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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

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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)

Almost good service

With few recommendations I would suggest this as a very good service. The bank is keep developing new services and listen to their customers. Reviewed on: 5th February 2022

excellent service

Easy for me to control and super easy for my child to learn how to use banks Reviewed on: 5th February 2022

Great idea and easy to track kids doending

Being linked to my own bank account, the kite account is so easy to set up and monitor. I love that you can choose to set regular transfers into the kite account, limit online spending and cash point withdrawals and set a daily spend limit. I even get notified when the kids spend which when theyre out with friends helps me know thry are where they said they are lol. Having their own app on the kids phone helps them budget and track their spending too and the card is convenient especially in a time where many places prefer card payments. Alsobmakes them feel all grown up! Reviewed on: 5th February 2022

Great for kids

Love Starling Kite for my children. I can see where they spend their money and it's teaching them how to budget. Reviewed on: 5th February 2022

Excellent Bank

So simple to use, everything you need in a Bank Reviewed on: 5th February 2022

Easy to use, smart and ethical

We chose starling because of its ethical credentials and we are impressed with the Kite space to help young people to start to manage their money more independently. And it’s very easy to use. My daughter feels much more independent and it’s gives her a sense of responsibility with her money which is great. Reviewed on: 5th February 2022

Absolutely the best

Good app and customer care. Easy to operate. Reviewed on: 5th February 2022

So easy to use and great features

Have been using this account for a while as I have to travel abroad for work. This account allows me to control everything from my phone so no need to call back to UK if anything goes wrong I'm now introducing my son to money management and letting him be more independent. Having a kite card means I can control how much he spends and where/how he can spend it which is great peace of mind. He loves being able to pay for his own stuff. Reviewed on: 5th February 2022

Best choice ever

So easy to use Great way to teach the kids about money matters You have ultimate control over their accounts its just perfect Reviewed on: 5th February 2022

Very Easy to Use

The Starling Kite app gives me control a d flexibility over my son's debit cards. It is easy to top them up. They and I can see their spending. It is good training for when they get older. Reviewed on: 5th February 2022

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