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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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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

Great children's account

The app is very easy to navigate. When my son lost his wallet, blocking the old and ordering a new one was so simple. It's so easy to help him learn about money using this app. Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Very good

Very good bank to be with you can transfer you money over straight away and you can get money out of the machine quick as well very good service. Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Seamless

Real time spending notifications, easily accessed account settings and comprehensive easy adjusted and monitored usage controls. Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Superb start to banking

Superb start to banking with a great app for parents and children alike. No nonsense, fair cost and great fatures. Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Great service

Great service and very easy to use Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Just works well

Great idea for kids to start using the card and learning about money which is a practical life skill and peace of mind parents can keep a view on how things are going, contacted a starling advisor in an issue that wasn’t Starlings fault but they were only too willing to help and provide assistance, the issue was the retailers system but they were unwilling to help Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Perfect account for teenagers

This account has given my teenager the confidence and freedom to save and make purchases. I love that he can see how much he has in his account. I pay his pocket money in. The settings allow me to monitor his purchases and I love the fact that I still have to authorise online payment. Starling you’re the best Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Easy to use

Great app, so easy to move money around. Savings pots. And managing my daughters pocket money card. Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Unique financial service, modern and engaging

Starling Kite is a truly unique financial service. My kids feel excited and empowered to be in control of their own money, able to engage with the bank through the intuitive app interface whilst knowing we (their parents) can oversee their transactions and transfer money to them easily, which facilitates constructive dialogue about money management, helping them grow in confidence and independence. Thank you Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Fantastic for kids with great parental controls

Easy and safe to use, low subscription fee, easy for parents to monitor and top up. Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

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