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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

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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

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)

Superb for kids

Starling kite is amazing, my boys 16 and 9 both love it and for the younger one it's opened his eyes to banking apps and debit cards. So easy to set up and use. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Brilliant app for kid's money

The Kite cards are great for setting up regular pocket money. Additionally, I can see exactly what my kids are spending it on. The final touch is the kids love using a card to pay for things. The app let's them manage their cash too. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Great to get children to start learning about money

Very easy to set up from download to sent cards, i have two children using the account and they really enjoy being able to pay and control their own money, I also like the notifications of where and how much they have spent to also be aware of their spending, highly recommended Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

First steps to banking

This is our daughters first bank account. She has her own card, which gives her independence. We can set spending limits & it's just so easy as we can see he balance and send her money across ot she's short. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

It has been brilliant for a distant dad

Seven years ago, my ex moved my children five hours away by car when they just 4&6 years old. Kite has allowed me to provide them with a controlled way to provide them with pocket money and a place to save their birthday and Christmas money. It’s so easy to use and has been invaluable to us as a family. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Best children's account by far

Over the years I've used a couple of accounts for children for my daughter and the starling kite account is by the best, it has instant deposit and withdrawals and real time transactions which is great as it can also pin point when and where this transaction has taken place. 10/10 from me Easy to use Easy to set up Easy to track spends Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Top notch children's account

Myself and my son love the kite account. Notifications immediately when and where card getting used and how much spent so I can keep track. Very easy to use for my son. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

A good account for young people

My son can see exactly what he has available via the ‘lite’ version of the main Starling app and has the freedom to pay for his own things online or with the debit card. I have to approve all online transactions which is an essential peace of mind security that he’s not spending every penny on Robux. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Best kids money app!

Works perfectly for my me and my daughter - I see what and where she is shopping and I very easily top up her card as and when. Couldn't be better and happier! Whenever there is a question I ask via the app chat and bang - so far all queries have been sorted straight away. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Straight forward and easy

My grandson loves his starling account especially with his own bank card, encourages him to think twice before spending his own money . Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

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