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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)

Kite cards are a game changer.

Kite cards are a game changer. Allowing my children to learn and manage their own money whilst still giving me overall control. I've not found another bank offering such a comprehensive service for parents. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Easy to use - great card and service

Easy to use - great card and service Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Great service and product

All good, great product and my daughter likes having her own card, it’s very handy, she’s is 12 Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

They have been very good with creating the kids

They have been very good with creating the kids Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Good to spend and save

Found it difficult at first but once I understood the app find it fine , I think it’s good to try and teach children about saving and spending Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Great bank, always sorted any problems I've had with...

Great bank, always sorted any problems I've had without delay, can't fault at all, very happy. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Easy to use and manage from a parents perspective.

Easy to use and manage from a parents perspective. Great app controls for a parent to control spending and usage of child card Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Fab children Kite account

Both of my daughters have Kite accounts, and its great i can have an overview of everything, and even better its now free. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

its a great way of monitoring responsible spending

its a great way of monitoring responsible spending Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

So easy, practical and educational for my child.

So easy, practical and educational for my child. Runs very smoothly no issues at all. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

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