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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.

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Starling Bank Kite Childrens Account reviews (3121)

Great easy to use app

5
Great app that sends notifications when money spent from account, allows child learning with protected benefit of control over spending limits, easy to use, minimal monthly fees Reviewed on: 19th March 2023

Kids account

5
So easy to use, app is brilliant. And fabulous customer service Reviewed on: 19th March 2023

V user friendly

5
It is very useful way for kids to understand money and use it appropriately. Reviewed on: 19th March 2023

Kite is brilliant

5
Brooke was really pleased to have her own bank card Reviewed on: 18th March 2023

Super Starling

5
Easy to use Simple in design Meets all requirements Reviewed on: 18th March 2023

Perfect

5
My daughter loves her Kite account. It teaches her the value of money - so much so she’s not spending it on (plastic) rubbish - in fact she’s not spending it at all, she likes watching it grow. Reviewed on: 18th March 2023

Excellent online bank, very user friendly

5
I use Starling to manage my day-to-day spending, and for my daughter to manage her pocket money. I love the saving spaces on the adult account, they help keep me on track. The kite account is excellent, my daughter’s pocket money is paid in automatically, once a month, and then she can choose to spend or save. I get notified each time she spends money, and either of us can see what she has left and what has gone in and out of the account. She loves having a grown up bank card, and it’s so much easier than finding cash to give her. It’s also reassuring that I can block it remotely, or send extra money if needed. I’ve recommended Starling to everyone. Fab current account for me, and excellent child card too. Love it. Reviewed on: 18th March 2023

Banking on a human level

5
This bank has brought my trust back to banking as I am in control, and the app has changed my life Reviewed on: 18th March 2023

Can't fault the bank on anything

5
Spot on the bank is great on all fronts from paying in to spending and setting limits. Great account for children. Reviewed on: 18th March 2023

Brilliant

5
Brilliant experience and excellent service to use for kids Reviewed on: 18th March 2023

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