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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

Son was in Italy with the school trip used kite...

Son was in Italy with the school trip and used kite card easily. Only one shop wouldn’t accept it, but to be fair I don’t think they accept other cards either so he used cash. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

How Apps should work

Simple and clear app to use. But also on hand and can easily speak to a customer service support if needed. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Good experience so far.

Good experience so far. My child likes the idea of having her own account, and I like the idea of having oversight on the account. The good thing for me is that I can manage spending controls on the card. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

great customer experience, accessible

great customer experience, accessible Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Can't fault. Its been great.

Really easy account to set up, use and for me as a parent monitor. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Great bank

Great app, easy to use. I like that I can limit spending Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

good bank for children to learn about money

good bank for children to learn about money Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Great for my teenage daughter, I can see straightawa...

Great for my teenage daughter, I can see straightaway what she spends and where. Easy to top up and keep track of spending habits Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Free, easy to use and setup, great interest rates

Starling was recommended to me by a friend. I was looking for a free childrens cash card. It was very easy to set up and use, I've recommended to several friends.Great interest rates too Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Absolutely spot on for kids so easy to use and...

Absolutely spot on for kids so easy to use and safe Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

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