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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

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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)

Perfect to teach budgeting

Perfect learning banking app. Can monitor the child's spending Reviewed on: 5th February 2022

Easy and functional

Kite has been a superb way to allow my son to have a bit of independence in managing his money while also allowing me to help him stay in control Reviewed on: 5th February 2022

Really useful and easy to use

This was just what I needed so I could automate pocket money and give my daughter her own card which we could turn on or off. Reviewed on: 5th February 2022

Making banking simple

I’ve been with starling almost two years, it’s the simplest bank I’ve ever been with, no fees, text reminders, simple app layout and I’ve added both childrens kite accounts and they have there own app on there phones, they love it too and iam always in control of how they use it via my own app Reviewed on: 5th February 2022

Brilliant account and app for kids

The account helps you guide your child in the right direction with money management for the future. Reviewed on: 5th February 2022

Great service

Great tech combined with a great service Reviewed on: 5th February 2022

Easy banking for kids.

It's like an adult account but for kids. It's a safe space for my son to learn about saving and also how to use his account. It's really building his confidence and understanding of money. Reviewed on: 5th February 2022

Recommend 100% - Amazing Bank !

Starling Bank are Amazing ! I'm with Starling and so is my son. For my son I wanted to give him independence, watch his savings grow. Preparing him for the future. It's the bank to be with, It's technically is spot on, you know what is happening with your account all the time. Thank you Starling Reviewed on: 5th February 2022

Brilliant

I have got this for my 10 year old son, he feels so grown up and responsible that he is able to pay at a till like his dad Reviewed on: 5th February 2022

Excellent

It's a brilliant way for my child to experience financial responsibility and I can keep track of their spending. Easy to set up. The apps great. Excellent value Reviewed on: 5th February 2022

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