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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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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)

Easiest to use bank I've ever been with

Easy to change details, amend things, monitor kids spending. Very glad I stumbled across it. Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Great, easy to use for youngsters

Kite is a great way to introduce children to the world of banking whilst providing parents and guardians visibility and maintaining a level of control on spending Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Starling Kite Account

My 7 year old is really enjoying her Kite account. It’s helping with her Maths skills and she takes pride in being able to manage her own money. The app is also so easy to use, it makes it a doddle! Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Amazing company

Great experience with this bank Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Fantastic childrens account

My daughter loves feeling grown up with her own account. Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Seamless

My son has had his kite card from the beginning. The setting up a weekly limit and transfer has helped him gain his independence Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

love starling accounts

Both my children have a kite account, it's great, love starling accounts Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Excellent for teens/preteens

Helps teens/preteens hold and manage their money. Easy to use and I can oversee their accounts at a glance. Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Great value for money

Simply outstanding. So simple to use and wonderful that my son can use the app to see how much he has available. Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Giving children financial independance

My son has a kite account , at 9 it allows him to begin learning about money management at a good age. There's no hidden charges i dont get penalised for mid month top ups and get all the perks without paying for a premium account, safe in the knowledge its ethical too. Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

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