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Starling Bank: Under 16s card reviews

4.89
Based on 3,124 reviews, last reviewed 11th Jun 2026
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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
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Stu R

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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Anon

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.

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Starling Bank Under 16s card reviews (3124)

Brilliant

5
I highly recommend starling to everyone I can the best bank I’ve ever used Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Simple Effective product

5
Fuss free and empowering. And I have to say somethign more to meet the word count. Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Brilliant

5
Best bank ever used for both myself and my young son. I was recommended to Starling by my friend, and I recommend them to everyone I know now. Even my elder children use the bank now even for their business accounts Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Helping Kids learn to manage money

5
Kite is a great product that has help my kids understand more about money in a safe environment. Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

No additonal costs and great product for my grandson

5
My grandson is at the age he wants to manage his own pocket money and savings. I looked at other products on the market and quickly realised starlings Kite space was the perfect solution. I would highly recommend this as there were not monthly or other charges. Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Helpful

5
Starling literally makes my life easier. As an ADHD sufferer I struggle with money management. Starling has introduced the ability to have a separate pocket to house bill money which helps me hugely. I know that they are working on useful ways to help users. Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Vital financial education

5
This service helps me to educate my Children on financial competence. Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

It just works

5
Kite card is an excellent idea, superbly implemented, it just works Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Easy to use and my kids love it

5
Great bank for kids, simple easy to use and great for me to keep a track on their spending. Great features. Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Amazing

5
Amazing bank always there to help wasted 20 years banking with Lloyds Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

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