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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

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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)

Banking for young people just got real.

Having a Kite banking space for associated young people within the family ensures they can learn how to budget and spend their money, whilst appropriate adult is informed about spending habits, controls the amount being available etc. Makes for a great tool to support the transition that young people can undertake prior to them applying for an account in their own right when their age allows. Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Very easy to use

Great app and bank So easy to use and you get instant updates on what your child is spending. Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Works really well

A great way for kids to learn financial awareness and confidence in paying for things themselves. Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Simple, effective, grown up

Set up for my 14 year old boy. Allows him to be grown up, but for me to have some visibility. Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Super impressed

Exceeded all expectations, even ones I didn’t know I had Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

A brilliant banking experience

Simple, easy, secure. amazing banking app. It’s even encouraged better saving habits for me. Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Easy to setup and use

My 7yr old is delighted he has his own bank account and card it was easy to setup and has allowed him to bank his penny bank too. Being able to add money so easily via the postoffice is a big plus Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Best banking experience ever

Moved to starling after 30years with a major Bank and cannot believe how amazing this bank is. Everything is easy and designed to work . Having childrens accounts linked to mine that allow them freedom and flexibility but me oversight of what and how they spend money is a huge miss for every bank that doesn’t do this. Love starling and recommend it to everyone. Those who have moved rave about it too! Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Brilliant App

The app makes the Starling Kite so user friendly, and easy for kids to see what they’ve spent their money on. It’s easy to add money to the account too. We love it. Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

So easy for me, so great for my kids

Set up takes seconds. Complete flexibility. Child gets to understand the value of money but the parent can see everything and set spend limits etc. It can all be changed and tailored and all from a user friendly app on your phone. All banking should be like this. Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

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