Bills Manager Bookkeeping Bulk Payments Card Controls Cheque deposits Connected cards Contactless payments Fixed Saver Instant notifications Integrations Invoicing KiteLink Manage VAT Nearby Payments Post Office Round Ups Spaces Settle Up Spending Insights Split the Bill Split payment Statements Tax Estimation Tool Virtual cards Set your own contactless payment limit in-app with our flexible slider. Capped at £100 across the UK, Starling customers can lower the amount for each card, or turn contactless off.
For any payments over £100, you’ll be asked to enter your PIN. No brainer. But keep an eye on your small payments as you go – the total contactless spend is £300. After that, you’ll need to enter your PIN.
Your chosen contactless limit will also apply overseas, in line with the exchange rate. If you haven’t reduced your limit down from £100, the country’s own limit will apply. It’s different for each country, so it’s worth checking that out before you zip off.
Nothing will change to payments made through mobile wallets such as Apple Pay or Google Pay, which use Face ID, fingerprint ID or a passcode. Business as usual there.
Head to your app and tap ‘Card’, then ‘Card and Payment Limits’, followed by ‘Maximum Contactless Payment Limit’.
To adjust the contactless payment limit for a Kite card for kids or Connected card, go to the ‘Spaces’ section of the app, tap the Space connected to your Kite Card or Connected Card and click ‘Manage Space’, followed by ‘Contactless Limit’.
You can then play with your slider, moving up and down until you’ve found the amount that feels right.
