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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

Innovative and modern banking

Really innovative, easy to use features and a great way to start teaching children financial management. Reviewed on: 4th April 2022

Good kids account

Good kids account for teaching kids about money Reviewed on: 4th April 2022

Highly encouraging to teach children about money

Amazing product for 6-16 year old. They learn to manage their own money whilst being overseen by parents/guardians. Reviewed on: 31st March 2022

Recommend the Kite Account for Children

We'd had problems with another children's account provider. I already had a personal Starling account, it was the simplest thing in the world to add my son to the account so he has his own card but I can keep an eye. Highly recommended. Reviewed on: 31st March 2022

Love Starling

Best digital bank by far. Love the app, the customer service and brand story. Reviewed on: 31st March 2022

Simple oversight for both of us

Easy to use child’s space. Child loves the card and app, and the sheer independence of it all. Really valued the explanation about data management and privacy. Well considered tools. Reviewed on: 28th March 2022

The kite card

Today my child’s bank card arrived today and he did 10 chores allready I love this new card making my child do chores for me. Thank you starling bank for making this bank card for children Reviewed on: 28th March 2022

Best customer service:

digital banking with prompt response and resolution track record. i don't have to visit the branch to get queries or request done. It is however done promptly and i get feedback immediately. Reviewed on: 27th March 2022

kite is great for kid

we are teaching our kids how to manage their own money whilst still maintaining overall control. It's a great compromise Reviewed on: 25th March 2022

Easy to use and reliable

Easy app to use and keep an eye on kids account, transferring money. Good customer service Reviewed on: 25th March 2022

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