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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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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)

Straight forward no messing

Seamless would recommend Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Simple to use

I have 2 children with Kite accounts and it is easy to use and easy for me to look over their account with them Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Easiest banking ever

Paying in cheques is a breeze, communication is instant and the app is a pleasure to use. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Excellent

My daughter loves this it’s great and easy this was not the first one we tried but it is definitely the best one my son will be on it soon Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Brilliant service

Easy to use, smoothest way to deal with pocket money issues Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

easy and friendly

Such a responsive, helpful bank. Love the ability to share this with my kids Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Easy, secure and child friendly banking

Great for kids’ first accounts; easy to set up and use. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Excellent service . Very easy to use

Life changing for the way I can ensure payment to my young son for his pocket money needs and he doesn’t have to carry cash . Very easy to use . Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Fantastic product for kids

Starling Kite is really easy to set up and use. I can move money in and out my child’s account easily and he loves having his own card. Great way to promote financial independence! Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Love it

It’s a great bank accounts I love it I can keep an eye on what my children are spending & where they’re spending it has a family we love it. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

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