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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

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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)

Stepping stone to learning financial responsibility

Two of my children have a kite account. I think it's a fantastic feature as it teaches them to be responsible with their money and introduces them how to save and spend money. I love the feature that allows my eldest to have access to her balance on her card from her own device as it gives her a sense of responsibility but I can still control all aspects of her card from my own starling account to keep her money safe and to keep an eye on what she's using her card for. The real time notifications when a transaction has been made is one of my favourite features as it goes through to not only her device but mine as well. And for only a monthly subscription of £2 a month you honestly can't go wrong! Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

The best service I have ever used

Only £2 a month per account they have own cards that are contactless I have full control on where these cards can be used and daily limits control too. They have the feeling of having there very own bank account and I can easily transfer into accounts from my own internet banking app I can also set that every Friday a payment goes straight to their account when I am paid. It’s brilliant Highly recommend and have recommended to any one that mentions wanting a account for children Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Great service great bank

No issues at all everything runs smooth as you would expect Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Children's Kite Debit Card

The Kite card is brilliant for my kids. I top up whenever I want and I know immediately what is being spent and where. Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Amazing...

Amazing bank, great service quick response brilliant for my children they absolutely love having they own bank cards... can't wait for my 2 youngest children to reach the age requirement for an account. Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Totally awsome

2 of my children have kite accounts and we all love the independence, security and flexibility of the kite account I would highly recommend starling kite accounts for children Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Great app

Great app, easy to use and easy for the kids too Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Easy to set up, easy to use

A great product for a teenager - it gives independence, and peace of mind for a parent - it offers security. Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

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I'm very happy with starling bank Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Starling bank has helped my family manage our money on a daily basis

It's all positive, any queries I have had has been dealt with professionaly and quick. Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

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