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Starling Bank: Kite Childrens Account reviews

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Based on 3,123 reviews, last reviewed 16th Apr 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

Straightforward and effective way to manage money fo... Straightforward and effective way to manage money for the kids Reviewed on: 16th April 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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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 (3123)

Perfect for teaching little ones

5
Perfect for allowing my child experience of how to deal with money whilst at the same time being able to constantly and instantly monitor what he is spending and where from my own account\app. Brilliant and better than the competition in the way it ties into an app I already use to manage my own money. Reviewed on: 21st March 2023

Amazing Consumer support

5
Its a very convenient way for my granddaughter to have access to money where ever she is and may need it urgently.. the customer support is next to none Reviewed on: 21st March 2023

Brilliant

5
The Starling Kite account is brilliant. So easy for me and my kids to use and navigate online. Starling are second to None Reviewed on: 21st March 2023

Cheaper and easier than others

5
Ive used Go Henry before and it cost a lot more and kept topping up so money was leaving my bank at inconvenient times. With Kite, i just pop money to Alfs account when I need to. Great for when he gets cash at Christmas/Birthdays. Reviewed on: 21st March 2023

great app

5
the Starling app is great for my 15 yr old daughter as she doesnt need to carry cash and i dont need to worry abount having cash to give her, the security options i have a great and i can see where she is spending her money with some great control functions. Reviewed on: 21st March 2023

Easy starter banking

5
Three of my daughter's have Kite cards run through my account so that I can easily add funds instantly if needed and monitor spending. It means the girls are independent and don't need to carry cash even on recent school trips to Italy and Belgium where they could pay with their cards. The app is simple to use. Reviewed on: 21st March 2023

Fantastic card for my kids!

5
I've been using Kite for my children since it was introduced & am delighted. They both get their own debit cards, I can control how & where they spend (with limits) & easily transfer money to them. 100% recommend. Thank you Starling! Reviewed on: 21st March 2023

Superb fir kids

5
So simple and easy to use, my kids love it Reviewed on: 21st March 2023

Easy to manage my daughter's money

5
We're really happy to have chosen the Kite account for our 12 year old. It's just so easy! Recently she was on a school trip, they were allowed to take £5 each. She took cash and her Starling card, just in case... She called me from the theatre foyer... the shop didn't take cash. She asked if I could 'up' her spending limit for 20 minutes, then she took cash from her friends, paid for all their sweets, and I put her limit down again. We set her limit at £5/day, in case there's anything urgent or she misses the school bus and has to pay for a public bus. The peace of mind and flexibility is brilliant! Reviewed on: 21st March 2023

kite childrens account is great

5
my two children love having their financial independence with the kite account. Its gives them an understanding of money management which each child needs. Reviewed on: 21st March 2023

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