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Starling Bank: Under 16s card reviews

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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
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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)

Excellent

5
Always had an excellent service from starling. Easy to set up Reviewed on: 16th March 2023
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Tracey Bannerman

Easy to use

5
Simple to use and transfer money between spaces Reviewed on: 16th March 2023
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Chris Haynes

Great for kids learning independence

5
Starling has been great for my kids. They're able to control their own spending and saving with the security that I can help manage the account & its limits. The charges are minimal compared to other providers, so great all round. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023
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Esma kizim

5
Canim benim esma papeva aysheva Reviewed on: 16th March 2023
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Recko Angelov

Excellent

5
Excellent bank great for kids learning how to manage money from a young age Reviewed on: 16th March 2023
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Peter Harbinson

Fantastic account for kids

5
I opened my Kite account for my daughter so that she could access her pocket money while I kept track of her spending. It’s been absolutely brilliant. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023
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Ocelot Beaver

Great functionality and customer service

5
Customer service is UK based and answers queries trying to help when they can. App ready to use and organise family finances especially the kite accounts Reviewed on: 16th March 2023
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John Rowe

Best card ever

5
I'm able to give him his card and watch where he spends it what he spends it on and what's even better is they can't use the card in shops or on items thats for 18 yrs plus so I know he's safe at all times and where he is xxxx Reviewed on: 16th March 2023
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katrina morris

Highly Recommend

5
Easy to use. Great customer services. Very happy Reviewed on: 16th March 2023
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Catherine Naylor Leyland

Great easy service

5
Kite is an easy service to use and to help track my daughters spending Reviewed on: 16th March 2023
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