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Starling Bank: Under 16s card reviews

Name: Under 16s card
Rating: 4.890435867190187958 (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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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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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.

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Starling Bank Under 16s card reviews (3124)

Easy experience in setting up

Easy experience in setting up once you understand how it works. Customer services have been prompt in resolving any issues. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

It gives us what we needed with no charge, what more...

It gives us what we needed with no charge, what more you can ask from it? Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Everything is organised and OK also recommend it to...

Everything is organised and OK also recommend it to all my friends and family members who have interest in the teaching their children how to spend their money. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Generally good. Shame kit does not work on Google pay.

Really good Shame kit does not work on Google pay. Or allow a euro account as part. The exchange rate is difficult to explain to kids. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Reply from Starling Bank Hi John, thanks for your review. We are aware of this, and we will share any future update through our social channels. Team Starling. Response date: 24th April 2024

Starling has been excellent for our kids’ accounts.

Starling has been excellent for our kids’ accounts. They feel so grown up having them, it makes saving easier, and it’s better to automate their pocket money payments. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Great service and good for my child

Great service and good for my child Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Kite card for using abroad on school ski trip.

Ordered this Kite card for my daughter to use on her Ski trip abroad. Only thing missing is it's own sort code and acct number for ease of adding funds Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Great, simple and free service that puts control in...

Great, simple and free service that puts control in your kids hands all while parents being able to oversee and suppor Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

I am very satisfied, quick service, quick verification

I am very satisfied, quick service, quick verification Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Much better and cheaper to use than go Henry.

Much better and cheaper to use than go Henry. Taught my grandson how to use a debit card Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

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