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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

Best bank ever

Always been great I like knowing where my money is being invested and the fact that my kids can have bank cards and track their spending in an app FOR FREE is fantastic Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

Very easy to use app.

Very easy to use app. Perfect for children's electronic pocket money. Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

I’ve had no issues with starling banking and I absol...

I’ve had no issues with starling banking and I absolutely love the way I can watch, monitor and be notified of my children’s transactions/spending Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

Excellent Online Bank

Great App - very intuitive, customer support great. Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

So easy to bank with so simple transferring money pa...

So easy to bank with so simple transferring money paying bills use abroad no charges Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

Amazing online bank, app is easy to use and navigate

Amazing online bank, app is easy to use and navigate Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

Good bank not issues

Good bank , not issues, I'm glad with that. Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

It was my daughters first ever, she still loves it!

It was my daughters first ever account and she still uses it now. It is properly made to respect the child and provide all the features for an adult. Its almost as if Starling got parents and kids opinions when they made it. Wins for me every time! Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

Some fantastic features, excellent customer service...

Some fantastic features, excellent customer service and an intuitive app that has helped me save in various pots for things that felt out of reach before I had a Starling account. Now my children use it too and I couldn't be preparing them better for the future. Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

The starling kite account is excellent,

The starling kite account is excellent, it allows me to control my children’s spending whilst giving them freedom. We can discuss their expenditure and choices and I can intervene if I see a problem. With 3 kids at different ages, I’ve recommended the app to lots of parents who have done similar. Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

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