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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

No new 1 star reviews

in the past 90 days

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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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.

Starling Under 16s card reviews help you find out what it’s really like to be a customer. If you’ve used Starling before, you can also leave a review and share your experience.

Starling Bank Under 16s card reviews (3124)

Review of the Starling Bank, Under 16s card:

Straight forward easy to use .

Straight forward easy to use . Great way to teach children money management skills safely. Value the ability to vary spending allowance and to be able to switch off account if the card has been mislaid by forgetful teenager Reviewed on: 14th April 2024

Next Gen Banking Experience

Simple to use and provides expense tracking details, saving space, all that I used to track in excel not required anymore highly recommend Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

simple and easy to navigate

The app is simple and easy to navigate, help is there when needed. The children's app was easy to connect and no hidden charges unlike other banks. I have complete control over finances at on touch. I feel safe and in control. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Excellent banking service.

Excellent banking service. Within two clicks my kite childs bank was open and with no fuss. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Same service, no fees.

I have switched my children accounts from a similar service with monthly fees. Kite is great. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Seemless experience, when I have an issue it is sort...

Seemless experience, when I have an issue it is sorted in a rapid manner Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Just right for an 8 year old

Great concept and just the right level of features for my 8 year old. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Great app and easy to use.

Great app and easy to use. Good value and gives my kids independence the need but with great safe guards Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

From Pre-teen necessity to our default current account

We became Starling customers to give our pre-teen son his own bankcard. But have loved the account features so much it is now used as our daily account. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Excellent service

Kite gives me easy control and visibility of my kids spends to give them more freedom and financial responsibility. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

good work starling

easy to use and good that I know when my daughter is spending Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

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