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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

Excellent

Great banking service and good customer service Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Easy to use

Good way to keep tabs on your kids spending and where they are spending it. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

A fantastic introduction to banking

This has been a really useful tool to help my 12 year old son's independence & learning to manage his own finances. It's easy for me to monitor his spending too, so I get peace of mind. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Great kids Bank

Quick and easy set up and super easy to use Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Awesome product

Kite has been a game changer for my son. Giving him freedom whilst as parents we can retain oversight Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

best Childern's card about

it lets me know when its in use it's easy to use.its easy to put money in and take it out. it notifieds me what he's buying.& were he buying it. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Easy child banking

So easy to use, would recommend Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Kite Account

Brilliant gives my child a sense of freedom whilst at the same time I can keep an eye on her spending. Means I can put money on my child's card as and when she needs it. She can review it on her own Starling app too. It has been a gr8. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Great start-up bank for kids

I can transfer money easily to my children account and keep an eye on their spending including subscriptions online Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Simple For Adults & Kids

Great app allowing me as a parent to have control, but allowing my daughter to also have some control. A great confidence maker. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

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