturing out into the world. She loves earning a bit of cash and then going shopping to buy little treats for herself and her friends and family! I know almost instantly when she uses her Kite card and the Starling app makes it so easy to keep an eye on limits and options for usage. The direct link to pay into her saving space was very, very useful for her birthday and Christmas and my house has never been cleaner! Thank you Starling! Reviewed on: 23rd March 2023

Great bank for kids

My daughter loves her Kite card and it’s so easy for me to replenish + track her spending Reviewed on: 23rd March 2023

Great account for kids

We love the kite account for kids. Its so easy for the kids to use their debit cards online or in store. They love it. It gives them a sense of responsibility and the ability to manage their own money. I can top up or freeze the card instantly, which makes it amazingly convenient Reviewed on: 22nd March 2023

Wonderful customer service and easy to use.

Having been with a high street bank for 45cyears. I feel set free of all the red tape and burocracy. Reviewed on: 22nd March 2023

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