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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

Great idea for children

Great idea for children to start learning about managing money. Reviewed on: 14th March 2024

Easy to use and safe

Easy to use .. easy to transfer money .. safe as it limits retailers Reviewed on: 14th March 2024

Absolutely fantastic.

Absolutely fantastic. Was happy to pay but even more happy now it’s free. Love the app. Reviewed on: 14th March 2024

Independence and knowledge of money!

My grandson loves the independence that Kite gives him, and I love that I’m able to see every transaction he makes and where he’s spending his money and If it’s an online transaction I have to give my authorisation. Reviewed on: 14th March 2024

The account is free and offers both an app for paren...

The account is free and offers both an app for parent and child which is great way to get money management skills early Reviewed on: 14th March 2024

Easy to use.

Easy to use. No Hassle. Quick to set up. Reviewed on: 14th March 2024

Both my children have a kite card.

Both my children have a kite card. It works well preparing them for the debit card use of adult life. They enjoy bring able to monitor their spending in their own app. Always good customer service when we have needed replacement cards or other help. Reviewed on: 14th March 2024

Excellent banking service.

Excellent banking service. Easy to understand for my 11 year old daughter Reviewed on: 14th March 2024

Very east to use app even wuth the kita account...

Very east to use app even wuth the kita account added Reviewed on: 14th March 2024

Excellent account for Children

Setup this account for my son. It has helped him learn to save, spend carefully and manage money. He's in his final years of school, so good preparation for daily life. Reviewed on: 14th March 2024

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