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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

This bank is the best!

Have been with starling a few years now and everything is so easy. I have 2 accounts also for my children which are very easy to control from my account. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Excellent bank

Very good bank. Recommended to all. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Best In The Market

Added card for granddaughter she loves the notification and ease of the app I like the fact u can quickly top and mange how she spends the money, just a simple and uncomplicated product Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Review of Starling Banks Kite Card

Easy to use, safe and can be monitored as a parent to ensure children are managing their finances safely Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Fantastic freedom

Notting trouble and very easy to use and also very friendly support team Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Love it

Great to use child freindly love how simple it is to link the kite app to a childs phone Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Easy to apply

Easy to apply ,especially when you need an bank account /card for young children. Less burocracy and more professional services Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Always what we have needed

Kite has followed on from what we expect from Starling. It’s everything our daughter needs with all the security we expect. Hassle free and always on hand to help Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Great and hassle free

Most easiest bank account I’ve ever had!! Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

The best bank ever

So far for me the best bank. Easy to you use. Fantastic spending category and many good futures especially kids account. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

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