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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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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

Starling kite is a great way for my child to learn a...

Starling kite is a great way for my child to learn about money, it’s easy on the app for her to use, she can use it online aswel, check her balance easily too. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Great basic account for children

Great basic account for children. However it lacks one thing, the ability to create a saving space. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Excellent account for kids

Kids were very happy to have their own debit cards and it's free too. The only kids bank account that is free and issues debit cards to 6 year olds too. Most others only issue cards from 11 years, or charge you. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Easy to set up, view spend and deposit funds

Easy to set up, view spend and deposit funds Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Starling is an amazing bank.

Starling is an amazing bank. The notifications especially give total control over my and my kids' finances. The app is easy to use and when I've needed support, I've got it straight away. Way better than the other one I looked at! Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Can’t fault

The kids cards are amazing and let me know every time they spend money. Set up with limits so they can’t go crazy and even better since they took the charge away for them Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Amazing service.

Amazing service. Can’t fault it. Can’t believe it’s free! Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Easy to use, and gives my child some responsibility...

Easy to use, and gives my child some responsibility and independence. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

No fuss and provides services for free that other ba...

No fuss and provides services for free that other banks charge for Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Easy, free to use and kids love it too

Easy, free to use and the kids love it too - has made pocket money a breeze Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

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