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Starling Bank: Under 16s card reviews

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
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Stu R

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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Anon

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)

Best children card provider

5
Easy to set up in minutes. Just can keep track of my child spending and to add more funds with a click if needed. Best child card provider in my eyes Reviewed on: 17th March 2023

Very good product.

4
Easy to set up, use, and great customer service if needed. Well worth the monthly fee. Reviewed on: 17th March 2023

Excellent features

5
What an excellent product for teaching my son how to manage money, its worked really well. I consider Starling to be the best bank by far. Reviewed on: 17th March 2023

Great kids account

5
Got this for my 15yr old daughter about a year ago. It really teachers her the value of how and what she is spending her money on. I love that I can keep an eye on her spending too. Reviewed on: 17th March 2023

Best bank ever

5
Since I discovered Starling I've introduced it friends and family. Great app and great features. Reviewed on: 17th March 2023

Kite card excellence

5
Both my kids and myself are overjoyed with the kite card. It has given them the start to learning how to manage their spending whilst enjoying some financial freedom Reviewed on: 17th March 2023

Super Starling Bank

5
Modern, fresh bank, just what we need for today's busy life. Reviewed on: 17th March 2023

Great Features

5
Great features and easy to use for both adults and Children. Reviewed on: 17th March 2023

The BEST Bank

5
Honest, truthful, approachable and ALWAYS willing to use a human touch over the system. Absolute BEST bank EVER Reviewed on: 17th March 2023

Great to use

5
I use the kite as I have an account, and it’s easy mange alongside my account. Had no issues at all … Reviewed on: 17th March 2023

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