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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

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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)

Simple to use

The app is simple to set up and use. It gives control to kids and protection and oversight for adults Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Can't get a better service

Best bank with the best apps I've ever had Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Quick, fast, simple

It was quick to set up, card arrived quickly and family can just transfer straight to him Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

No Apple Pay

It’s 2023 and still no Apple Pay and you want me to vote for child account of the year your company should be embarrassed Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Easy to use and keeps tabs on my children's spending

Easy to use and keeps tabs on my children's spending Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Easy Kids Banking!

I love Starling Kite, it makes it really easy to give my kids their pocket money. Gives me easy oversight of what they are buying and gives them some financial responsibility and independence to learn money life skills! Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Very user friendly

Easy to use and navigate and very responsive Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Fantastic

I have had a kite account for my Daughter for a few years ow and Starling bank has been fantastic. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Simple, smooth ... Safe

Through Starlings Kite my kids are learning to manage money safely. Simple and secure service through the app. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

No fuss easy to use.

This is a good part of the starling banking app, very straightforward and easy to use for both child and adult. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

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