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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

Best bank for helping kids

Best app for banking with children accounts Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Easy to set up and a great service

Setting up the kite account was easy as an existing Starling user and the features are perfect for transferring money to our kids and letting them control some of their own money spending. Would definitely recommend. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Really good

The app, space and card have been great for introducing my child to managing money. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Awesome service

Easy to top up my card, transfer to my children's cards, alerts when they spend plus location... what's not to like. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Brilliant card

Love how easy it it, love the children get an app too and love that it’s free to top up and withdraw unlimited Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Great account for teens

My son has had his account now for over a year and it has given us more than we ever hoped for. As a teen he is over the moon that he can use contactless at the shops, giving him the freedom to manage his money his way. Conversely, the ability to manage his limits and quickly send that emergency bus money when it's suddenly started to rain gives me peace of mind. In addition, even though it's attached to my account he has his own app so he can keep track of his expenses. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Great card, app needs work.

The card is good and the, new ability for family to top up directly is great. The child’s app could be better, more powerful features for older children would help, show PIN. Move money to different spaces, etc Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Starling

Great experience - very simple to set up and administer Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Just Fabulous

Kite gives me control and makes banking fun for the kids! Just love it!! Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Great in every aspect

By far the best bank account I have ever had also the Kite card for my daughter is a great way to teach her the value of saving. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

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