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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

Simple and confident

Children's safety is our peace of mind... Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Excellent child safe account

Excellent customer service. I know exactly what my son is spending and super easy to add money to his account Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Great service

Easy to use, great to keep an eye on who the kids are using the account Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Ease of use

This is a great product as its simple to use and provide all the information you need to manage their account. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Outstanding for children

As a starling kite customer, I couldn't recommend them highly enough. The child space is simple and safe to use and is valuable to me as I teach my children the value of money. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Innovate product for children

Great innovative product to introduce children to banking and finances. Gives them independence and responsibility while allowing parents to have oversight. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Kids Future is Cashless

Easy to setup, send links to family and friends for birthdays and other celebrations. Give kids and insight into how things are and how moneyboxes to go nowhere these days Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Great for kids

Very good for children. Highly recommend Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Best Bank

Starling is the best bank by far as soon as the kids use their card is comes up on my phone so I can see what’s going on brilliant bank Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Top bank

All good no questions about it. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

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