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Starling Bank: Under 16s card reviews

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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.

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Starling Bank Under 16s card reviews (3124)

Awesome

5
Just perfect for my kids and and I love it. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023
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So easy to use

5
I scrapped go Henry and got a kite card as I was with starling! So easy to transfer to and from and informs you as soon as they spend! Reviewed on: 16th March 2023
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Holly Truman

Excellent

5
So easy for my child to use and I can see exactly where they are spending their money. Could not be happier. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023
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Awesome for children

5
its great its ideal for a child you can control the money and the spending without having to pay stupid monthly fees, its 2 pounds a month with no other charges unlike a few others out there. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023
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Del Mac

Best bank!!

5
Sterling has been amazing since I switched from Barclays! It’s on a hold different level. The fact I can manage my money better and the kids can learn control to with their own card but I’m fully in control! Reviewed on: 16th March 2023
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Brilliant!

5
Great product, like all Starling accounts. Very easy to use. It empowers the younger ones and allows parents to take a discrete look at their spending. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023
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Amazing!

5
The kite accounts are easy to use, accessible, functional and provide an excellent way for children to safe and spend their money. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023
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Ease of use

5
Very easy to use and monitor. My daughter enjoys using it as well Reviewed on: 16th March 2023
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Easy to use

5
Very easy use and to set up standing order to put money into my daughters. She also likes having her own card and independence that brings. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023
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William Carr

Outstanding!

5
Starling makes it so easy for children to save and spend money in a way that makes them feel independent but we parents can control. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023
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