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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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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)

Wonderful kids accounts that both I and they can acc...

Wonderful kids accounts that both I and they can access, fab parental controls and notifications, easy to use and setup and all at no extra cost! Reviewed on: 20th April 2024

Reply from Starling Bank Hi there, Thanks so much for sharing your review. We're thrilled to hear our Starling Kite is working well for you and your kids. It's a fantastic way to introduce banking whilst keeping it manageable from the palm of your hand! Team Starling Response date: 21st April 2024

I love my saving spaces!

I love my saving spaces! Such a great way to save money! I’ve never been able to save before but this has helped me save so much. Reviewed on: 20th April 2024

Reply from Starling Bank Hi there, We appreciate your lovely feedback. It makes us happy to know our Spaces has helped you save. We really enjoy the benefits of Spaces too! We aim to make money management easier for all, and by simplifying banking, there's more time for the things we all love. Team Starling Response date: 21st April 2024

Contemporary money handling for kids

Our son manages his savings and expenses the same way adults do. He enjoys that and learns to manage money without dealing with coins and with our help. Reviewed on: 18th April 2024

Reply from Starling Bank Hi Andrey, We're happy to have you and your son with us, and know he's enjoying managing his money and expenses like an adult. We love that! Thanks so much for sharing your experience with us, Team Starling. Response date: 19th April 2024

Starling make everything easy, simple and fast

Starling make everything simple, easy and seamless. I wish all banks and credit providers were as switched on as these guys. Reviewed on: 18th April 2024

So convenient, really good customer services.

So convenient, really good customer services. Excellent way to allow my children to have some independence and easily pt money into their account. Reviewed on: 18th April 2024

Super easy app, amazing phone service to replace new...

Super easy app, amazing phone service to replace new card. Couldnt be happier Reviewed on: 18th April 2024

Reply from Starling Bank Hi there, We're so glad you're having a good experience with us. Thanks for letting us know your replacement debit card was received without issue. We're pleased that our team was able to assist you in resolving the matter. Thanks for your feedback, Team Starling. Response date: 18th April 2024

Swift and Easy

Had tried to open online with Natwest and they needed ID in person at a bank - absolutely impossible to do with bank opening hours. Swift and easy via your app thank you Reviewed on: 17th April 2024

Reply from Starling Bank Hi there, Thanks for sharing your experience with us. We're glad to hear your onboarding journey went smoothly. At Starling, we're all about making banking simple and convenient - manage your banking wherever and whenever! Team Starling Response date: 18th April 2024

App is flexible to use and the bank is responsive

App is flexible to use and the bank is responsive Reviewed on: 17th April 2024

Simple to move money within the Starling app and I c...

Simple to move money within the Starling app and I can monitor my children's spending. I would like to see easier method of transferring into kite accounts from other banks. My mother has an issue transferring direct from HSBC to her grandchildren's account. Reviewed on: 17th April 2024

Reply from Starling Bank Hi there, Thanks for your review and feedback. We're pleased to hear your account is going smoothly with us and that you're finding everything easy. We also enjoy the benefit of our Starling Kite. It's a great way to introduce banking to your kids whilst keeping it manageable from the palm of your hand. We do offer our KiteLink service, which allows family and friends to send money straight to the Kite Space. You can find everything you need to know here: https://www.starlingbank.com/blog/gift-links-for-kids/ Team Starling Response date: 18th April 2024

Streets Ahead

I have found Starling to be forward thinking in their approach to banking that has left traditional banks far behind. Their attention to detail and the ease of use, makes them far superior to my other banks. Reviewed on: 17th April 2024

Reply from Starling Bank Hi there, We loved reading your review! We're very proud of our online banking platform, and it makes us happy to know you appreciate what we do. We felt a new and refreshing approach to banking was absolutely necessary. We hope you continue to enjoy banking with us for many years to come. Team Starling Response date: 18th April 2024

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