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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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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 (3123)

Good starter account

5
This account is helping to teach my teen daughter the value of money. Was easy to setup and the card came super fast. Reviewed on: 17th March 2023

Great Kids Banking App

5
Works really well, highly recommend, not as expensive as other options and really user friendly. Reviewed on: 17th March 2023

Easy

4
It is helpful to teach my son how to manage his own money. The only downside is monthly fee a bit expensive. Reviewed on: 17th March 2023

Excellent service

5
No problem to deal with safe and secure Reviewed on: 17th March 2023

Brilliant Bank

5
So simple to use with the ability to set limits and see what your child is spending and where. My daughter loves the independence and the grown up feeling she has when using her card. Reviewed on: 17th March 2023

Total Control with Independence

5
A superb facility, economical & simple to administer. A fantastic method of teaching children the VALUE of money! Reviewed on: 17th March 2023

Great app, great parental control

5
Easy to use app for both kids and parents, love the saving spaces. Reviewed on: 17th March 2023

Simple, powerful and reliable

5
A great first bank account for kids - accessible by you and them, and easy to control. An added bonus are the finance tutorials for them. Reviewed on: 17th March 2023

Fly with kite

5
This is such a great app. So easy to use for parent and child and great to keep tabs on what money is being spent on. Reviewed on: 17th March 2023

Perfect for my son!

5
Easy & safe banking for my 12 year old who wants to be more independent. He feels grown up with his own card & ability to view his balance on his app...highly recommend! Reviewed on: 17th March 2023

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