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Starling Bank: Under 16s card reviews

Name: Under 16s card
Rating: 4.890435867190187958 (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

95%

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

The app is simple and easy to use.

The app is simple and easy to use. My kids love it and the freedom of checking there bank balance. Best of all I have full control. Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

The service is seamless snd just works

The service is seamless snd just works Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

Love how I can see what my children are spending.

Love how I can see what my children are spending. Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

2 kite accounts for my girls, and we love it!

I have 2 kite accounts for my girls, and it is easy to ser up, easy to use. The girls got they own debit card and as a parents can keep an eye on their spending. Just a brilliant account for younger people. Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

My son loves his kite card

Always had a good customer service experience and got down to problems quickly. Always quick with there responses too. My son also loves his kite card and feels independent. Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

Simple to use

Easy to use for both myself and for my grand daughter so would highly recommend Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

Trusted,Reliable & easy online Banking

Trusted,Reliable & easy online Banking Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

Best Bank In The World

Just brilliant. So easy, so accessible, so quick, whether transferring the children's allowance or topping it up or setting it up in the first place. It's astonishingly good. Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

always excellent - now free!

The kite account and card were always excellent. The decision to remove the monthly fee made it the sensible choice for anyone looking to teach their children some fiscal responsibility. Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

My experience with Starling has been excellent.

My experience with Starling has been excellent. Kite is very useful as I can keep track of my child's expenditure and it provides a safe environment for her to manage her pocket money. ready for the adult world. Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

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