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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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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

Great children's account

Very happy to give my son an account and card with the mobile app for him and a space for me to control funding Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Great for Kids and parents

Great app, gives control of money to kids but you control how and where they can spend. Alerts keep you informed of activity Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Both of my teenagers use the kite card its great

It's very quick when they loose their cards which is often, you can freeze it on the app. And a replacement arrives super quick at no cost. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

My daughter's first bank.

I've been using Starling for years I've never had a problem. So when it came to introducing my daugter to her 1st banking experience. With no doubts whatsoever i chose Starling a bank i have grown to trust . I feel my daughter is insafe hands . In this day and age as her father i wouldn't take any chances . Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Child friendly card for a friendly child

My grandson is over the moon to have his own card and so easy for a 7 year old to use, although I keep hearing "just put more money on my card papa please" Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Super easy to set up

Amazing everything so easy to see at a glance , informative of outgoings and incoming ,bills payments etc Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Fab Bank!

Customer service is exceptional. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Excellent

Starling Kite account. It is by far the best choice of a bank for my kids. It teaches them the value of money, and the importance of saving. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Easy as 1,2,3

Straight forward and easy to use. You add and withdraw with a couple of clicks through the starling app. I can monitor their spending, top up when needed, add regular payments all at the touch of a button. They get all the benefits of a contactless debit card. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Kite!

Great feature and very handy for getting children to learn to manage their money all whilst keeping them safe. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

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