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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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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:

Great that they get their own space, with a debit ca...

Great that they get their own space, with a debit card for withdrawing cash and making payments online, but all visible by me, and with good controls. They get their own app, so they can check the balance at any time. The only real drawback is the lack of functionally like direct debits, for example for paying a mobile phone bill. Also I have to manually pro-rate interest payments. Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

Great service

A first banking experience for my son which was great Reviewed on: 11th July 2023

Brilliant banking for kids

We have two kite cards on our joint account for our daughters, which means both my husband and I can manage the 'spaces'. We have set up a pocket money standing order, but when the kids need to repay me for something it's easy to transfer back. They get a contactless payment card but can only spend what they have, and you can set either daily limits or maximum transaction amounts, although we haven't done this. They can have an app on their phone to check their balance (although for some reason this doesn't work on one of my daughter's phones). I love that I get a notification every time they spend money with the store name and amount, so I know exactly what they're up to. It works really well for us, can't fault it at all. One of my daughters went on a school trip to Spain and she could even use her card there, at the standard exchange rate. It's just a small monthly cost, no rip off hidden fees, feels like good value. Reviewed on: 31st May 2023

Kid LOVES it

I love that I maintain total control and can it all from my PHONE!!! Reviewed on: 11th April 2023

Great for kids to learn about money

My son has had a kite card for the last year and he loves it. It gives him the responsibility to safely manage his money, allowing him to purchase items on his own. In a more digital world where cash is used less, kite card is a great tool to learn money management skills at a young age. Reviewed on: 8th April 2023

Simple, clear and fairly priced.

The account is simple to use and clearly shows activity. It's also priced fairly. Reviewed on: 5th April 2023

My children love it

I was hesitant at first to apply but it’s been brilliant Reviewed on: 4th April 2023

Excellent kids banking

Easy to use, control and teach importance of money Reviewed on: 1st April 2023

Great App

Helps me manage my children's funds perfectly! Reviewed on: 1st April 2023

Great online banking app

This is the best app I have had myself and my son loves his Kite app. Being able to see howuch money he has in his bank account and I can also see what he is spending and what on. Reviewed on: 30th March 2023

Helping Kids learn about money

Starling Bank's Kite card helps my two kids learn about money and manager their money. They felt very grown up when they got their Kite cards. I love that I can monitor their spending too! Reviewed on: 30th March 2023

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