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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)

This is a easy affordable way to teach kids to control there money absolutely recommend

Teaches kids how to control there money with the app they can see how much they have and is parents can see what and where there spending it ! Absolutely recommend 1000% Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Excellent service

My daughter has learnt so much using her app and has even started saving Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Brilliant for Kids!

My 11yr old kids enjoy using their account. They can see activity and it's helping them to understand basic financial matters. Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Great for kids

Kids kite is brilliant I absolutely love it my two young children have them kids kites great for teaching the little ones how to manage money well. Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Perfect way for kids to have a card

This is a great way for our teen daughter with learning disabilities to have her own pot of money with a debit card for spending but allows us to monitor spending. Easy for us to add and withdraw funds as needed. Card has worked great. Fee is reasonable too. Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

The best

Amazing and easy to use. Can set limits and see what’s being spent. Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Great service for kids

Excellent service from a great bank, nice intuitive app for my children to use on their tablets and easy to control as a parent. Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Brilliant card

really simple to use and to transfer money. My son loves his. Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Best Account for Kids

This is the perfect account for my teenage daughter, independent while we help her be money savvy! Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

So user friendly

So easy to use for adults and children, teaches children the value of money and independence. Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

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