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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)

Really easy to set up and the kids are excited about...

Really easy to set up and the kids are excited about having their own card. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Kite accounts

I have been very impressed with the Kite bank accounts and cards. Very quick service and seamless to use. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Easy to set up great easy to use app

Easy to set up great easy to use app Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

using UK and on holiday

my son loves using his card here in UK and abroad. Also help with him not losing his cash Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

No complaints.

Any issues I've had have been sorted out quickly and easily Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Excellent children’s account

Really easy to set up, use and keep track of what my child is spending. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Great tool for teaching financial responsibility

My child loves that he can see his savings and use his card to pay. Its been very motivating. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Great service

Great service and easy asccess to app and funds. Great savings rate too Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Free children’s account

I got my account so my young children could have accounts without having to pay a charge plus I can keep an eye on the accounts via mine. kids love the independence. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Easy to transfer money and have a view of our child'...

Easy to transfer money and have a view of our child's account at all times. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

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