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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

Top Bank

It’s easy to set up and easy to use Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

The lessons we should be taught at school

No one ever sat down to discuss my finances at any age, how to budget or things not to do to keep you financially afloat! Some people are gifted with money management others not so much. My own experience taught me a lot but the fact I can now offer my daughter this service from as early as the age of 6 to help better understand her own budgeting techniques and how to manage her money has given me more piece of mind. The app itself is a breeze and the fact she can see exactly what she spent and what she has left is great. It’s also nice to see her confidence with money develop and Starling has made this a whole lot easier for not just my daughter but me included. I would highly highly recommend. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Great for Kids

A great bank account for kids, we have total control of the account and can see how much is being spent where. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Could not be easier

So simple to set up and run thank you Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Top kids bank

Simple and easy to use - my daughter really likes it Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Fantastic account for young people

My son and I are very happy with this: simple to manage, easy to pay in, never any problems. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Easy peesey lemon squeezey

Fantastic bank…easy to use…love the safety side of it for my son. Customer service is fantastic…twice I’ve had to use cs all faults of my own I must add and within minutes I’m seen to and minutes again it’s been sorted 5 stars all the way!!!! Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Great bank, easy and intutive to use

Been with starling for a few years now and got the Kite childrens account for my child. Its easy to use and manage and mostly importantly encourages a discussion about money management. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Simple yet effective

Have two kite cards for the kids, and both love being in control of their pocket money, I love being able to see what and where they are spending their pennies Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Perfect and reliable service

My children love this kite and feel so independent with their cards and I can keep an eye on them spending too Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

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