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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

Very easy to use.

Very easy to use. Instant real time bank balances. Reviewed on: 15th March 2024

Love the simplicity of the bank, so easy to use

Love the simplicity of the bank, so easy to use Reviewed on: 15th March 2024

Its been perfect with my kids, able to check their b...

Its been perfect with my kids, able to check their balances, and control what they can/cant spend their money on! Being able to track what the do as well has been very handy! Reviewed on: 15th March 2024

Thumbs up to Starling!

I have been using Starling for a few years now. Initially I opened an account because of the kite feature for my daughter. I’ve found Starling very innovative; I’m kept informed of new, improved, useful, and interesting features. Reviewed on: 15th March 2024

Bonus that it’s free

Amazing bank to use with so many features and easy money transfers would highly recommend, and the fact that it’s free is a big bonus, Reviewed on: 15th March 2024

Excellent bank

Excellent banking and easy to use Reviewed on: 15th March 2024

Very easy to use and straightforward

Very easy to use and straightforward Reviewed on: 15th March 2024

Great service

A simple to use app, great customer service when needed. App very user friendly. Reviewed on: 15th March 2024

The account is perfect.

The account is perfect. Customer service has been exactly how it should be on the occasions I've needed to call. Reviewed on: 14th March 2024

Very pleased with the card including replacing a los...

Very pleased with the card including replacing a lost card.. Reviewed on: 14th March 2024

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