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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)

Amazing

My step son has adhd and other disabilities give us the power to give him full controll of his money but have a protective step overseeing Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Amazing value easy to use

It’s easy to set up and control and my child now has access to an account which is safe and I can monitor how he spends his money Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Excellent service

Full control over child's spending and easy to use. My 11 year old son felt very independent when he received his own bank card. Love it. Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Easy to use for parents and children

My daughter loves having her own account and managing her money. I love having an overview and the swift notifications when she uses her money. Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Excellent!

Best banking app overall, easy to use, great for children, my daughter loves it highly recommended Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Easy, hassle free

It’s an easy hassle free way for me to give my children money and monitor how and what they are spending their money on Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Simple yet Effective

Kite gives you control, and your child freedom, and understanding, what more do you want Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Good product easy for kids to use

Loved the new app my child can download on their gadget and check their spending. Makes a good start to managing their money. Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

So easy to manage

Kids love the simplicity and being able to see balance in their own app, whilst I have full control over the account. They have the freedom to shop responsibly. Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Best bank ever

I love the starling kite childrens account. There is no account number or sort code, so you have full control of the account from transferring money to adding daily spending limits on your child’s card. Although it charges you a £2 a month fee for the account I wouldn’t be with anyone else. I just love it! Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

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