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Starling Bank: Under 16s card 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
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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)

Brilliant

5
Brilliant costumes service, my son loves his kite card/account Reviewed on: 4th February 2022
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Iwccia

Just what I needed to start the money conversation with my daughter

5
Starling Kite has taught my daughter about managing her money and has been a great introduction to having a bank account and financial literacy. Reviewed on: 4th February 2022
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Great account for kids

4
My son loves his account, great that he can access his own money and online account Reviewed on: 4th February 2022
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Daniel Swinburne

Brilliant, simple and wasy

5
Love the bank (and that’s after not getting an overdraft!). Easy to use, brilliant kids app. Honestly a cracking bank Reviewed on: 4th February 2022
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paul faulkner

Perfect first step to financial independence

5
A great first account for children to learn to use a bank card and manage their money Reviewed on: 4th February 2022
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Sarah

Bank of Mum!

5
Helps to break the ice about talking about money. It also helps make sure they are not stranded when out and about. Reviewed on: 4th February 2022
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Gives me everything I need from a bank in a simple way

5
Easy to use and understand. Gives me everything I need from a bank with no effort on my part in setting up. Reviewed on: 4th February 2022
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Hayley Caffrey

Easy for kids

5
The children’s kite account is perfect for kids, especially with the latest update wheee they can have their own app on their smartphone so they can log into their account to check their spending and balance etc. it’s quick and simple to move money across to the Kite account and the funds clear into the account immediately, as well as that I can set up automatic transfers to the account. My child can pretty much do the same as I can with spending online or in stores or cash withdrawals. I think that the best thing is that the child can not buy age restrictioned items as the card will not work. All in all I wouldn’t choose any other bank and I have tried a few but stoped and stayed when I came to Starling. Thank you Starling for providing this service 5* Reviewed on: 4th February 2022
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Elliott Hector

Great product, however missing some vital technologies like gpay and apple pay

3
The account is a great product band works well, just need to add a few more technologies like gpay and apple pay. Kids are yech savy these days and want these options on there banking. Reviewed on: 4th February 2022
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London Roof and Guttering

Brilliant

5
I’ve used spaces since they launched it, it has been really easy to set up, use and maintain. Kids and I find it easy. Customer service swift and helpful when one of my kids had a scammer. They helped me sort it out and reclaim the money. Great banking Reviewed on: 4th February 2022
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