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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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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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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.

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Starling Bank Under 16s card reviews (3124)

So far so good

So far so good have had no issues with the app or with starling bank. Everything runs smoothly as it should. Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

Fantastic banking services

The best move that I have ever made has been to starling, away from other banks that just seem to be out to take money from you. My daughter enjoys the freedom of kite and having her own card Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

It gives my son the freedom to spend his pocket mone...

It gives my son the freedom to spend his pocket money how he likes, with the potential to learn about the best ways to handle money and save Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

Just works, no fuss!

Works great, my kids love their cards and very easy to maintain. Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

My daughter uses Kite, it’s great.

My daughter uses Kite, it’s great. Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

Great service and free - kids love it

Great service and free - kids love it Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

Excellent service and Kite is a free service, which...

Excellent service and Kite is a free service, which is unusual as other providers charge to have kids cards. Easy to transfer money and keep track of spending Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

Starling puts customers at the heart of its business...

Starling puts customers at the heart of its business and that shows through in all its products and services. Kite is a brilliant way to teach children about money and allow them to manage their own finances Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

Simple easy complete app.

Simple easy complete app. Has everything you need and more to manage kid’s spaces Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

I have 4 kite accounts so big savings for me this ye...

I have 4 kite accounts so big savings for me this year, great apps for kids and grown ups too. Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

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