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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

No new 1 star reviews

in the past 90 days

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)

Really quick and easy to use

Love this bank and app, it is quick and painless. Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

We love starling

We’ve been banking with starling for a few years now and the service is always brilliant. My daughter has her first account which she loves the freedom of having her own bank card. We can set limits on this and we can make sure she’s using her money wisely. Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

My son loves the freedom

It makes my son think about saving Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Quick, simple and easy

Quick to setup Simple to understand Easy to use. Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Great for kids and parents

Superb app very user friendly for kids and adults Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Starling Kite

I have been a Starling bank customer since the beginning and have recommended to many people. Their children’s Kite account is fantastic. I always know what my 10 year old has spent his allowance on and can top it up very simply within the app. Brilliant idea! Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Top mobile app that helps you many the childrens finances!

My two teenage daughters have a Starling Kite account and they love the freedom it gives them and the ability to view what they have spent on the mobile app. As a parent I have peace of mind in seeing what they spend as well and ensure they free from fraudsters. Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Great service

Easy to use, great customer service, perfect account for my son as I can keep an eye on what he is spending easily and simply with the app notifications Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Great bank

Great customer service and always a phone call away Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Best one yet!

I have found it be safe, and so easy to use, my niece lives it and feels all grown up having her own bank. Highly recommend to one and all. Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

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