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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

Amazing Childrens Account

Both of my children have their own spaces with cards they can use independently. We transfer them pocket money every week in return for jobs in the house. They can then choose what to spend it on. We set the daily limit & allow or disallow card payments in the shop or online. I get notified of each spend as it occurs. My oldest has 2 spaces now, one for savings as he has realised that it disappears if you spend it. Its a brilliant way to give a little self sufficiency & education on money which is effectively theirs. So impressed with the service & technology & ability to write notes against everything if you need to. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Excellent child,s account

Provides independence for the child, with great ability for parent to monitor and control spending in order to help child on their financial journey Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Excellent and easy to use!

I am so impressed with the Kite bank accounts that I have for both of my children, they are easy to use, easy for me to access, they can check their own balances and they have started to learn about making their own financial choices. The accounts are excellent and I would absolutely recommend them to friends/family. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Kids Kite Catd

Great app easy to control Kids spending no extra fees when in Irlamd Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Great banking app for kids.

Great banking app for kids. Easy to use and gives children an insight into how to manage their money. Gives adults all the necessary controls needed. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Excellent children account

Superb account for children, easy to use and helps them understand value of money. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

My daughter loves her Kite card

My daughter loves being able to check her balance and keep track of her spending. What a fantastic way to teach children about incomings and outgoings Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Easy to Use & Manageable

We have found the app so easy to use & manage. My children love to ask & see how much they have said / have to spend on the app & using their card to pay for the things they want has made a huge difference to the way they spend their money. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Great way to give your child some independence whilst having control

Fantastic banking, really easy to set up and manage your children’s Bank account Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Excellent

Starling Bank is the bestest bank ever. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

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