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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

Love Starling bank and all its services and features...

Love Starling bank and all its services and features, my children love the independence and how easy it is to use, they can check balances on their own app. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Much better than high street banks

My children wanted their own debit cards but my high street banks would not open accounts for them online. The appointments offered to open the accounts were 9-3 Monday to Friday, during school hours! Opening a Starling account was easy, I initially wanted it for using abroad but the added bonus of Kite spaces has made my children really happy too. The apps are easy to use and navigate. I have also set up saving spaces for the children too. Everything about the Starling account and Kite spaces are easy and uncomplicated. Well done Starling. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Very good initiative for children to learn about spe...

Very good initiative for children to learn about spending and saving money. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

The best for all of us going abroad or uk

The best for all of us going abroad or uk Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Easy to use and easy to understand I think the banki...

Easy to use and easy to understand I think the banking is exceptional Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Happy that safe, secure and all transactions by gran...

Happy that safe, secure and all transactions by grandson are notified to me immediately when he is using his card Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Great swift service with no charge.

Great swift service with no charge. Excellent Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

I am very comfortable with the bank, and my kids are...

I am very comfortable with the bank, and my kids are pleased with their accounts. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Good bank for kids.

Good bank for kids. Cards and spaces work well. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

The perfect add on / kids account

My daughter uses and loves her Kite account and card for her pocket money and gifts. She loves the independence it provides. That app is simple to manage and understand and the service provided is flawless and second to non. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

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