Probate · England & Wales
Starling probate limit (2026)
Last reviewed 18 August 2026
Starling, like its digital peers, sets a modest threshold — worth checking early, as a grant may be needed on quite small balances.
How much Starling releases without probate
Starling is understood to release up to around £10,000 without a grant of probate, subject to its assessment. Above that a grant is generally required.
Notifying Starling
Notify Starling through its online bereavement process; joint accounts pass to the surviving holder.
Questions
Does the threshold apply to the whole estate?+
No — it applies only to the balance held with Starling at the date of death, not to the estate as a whole.
Sources. Starling bereavement information; figure marked published or secondary convention and dated at review. Confirm with the bereavement team before relying on it.