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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

Easy fantastic account that keeps me in the loop

The kite accounts allow me to see what and when my child spends money and where so a handy tracker for the teenagers x Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Easy to use and full of useful tools

The app is great, it's easy to navigate and has some great functions like linking a euro card with your sterling account and kite spaces to manage money easily. The kids accounts are great too, gives them what they need without the risks. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Easy to use

Kids love it, easy to use and intuitive. Good control from parents end. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Starling easy peasy

I started using starling bank several years ago,I find it easy and safe to use. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Amazing!!!

Starling Kite account gives us amazing clarity on what our child spends money on, when and where. It doesn’t allow him to use the card anywhere which isn’t verified by Starling but also gives him a sense of accountability and independence. App is really easy to use and it’s reaching our child how to look after money Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Great bank

Fantastic bank excellent to monitor spending and child can also follow spending Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Simpl

The kite card allows you to be in control even when you're not here. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Great kids account

Easy to set up and use. Just wish I could pay 1 fee and have multiple accounts as I have 3 kids. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Brilliant account for kids

Myself and my two kids have enjoyed using their Starling account. Taught both kids to budget and save and responsibility with their own money while I as a parent can also monitor their spending. Absolutely will recommend to any parent who wishes their child to teach them about money and how to be a responsible spender and earner :) Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Kite for teens!!

Very easy to use, can top up, monitor spends, set limits - it does everything! Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

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