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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

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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)

Perfect for my son!

Easy & safe banking for my 12 year old who wants to be more independent. He feels grown up with his own card & ability to view his balance on his app...highly recommend! Reviewed on: 17th March 2023

Quick, easy, convenient

We are able to add money to our child's space, see when they spend as they spend, and give our child the responsibility of a card which they use on the school bus or shopping with friends. Reviewed on: 17th March 2023

Great affordable childrens account

Kite children's account isn't free but for £2 a month it gives a debit card, great parent control features, a link to send to friends and family so they can add money, and an app for the child to monitor their own spending. I opened an adult Starling account just so my child could have access to Kite, and now I have been converted by usability and friendliness of their app. Reviewed on: 17th March 2023

Easy for kids to manage their money but us adults to keep an eye on

Easy to use and user friendly. Allows kids to manage their own savings. I can increase or decrease their limit and watch their habits Reviewed on: 17th March 2023

User friendly

Setting up and using Kite is so easy and my daughter loves it Reviewed on: 17th March 2023

Fantastic and Easy Child Account

Starlings Kite account is fantastic and sooo easy to manage and use! Reviewed on: 17th March 2023

Great for our little spender

Love the options that Kite gives our little one. Really clear and easy to use. Great first experience of banking Reviewed on: 17th March 2023

So easy and great support

I have been using Starling and persuaded friends to join. It is wonderful for me to be able to help my grandchildren with a Kite account. It is so easy and I am able to see what is going on in the account and the Kite link makes it easy to pass on the details. It is very good value at £2 a month compared to our previous 'Kids' Card' Reviewed on: 17th March 2023

Starling Recommendation

Excellent real time tracking of all banking transactions. Also very useful when travelling abroad. Reviewed on: 17th March 2023

Awesome

Moving to Starling Bank is one of my better decisions. The kite card for kids is fab and costs way less than other banks, with the added bonus of friends and family able to pay straight into the kite account, which is Ideal for Birthdays, Christmas, and even treats for the younger members to be able to learn how to manage their finances. Well done Starling ! Reviewed on: 17th March 2023

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