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Starling Bank: Kite Childrens Account reviews

Name: Kite Childrens Account
Rating: 4.93 (3121 reviews)

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4.93

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

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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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.

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Starling Bank Kite Childrens Account reviews (3121)

Simple and free

Easy to set up and use and monitor my special needs son's spending. Not having to pay monthly fee means it is better than GoHenry he used to have. Instant notifications of expenditure is really helpful. Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

customer friendly app

The app is customer friendly and it’s very easy to use Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

All great and helpful and thanks

All great and helpful and thanks Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

excellent first step.

Having the kite account has given my son his first step of a bank account and learning how to manage money. Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

Best banking for your kids

Easy to use and everyone else charges where starling doesn't. Easy to put money in and app available for your child to take responsibility and know how much they have and what money they have. . Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

Brilliant for kids very easy to use and simple no hi...

Brilliant for kids very easy to use and simple no hidden fees Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

It’s been a really good way for my children to have...

It’s been a really good way for my children to have their own accounts and start to learn about money Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

Kite Account

Great account for kids and parents to manage Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

It is good to able to see when there are using there...

It is good to able to see when there are using there account but would like it to be able for the kite account be able to put cash in at post office into the account and don't know if it is taken out of the £1000 a year then interest added charge when over it to my cash in account. Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

Brilliant service, value and App

Brilliant service, value and App Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

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