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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

Great

Great tool to help kids learn how to budget their money Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

genius, great, incomparable bank

the customers service are great ready to help in case you need help, they helped and the kite account is so much is to use, really appreciate the genuinely genius of the starling bank application and thanks so much to put such a great application. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Best

East to use and I can keep an eye on what my kids r spending on and have control to help learn them! I have my friends kids having it to and enjoy helping them have a bit of freedom Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

An efficient, easy system that promotes independence and budget skills

My 16 year old son uses Starling Kite, it is easy to add funds to his account using the app. Typically it's a phone call "Mum, I haven't got enough bus money, help!" and I can top up the bus fare instantly. It also gives me visibility on where he is and where he is spending his money which I like, it makes me smile when the alert pops up on my phone "Frankie spent £3.15 at Greggs" and I know he is with his friends after school, and will still come home hungry and asking what's for tea. He's about to start a part time job and ready for the move to his next Starling account in his own name and next steps in independence. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

As intuitive as all their award winning accounts

Starling really know how make it easy for their customers to transact in a safe and insightful way. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Satisfied Grandson

I opened a Kite Account for Grandson's pocket money when he was 12. He makes great use of the account, and, has acquired a "sensible" approach to money, saving for things which he would like to buy. Very happy with the product. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

The best bank for my childrens

Easy to use, my kids feel proud and secure using their own bank card. You can also see their expenses in real time. Highly recommended Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Easy to monitor and administer

Good split between kids account and our account, very easy to monitor and administer from a parent point of view. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Great app that fits the needs of my kids nicely.

Easy to use, track expenses, and top up. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Brilliant account and services

Easy to set up, easy to use and kids love the idea of having their own bank account and card. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

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