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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

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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

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)

Great for the whole family to have their own accounts

We already had an account for the housekeeping and so it made sense to create an account for our daughter, especially as we needed one that she could use abroad on a school trip. Opening the account was easy, her debit card arrived quickly and she's loved having the responsibility of having her own debit card. She likes having her own app to check her spending, but it's also great that it pings on my phone when she has used the card. Reviewed on: 16th April 2024

I'm really happy with my experience of kite.

I'm really happy with my experience of kite. The application for the kite space and card were quick and simple, and the app works really well. My daughter is also really pleased with having her very own bank card, but I don't have to worry about what's happening, because its actually account, and I have full control! Reviewed on: 16th April 2024

Setting up Kite for my kids was simple & easy, their...

Setting up Kite for my kids was simple & easy, their debit cards arrived quickly also. It’s been a lovely experience for them. Reviewed on: 16th April 2024

Fantastic, simple to use and reliable.

Fantastic, simple to use and reliable. Reviewed on: 16th April 2024

Very easy to set up and use! Recommend

Very easy to set up and use! Great features and I love the fact my daughter gets her own card and pin to use as she pleases, this has helped her understand money and saving up to get things she wants. Reviewed on: 16th April 2024

Reply from Starling Bank Thanks for the great review Abbey! We're happy to know you're enjoying using your account and your daughter has entered the world of money management. Thanks for recommending us! Team Starling Response date: 16th April 2024

Clear and easy to use.

Clear and easy to use. Pleased with Kite and accessibility Reviewed on: 15th April 2024

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I only wanted an account so I could use Garmin pay then I discovered it had so much more to offer, Kite being the best feature for the family. Reviewed on: 15th April 2024

a great and easy service to use never any problems

a great and easy service to use never any problems Reviewed on: 15th April 2024

Easy to set up - very easy for my children to use

Easy to set up - very easy to use - my twins really love having their own debit cards and I can exercise control if necessary. They get pocket money and rewards for doing well with their studies and this really motivates them and it is really helpful to be able to turn off their cards when they misplace them (generally around the house!) but its all part of their learning experience about banking and money. Reviewed on: 15th April 2024

Best free account for teaching kids the value of money.

My 11 year old daughter had a GoHenry account before, but it charges you. Starling doesn't. Completely free. Also the process of adding funds from my Spaces is easy. Simple to use. Reviewed on: 15th April 2024

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