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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)

Fantastic App

Brilliant app, my daughter (12) and son (7) absolutely love their kite cards. Well done starling !!!!! Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Easy to Use

My son has had the app for a few weeks now and finds the account very easy to use. For parents the control we get over the transactions and the ease of use makes it fantastic to use. Transparency, efficiency and ease of use sums up the kite card! Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Quick, effortless, well controlled kids account

It was quick and easy to set up. Both my children, and I can easily see what money they have in their account, and when anything is spent. I could also put a string of limits and restrictions to protect my kids. Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Amazing service

Easy to use, easy to manage, soooo glad I can maintain my kids account while keeping them safe Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Easy for parents and children

The app access for parents and children make it easy for children to learn, use and grow their money independence. Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Great bank

Very good experience . It has helped us to have a different outlook when it comes to managing our finance Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Outstanding Transparency and Friendly App

Great app, including Kite. Any transactions made you instantly receive a message. No Fee abroad. By far the best app and bank. Friendly customer service. Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Great bank excellent app

Very pleased with starling and great for my son gave him independence. Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Makes life so much easier

When I first started using the kit account for kids it was a novelty for them, now it is their lifeline, they are so much better at saving and budgeting their money when they can see it themselves. Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Brilliant!

The account gave my teenager the sense of independence & responsibility, whilst I felt in complete control. Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

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