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Starling Bank: Under 16s card reviews

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4.89
Based on 3,124 reviews, last reviewed 11th Jun 2026
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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
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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 .

5
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
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Clare Spillman

Brilliant

5
I love the ease of using the account and the children absolutely love it and feel in control Reviewed on: 16th March 2023
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Diana Feru

Great kids account

4
It's a decent account with good controls. The only downside is that money can be moved out just as easy as its put in. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023
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Anthony

Excellent

5
Amazing and easy to use app for my kids and card accepted everywhere Reviewed on: 16th March 2023
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Gareth

Brilliant

5
I was debating for ages about moving my child’s bank. Starling couldn’t have been better. Excellent account and value for money. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023
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Kevin Irvine

dad can i have a few pounds

4
well i don,t live my daughter an it sometimes a problem an its been hard that i can,t give her any money when she not with or even ask me for a few quid but since we,ve been using your app it been fantastic really easy to use for me an my daughter Reviewed on: 16th March 2023
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Carl Foster

All about the customers

5
It's great having the accounts for the kids and everything being within my own account. Nice and simple, I am in control but the kids get to develop their own financial skills etc. As always, bang on what we as customers are looking for. Starling is by far the most responsive organisation I have ever dealt with. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023
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Nicola

Wonderful and Easy

5
I love using Starling Bank. Everything is incredibly easy to use and there is quick customer service. I can easily use spaces for my bills and have my daughter connected to have her own debit card to use. It’s great! Reviewed on: 16th March 2023
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Emily Ippolito

Easy to use

5
Easy for both my son and me to use. Makes him feel more independent. Fantastic Reviewed on: 16th March 2023
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Bekki

Fantastic

5
Such a brilliant bank for my children. I can transfer super easily, change their permissions and I get notified on their spending. Love it! Reviewed on: 16th March 2023
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Excellent customer service

5
Good service Reviewed on: 16th March 2023
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