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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

A good first step in teaching money management.

An excellent way to give Children financial independence with oversight. A great way to introduce money management. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Very good bank, free to use and child friendly.

Very good bank, free to use and child friendly. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Opened an account to give my grandson a debit child’...

Opened an account to give my grandson a debit child’s card very easy to do no charges or monthly costs Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Great service

Making the service free has meant I could set up another account for my youngest son too. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Great functionality, easy to use.

Great functionality, easy to use. Kids love it. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Quick easy and in control

Opened my own account and then opened a kite account for my son. He loves it and so do I Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Great for kids and parents

Got this card/account for my 10yr old to earn pocket money. She love it. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Easy to use, but could use a Kite App

Easy to monitor expenditure and add money when required. Even possible to have others pay to that account. One drawback is that my child can't use an app for payment so has to carry a card. As anyone can attest, getting a teen to remember bus pass, house keys, phone AND card is a challenge! Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

but so far, so good.

We’re still very new to Starling Bank but so far, so good. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Great card for kids and now free too.

Great card for kids and now free too. I recommend it all the time. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

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