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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

Excellent services .

Excellent services .east to use and manage .friendly page . Reviewed on: 26th March 2024

Free and Fab

Since Kite became free, it has been a god send. Not only can I monitor my sons spending I can also see where he is! So not only can I see what he is spending I can see where he is spending it on real time Reviewed on: 21st March 2024

Really easy to manage a child’s account

Really easy to manage and have knowledge of what they spend as well as the ability manage their access if needed. Reviewed on: 20th March 2024

Simplified Banking

Since i Starting using Starling Bank, I had my reservations about using a online bank, but in actual fact it has simplified my day to day routines and if i ever need any help, the team get back to me in a quick and efficient time. Reviewed on: 19th March 2024

I really appreciate Starling Bank Kite Childrens acc...

I really appreciate Starling Bank Kite Childrens account. Its give me control of my child account besides that my childrens also feel confidence that they have their own bank account. Kids also check their balance and based on that decide them self where to spend and how much to spend. On of the best part is its free. Its awesome. Thanks Starling Bank. Reviewed on: 18th March 2024

Nothing but god things to say about my experience wi...

Nothing but god things to say about my experience with Starling bank Reviewed on: 17th March 2024

Good but needs improvement

I do like using Starling Bank kite but I think they need to add more than just telling the amount of money and where we spent it. Reviewed on: 17th March 2024

Great kids card that links to my main account.

Great kids card that links to my main account. Reviewed on: 17th March 2024

I am so pleased that I joined starling.

I am so pleased that I joined starling. it’s so convenient and easy to use. My granddaughter loves having her own bank account card to be grown up and pay for things herself at age of 7. it’s connected to my account and she gets weekly pocket money from me for doing jobs around the house. Teaches her the value of her money Reviewed on: 15th March 2024

Fantastically easy

My children and I have had excellent experiences with Kite. After turning 16, the transition to a full Starling account was straightforward. Reviewed on: 15th March 2024

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