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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)

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

I have been using the Kite account for my son for o...

I have been using the Kite account for my son for over a year now, he finds it easy to use. it's an excellent service and a great introduction to banking for teenagers, adding funds and account management is easy and straightforward. Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

Excellent customer service, excellent bank

Excellent customer service, excellent bank Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

Love all that starling provide great for my daughter

Love all that starling provide, my daughter finds it great to use aswell Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

Brilliant idea

Brilliant idea. Easy to use. My child lost his card, quick response from customer service. Would recommend Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

Very easy, simple to use and works.

Very easy, simple to use and works. Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

Excellent customer service.

Excellent customer service. Very easy to keep track of spending. Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

It’s been a great tool to support some financial ind...

It’s been a great tool to support some financial independence for my child. Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

Starling provides much more than the high street banks

Starling is all you want from a bank account and more. So many extra features than the high street banks Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

Just brilliant!

Just brilliant! Innovative banking with morals, proud to be a customer. Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

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