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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

Simple hassle free banking

Makes what used to be a chore simple. Mainly because the app is user-friendly so I can do everything I need without the faff. Reviewed on: 17th March 2023

We love Starling for our Kids!

Brilliant in everyway. We can monitor spend, create saving spaces and help them understand money... Reviewed on: 17th March 2023

Perfect banking experience

No complications. Simple and easy to use. Helpful customer service advisors. My son loves having his own card. Has given him more money confidence! :) Reviewed on: 17th March 2023

Fantastic service

Kite is a really excellent way of introducing finance knowledge and understanding. Reviewed on: 17th March 2023

Easy, quick and safe!

A very easy, simple and safe experience. My son has his own card and we can access it and set limits for safety! Reviewed on: 17th March 2023

A great start for kids

The bank account is as intuitive to use as the main app. Regular top-ups mean weekly pocket money is taken care of, and my son can see his savings grow until he's ready to make a purchase. Great controls and notifications too! Excellent Reviewed on: 17th March 2023

Brilliant for kids

I love how I can keep an eye on my child’s spending as well as they have their freedom to buy what they want. Reviewed on: 17th March 2023

Good value

Idea account for my kids, cheap account and easy for kids to use and me to keep eye on accounts Reviewed on: 17th March 2023

Outstanding for incentivising

Bar far the best app for incentivising your children to do chores and get paid for it! Reviewed on: 17th March 2023

Awesome for Parents and Kids

This is a great way for kids to learn how to manage their money. its also very easy for parents to track what your children are spending. Reviewed on: 17th March 2023

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