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Starling

Free UK bank with virtual cards

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6.7/10★★★☆☆Visit official site →

Quick Summary

Key Features

  • Free virtual cards
  • Euro account
  • Business accounts free

Main Advantages

  • Free virtual card issuance

Notable Limitations

  • Availability limited to a small number of regions
  • Terms change often — the provider's live numbers are final

The cards

Every format Starling issues — pick the one that fits how you spend.

Starling Virtual

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Starling Virtual card
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Starling
MASTERCARD
Issuance$0
Monthly$0
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1Can I get this card?

Supported Countries Map — powered by our availability data.

Starling: Reported in 1 country across 1 region (United Kingdom).

Coverage reported by the provider — the exact applicant list is confirmed in-app.

2What does it cost?

Every fee we could verify for the Starling card.

Fees verified October 13, 2026 from public web sources. Fees change often — always confirm the app's live numbers before signing up. This page is for information only, not financial advice.

FeeStarling
Issuance fee$0
Monthly fee$0
FX feeVaries by region — confirm in-app

3What do I get?

Perks, rewards and capabilities that come with the card.

CategoryBenefit
Card optionsFree virtual cards
PerksEuro account
PerksBusiness accounts free

4What do they need from me?

What you will have to provide or meet to get and use the card.

RequirementWhat it means
Identity checkID verification required — verify your identity in the app before ordering
FundingYou will need a way to load the card: bank transfer, Apple Pay, Google Pay
AgeYou must be 18 or older to apply

Card specs

FeatureStarling
Virtual card issuance$0
Monthly / annual fee$0
Card networkMastercard
Card typeVirtual
KYCID verification required
Top-up methodsbank transfer, Apple Pay, Google Pay
Supported assets—
RegionsUnited Kingdom

Rating breakdown

Fees & pricing
7.1
Availability
6.9
Features
6.7
Trust & maturity
6.3

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Free virtual cards
  • Euro account
  • Business accounts free

Cons

  • Availability varies by region — confirm in-app
  • Fees may change — check live numbers

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Starling virtual card cost?

The virtual card issuance fee is listed as $0. No issuance fee reported. Fees change often — confirm in the app.

Which countries support Starling?

Starling is available in: United Kingdom. UK only

Does Starling require KYC?

ID verification is required for this platform based on our research. Requirements can vary by region — check the app for your country.

What can I top up the Starling card with?

Supported top-up methods: bank transfer, Apple Pay, Google Pay.

Our verdict

Starling scores 6.7/10 in our rating system. Free UK bank with virtual cards

★★★☆☆
6.7 / 10

Get the Starling card

Apply directly with the provider — check current fees and availability for your country in their app.

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Fees verified October 13, 2026. Always confirm live numbers in-app.

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