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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)

I can keep an eye on my children’s spending.

I can keep an eye on my children’s spending. There’s no fees. I have gained interest already. Really easy to set up. 10/10 Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Great easy to use app, very pleased with overall exp...

Great easy to use app, very pleased with overall experience with Starling and would recommend Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Great for kids

I’ve used starling for all of my children, it’s safe and child friendly Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

not long opened the accounts but so far all positive...

not long opened the accounts but so far all positive my son loves his Kite App and account and its so good that we can monitor whats in it. i also like how you can send a link to someone so that they can pay into the account. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Great free bank account for young people

Easy to setup and use. App useful for eldest to track spending on phone (13) youngest planning to save up for sports kit and PlayStation (10). Lets them learn about money and spending, provides a level of independence. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

A good first account

First child’s account. Could be a bit more developed but a useful tool Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Easy to use, keeps me up to date

I like the ease of managing my son's account within my Starling app and the notifications I receive about his card use. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Easy to use, never a problem excellent, easy banking

Easy to use, never a problem innovation and no hidden charges Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Happy cutomer

Really easy to set up, very transparent. Great for keeping tabs on child's spending Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Easy to use.

Easy to use. However, should have saving options on the app for children. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

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