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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

Simply the best

So easy to keep track of my children’s accounts & where they’re spending money. Easy to add or take back money from their account & to block the card when they misplace them. Reviewed on: 17th March 2023

Ease of use

I can monitor sounding easy yo transfer money to kids accounts can have more than one child on same app Reviewed on: 17th March 2023

Excellent

This has worked so well for our kids Reviewed on: 17th March 2023

Great way to teach children

My 3 children use kite and love the independence it gives them. I love the app as it is an instant tool to reward and educate them safely with money Reviewed on: 17th March 2023

Fabulous kids account

Fabulous account facilities with a very clear app to show my 11year old his income and expenditure. Excellent for learning money management. A doddle to set up! Reviewed on: 17th March 2023

The best!

Such an easy and fun way to start developing good financial habits with your kids. Simple and not a hassle to use. Try it out! You won’t regret it! Reviewed on: 17th March 2023

Great Banking for Kids - so simple to use

Account links easily to the adult account. Transfers are seamless. Easy to provide a payment link for grandparents or others that want to contribute to the child's account. Small monthly fee. Kids love the simplicity and feeling of independence. Has really encouraged a saving mindset in my boys who enjoy watching their balance rise on their own dedicated app. Great experience all round. Reviewed on: 17th March 2023

Easy banking

Great easy banking for the kids, easy to track and monitor yet give Kids the freedom to have control over their money. Reviewed on: 17th March 2023

Awesome

The best banking for me and my daughter Reviewed on: 17th March 2023

Fantastic

It’s a fantastic service which helps my son manage his money while letting me keep track of what he is spending his money on. Great all round Reviewed on: 17th March 2023

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