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Starling Bank: Kite Childrens Account reviews

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Based on 3,121 reviews, last reviewed 22nd Jan 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

Kite is very valuable. Other banks charge a monthly fee for similar products but this is not only free to use but is ridiculously easy to use. The app is intuitive, fast and... Read more Reviewed on: 22nd January 2026
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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

Financial literacy starts from an early age, which is why Starling offers its childrens Kite card from the age of 6 to 16. Complete with a Kite debit card, dedicated app, and integration with an adult account, children can get spending savvy while adults set personalised safety controls. If you and your child have a Kite account, share your experiences below and leave a review.

Starling Bank Kite Childrens Account reviews (3121)

Review of the Starling Bank, Kite Childrens Account:

Child friendly and fun

5
My daughter loves this account it has helped her manage her money better Reviewed on: 22nd January 2021

Easy to set up and use and convenient for both mysel...

5
Easy to set up and use and convenient for both myself and son Reviewed on: 13th April 2024

Great bank.

5
Great bank. Great interest earned. Brilliant app Reviewed on: 13th April 2024

Very good bank and am very pleased

5
Very good bank and am very pleased Reviewed on: 13th April 2024

My daughter loves it

5
My daughter loves having her own card and like to buy with tje kite card, really well designed and great that it's free. Reviewed on: 13th April 2024

It’s amazing that it’s free.

5
It’s amazing that it’s free. Easy to apply and account was opened for my three boys under 10 mins. Card received in about three days! Reviewed on: 13th April 2024

No problems really good app, really easy to use and...

5
No problems really good app, really easy to use and my child loves it gives him independence and I can see what he’s doing Reviewed on: 13th April 2024

User friendly

5
Super easy to use and very useful to have an oversight what my children are spending their money on. Reviewed on: 13th April 2024

Love the spaces to separate your money

5
Love the spaces to separate your money Reviewed on: 13th April 2024

New kite acount

5
New to starling kite but have my own account for few yrs excellent interface. Good account services. Kids accounts atarted recently. Good controls offered and no monthly charges Reviewed on: 13th April 2024

A Great Bank!!!

5
Haven't been with Starling that long but so far they have been brilliant. I'll definitely be recommending Starling to my friends and family. Reviewed on: 13th April 2024

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