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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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96%

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)

Kite review

I have my own Starling account and anted to find a similar account for my 13 year old daughter. The account was the answer ! She feels like she has financial independence and I can monitor her spending remotely . Win win ! Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Now my main bank

Everything is easier and clearer using Starling Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

amazing

simple easy to use and great to be able to provide this to my 8 year old son Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

convient

The account is very convenient to use and easy to control and monitor the usage of the card Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

A superb app

It allows my daughter freedom with her spending, within the parameters that I set. Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Amazing child account

Perfect account where parent has full control but child learns to manage their money. Always on hand 24/7 to help Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Easy to use!

Easy to set up and use. Great that can set spend limits. Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Amazing for managing and budgeting

Great service all round!! My boys both have the card and i can easily make transfers, set limits and manage their outgoings Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Amazing

So easy to use and keep track of everything Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Great tool for teaching kids!

Great tool for teaching kids the importance of money management and how to save. Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

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