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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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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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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)

So easy and efficient

such a great experience with you guys - opening accounts, contact, transferring funds etc. so pleased i opened accounts with you Reviewed on: 15th April 2024

Opened an account for myself and then a kite account...

Opened an account for myself and then a kite account for my daughter, all so easy to do and deal with, really good service, always on hand if you need anyone Reviewed on: 15th April 2024

Easy to use children’s account

The ease of transferring funds between accounts and setting up weekly pocket money deposits is fantastic. Reviewed on: 15th April 2024

I’m really enjoying using Kite.

I’m really enjoying using Kite. It is super easy! Reviewed on: 15th April 2024

Quick and simple!

Quick and simple! Quick to set up and very simple to navigate around the app for your use. Brilliant. Reviewed on: 15th April 2024

The kids love it- so do we!

The kids love it- so do we! It’s a great way to introduce them to banking and saving. Reviewed on: 15th April 2024

The fun freedom your children need.

So easy, my son loves the freedom he is now given and it is so easy for people to now treat him by just being able to have a link to put money straight in his account. Me and my son are really enjoying this account. I have recommended it to lots of people. Reviewed on: 15th April 2024

Extremely useful and easy to use

I find the app extremely useful and easy to use.The fact I can track my child's spending on the go change limits if I am worried block things without having to question my child I can the check the app. It have given me the confidence and my child to be able to bank easily Reviewed on: 15th April 2024

Great bank easy to use, simple to open child account...

Great bank easy to use, simple to open child account and link to my own app. Reviewed on: 15th April 2024

Simple, effective, friendly team and secure

Simple, effective, friendly team and secure Reviewed on: 14th April 2024

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