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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)

Easy to use and manage

The kite accounts for my kids are a convenient way of getting them used to managing money (without risking losing physical cash behind beds, drawers etc). Having a contactless card has also allowed them to be able to buy online and adhere to COVID restrictions Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Great way in

Had been thinking about getting a kids account and was looking at a main competitor, then around the same time I discovered Starling offer exactly what we wanted - and so much easier to manage with it being linked to my account and accessible in my app too. Love it. Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Best child account

So easy to use and set up, I can set limits and keep an eye on what there spending, kids love it too ! Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

No fuss, perfect.

A very enjoyable modern way of banking for me and my daughter. Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Gives my 11yr old a feeling of independence.

It's been a great enabler for my childs growth. She feels empowered in her spending choices and has to balance her budget against her desires. Making her a savvy shopper Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Excellent

Easy to set up..love the parents and kids apps. Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Easy to use and monitor

Works brilliantly, notifications are very quick and has al the necessary safety features. Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Simply...THE BEST!!!

I love the fact that it allows us to keep track of the kids spending as well locations it is used or refused. I love the security of thier finances! Wish I had this as a kid! Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Perfect

So easy to transfer money back and forth. Card acceptable to fussy teen who doesn’t want to look like she has kids account. Card works for everything she wants and has her own app to check balance etc. Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Have already recommended

Great service, easy app, my daughter feels in control and I feel that she’s safe online. Have recommended Starling to many friends already! Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

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