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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

So easy to use, setup and no hidden costs

So easy to use, setup and no hidden costs Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Great card for kids with ability to use abroad and i...

Great card for kids with ability to use abroad and in UK with great visibility on apps on both my phone and kids. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Happy customer

I’m happy with starling. Wish I could have an account in Euros too and be able to use the same card Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

European Travel

We are in Spain about 6 months of the year. The Euro account is fantastic. Great exchange rates and free in some ATM’s. App easy to use and the kite card is great for teaching kids how to manage money. They love the fact that they get their own card. There was an old advertisement on TV from a well known bank “ Never leave home without it “. This applies to Starling also. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

It’s great really good and good value

It’s great really good and good value Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Perfect card for the little one!

Perfect card for the little one! Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Great and easy!

Great! Works so well , super easy to transfer money to their accounts and easy to use , I don’t have anything else to say Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

It’s a breath of fresh air in a world of historic dr...

It’s a breath of fresh air in a world of historic drudgery and can’t do attitude. Staking is a truly customer focused bank Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Nice bonus when the monthly charge was removed.

Nice bonus when the monthly charge was removed. Apple Pay support would make it even better Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Great card for my son.

Great card for my son. He loves it too! Never any issues so easy and quick to add and withdraw money from. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

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