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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

No new 1 star reviews

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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About this product

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.

Starling Under 16s card reviews help you find out what it’s really like to be a customer. If you’ve used Starling before, you can also leave a review and share your experience.

Starling Bank Under 16s card reviews (3124)

Review of the Starling Bank, Under 16s card:

Straight forward easy to use .

Straight forward easy to use . Great way to teach children money management skills safely. Value the ability to vary spending allowance and to be able to switch off account if the card has been mislaid by forgetful teenager Reviewed on: 14th April 2024

Love this bank

Got this account for my daughter. I can track what she spends her money on & u can limit the daily expenditure Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

can be efficient but lately it has become a bit hideous in terms of waiting

I had a long waiting time to speak to someone recently Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Excellent account

Such a straightforward account with excellent notifications. Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Brilliant bank

Starling’s app is so easy to use, and really easy for kids to manage their own spending whilst allowing the parents to have oversight. Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Easy to use and control

Easy to use and control. Gives independence to my son but I am still able to monitor and guide his spending. Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

5 star the best

I am happy all the time with everything,good costumers service ...Till I have the kit for my child I been satisfied Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Great for my 3 teenage kids to use.

Love the fact that I can send them money in an instant if they are out with their friends. Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

excecellent

easy to use for myself and my daughter Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Excellent for Children

I love the way I can keep an eye on my child’s money and spending through one app and account . Great idea Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Fantastic & easy to use!

This app & idea has been absolutely fantastic. It’s helped teach my daughter the value of money and she even saved up her pocket money to buy herself a laptop! Thanks for allowing me an easy way to see what she’s spending & allow me to teach her the value of money. Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

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