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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

Smooth Nav

Hassle free with smooth navigation and excellent user interface Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Invaluable

An excellent product. Not only are my children active participants in their saving and spending habits, they have also been able to start to understand and navigate online payments, contactless payments and cashpoints! Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

I have already recommended several parent/carers

Easy to set up. Easy to use. Easy for the kids to use and see their spending Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Simple and safe

With Kite, I can let my 13-year-old son take charge of his own money. But, in the background, I have full awareness of (and ultimately control over) every transaction he makes. We're both happy. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Finance made fun!

My daughter loves feeling grown up and managing her own money with reassurance that I can see her account and answer any questions. Visibility of a balance in her account actually encourages her to save her money and really think about her purchases before she makes them.. and a big plus for me is not having to find cash every week for pocket money! Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

EASY

Easy to use, great first steps for children leanring about banking and online banking in particular. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Daughter loves having her own card

Why daughter loves having her own card and being able to use the app like a grown up. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Great account for kids

The account is good for kids and for adults to keep an eye on the account with options Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Excellent card for kids

A great account to get the kids used to using a bank card Easy to deal with and you can set limits to what your child can spend and the send the main account holder a text when card gets used Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Effortless banking

The app is intuitive and very easy to use. The innovations they have introduced (e.g. Kite, Helping Out and Spaces are all great additions to the account too). Brought banking into the 21st century. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

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