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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)

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

Control, Precision and Security

For an older child with impulse control issues who needs looking after financially with card is a lifesaver. Giving them confidence to spend and independence while allowing us to monitor their Financial safety. Reviewed on: 17th March 2023

Children's Kite Bank Account

Easy to use for both Children and Parents. Giving security and peace of mind. Reviewed on: 17th March 2023

Amazing account

Cheaper than go henry for monthly fee and easy enough to transfer momey to it and to keep tabs on spending Reviewed on: 17th March 2023

Amazing services, solves problems with ease, efficient staffs!

I love using starling bank, even had to create one for my kid Reviewed on: 17th March 2023

Child friendly bank

The kite card gives my children the feeling of independence, whilst under parental guidance. Keeps track of spending while teaching children how to manage money. Reviewed on: 17th March 2023

Find app for kids

So easy to use and loads of parent controls to help them track there cash. Reviewed on: 17th March 2023

I love starling

Excellent user interface on my phone. East for kids to use. Love their app they can download Reviewed on: 17th March 2023

All my kids have one

For the last few years I have had my card and I also signed up my kids to the kite card, it is so manageable and it makes my kids feel so grown up Reviewed on: 17th March 2023

The best and easiest app for my children

It is so easy to use and the fact I can keep an eye on what my children spend is so helpful. The best app ever Reviewed on: 17th March 2023

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