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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

Excellent no fee account, makey child feel more inde...

Excellent no fee account, makey child feel more independent having his own card Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Have previously had Go Henry and Hyper Jar for my ch...

Have previously had Go Henry and Hyper Jar for my children's savings but the fees are stupid. I needed an account that they could access and I could see. Love the App Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Simple and easy to use.

Simple and easy to use. Kids love having the app on their phones Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Both my 11 and 9 year old use kite to manage their m...

Both my 11 and 9 year old use kite to manage their money, it's a great way to introduce them to banking and money management. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Kite space is great.

Kite space is great. My 8 year old is learning the value of money by having control over his spending. Family members have access to his link to drop pocket money in when earned, making it easy to keep track of what he has to spend. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Great Deal for Kids

My 13 year daughter loves the fact she has a bank account and can manage her money and also see the account grow. Its great at the same time so we can control her spending at the young age. even better its Free.. Why would you pay for your childs account Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Happy customer

All very smooth and easy to understand… thank you. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Brilliant app to keep track of usage.

Brilliant app to keep track of usage. Easy to use for the kids aswell as adults. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Great accounts - my kids love it.

Great accounts - my kids love it. Very easy to use and easy to manage as a parent, plus it’s free! Would recommend to all parents, and kids. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Everything is easy and smooth

Everything is easy and smooth … Great job Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

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