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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

Amazing service

This bank has changed my life. The children’s account is amazing and I can support my daughter in creating sound financial habits. Reviewed on: 17th March 2023

Great app and customer service

The kite app is very user friendly and beenna great way to introduce my child to money management and give more independence. Reviewed on: 17th March 2023

Great service for kids

It's a great app I can manage and watch what my child spends... Reviewed on: 17th March 2023

Great way to introduce kids to bank card

My daughter wanted a bank card when she started high school and I have found it very easy to set up Kite on my Starling app with a monthly amount going into her ‘space’ on my account. I can set a spending limit and block online spending. It’s a great way to introduce a bank card whilst maintaining some level of control. Reviewed on: 17th March 2023

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very good yes very good, și goarte bun.. Reviewed on: 17th March 2023

Love this bank!

I have tried a couple other options for my kids but this one is by far my favourite. So easy to use and keep track of spending. Reviewed on: 17th March 2023

Just what you want in a bank

Starling banking is so easy. They regularly release new and relevant feature that help how I bank and it feels like they listen to their customers. Highly recommend them to all my friends Reviewed on: 17th March 2023

Easy app and great service

Great app to use. Very straightforward and like having the connection to the Kite info so easily. Reviewed on: 17th March 2023

Amazing rest but safe

Very good excellent way to use and manage and I’m 55 it’s for my grandson who was 7 wen I first got him it he loves it and spends wisely now it’s his money not ganga Lol Reviewed on: 17th March 2023

Just Damn Good

This banks Kite Children's account has everything you need to start your child/children on a journey of being independent with their money. If you have a Starling account when you set up the Kite account you can manage how the account is used. You can transfer funds from your account into your child/children’s Kite account and they too can see the balance. A limit on their spending can be added and you can manage whether you want them to be able to have access to online purchasing. They also get their own bank card that looks just like an adults card, so it helps them to feel more grown up and responsible. Basically the starling bank account is, easy to use, access and manage. The only thing that the bank could do is find a way of allowing the card to be placed in an Apple wallet. This way the card can be accessed through the child/children’s phone. They will be less likely to loose the card. Starling bank is I find one of the best banks to be with. It just feels right. It is so uncomplicated, so well thought through, so unique, neat and complete. I love it. Please just try it out., Whether you are setting up an account for your child or yourself . It is the bank to be with. Reviewed on: 17th March 2023

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