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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

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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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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)

Simple, straightforward, excellent.

Simple application process, accepted within minutes. The app is simple and straightforward to use. Customer support have always been excellent. Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

Only had one issue where my son lost his card went o...

Only had one issue where my son lost his card went on chat dealt with quickly and effectively. Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

The app has every child control you need

The app works really well - so much better than my other banking apps - and the Kite settings/ controls are everything I could need. (not connected to Kite but I love the fact that Starling works with Garmin pay.) Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

It’s free!

It’s free! I can move money and oversee my kids accounts as they’re apart of my bank account under “space” section. It gives them the independence of managing their own money using a card and app but with mum or dad’s close eye. Fantastic. Also let’s not forget the link, I can send a link to family and friends for simple bank transfers, perfect for birthdays and Christmas. Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

Great service,quick card replacement easy to set uk...

Great service,quick card replacement easy to set uk kite space for child Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

From transferring from my previous bank.

From transferring from my previous bank. The change was seamless. Great app that lets you know exactly what and when you are spending on Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

Brilliant customer service and great to letmy daugh...

Brilliant customer service and great to let my daughter have independence whilst still being able to keep my eye on her finances.. absolutely brilliant Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

Really great for teaching financial responsibility

Really great for teaching kids about budgeting and financial literacy. Love the fact you have twin apps to help them manage their accounts. Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

I have found Starling easy to use, simple, excellent...

I have found Starling easy to use, simple, excellent customer service and fair; just exactly what i need from a bank. Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

Best bank I've had brilliant service

Such a great bank easy to use excellent app and very good service Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

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