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Starling Bank: Kite Childrens Account reviews

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Based on 3,120 reviews, last reviewed 26th Feb 2025
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Latest highest rating:

5

Excellent customer service. Excellent customer service. Excellent protection on childrens accounts, and debit and savings accounts. Reviewed on: 26th February 2025
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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 (3120)

Great bank account for kids

5
Great bank account for kids. Really easy for me to manage as a parent and allows my son to have the freedom of a debit card. Reviewed on: 13th April 2024

This is a really great way to teach my children on h...

5
This is a really great way to teach my children on how to manage there money. Thanks Reviewed on: 13th April 2024

Great kids account

5
Very simple to use. Keep an eye on kids spending. Reviewed on: 13th April 2024

It started by switching my main account to Starling.

5
Switched to Starling for main account. Created 2 x spaces for kids, and once made free, turned them into Kite spaces, with debit cards and separate app so they can track their own money, and spend themselves. They’re way more engaged with their money, and the costs of stuff, as a result. Reviewed on: 13th April 2024

Opening an account was very straightforward.

5
Opening an account was very straightforward. I can easily see what my child has spent and top up her account instantly if she needs more money Reviewed on: 13th April 2024

So easy to use

5
So easy to use and the kids feel independent as they have their own card and App. Reviewed on: 13th April 2024

Straightforward expense card for your child

5
Straightforward expense card for your child Reviewed on: 13th April 2024

Easy to use app and frees

5
Easy to use app and free. Easy to send money and immediate updates Reviewed on: 13th April 2024

The Kite account has been great for my children, it’...

5
The Kite account has been great for my children, it’s easy to add money to their account and the card gives them more responsibility with their money. Reviewed on: 13th April 2024

Starling Kite Account

5
So simple and straight forward, easy to manage, transfer and monitor absolutely fantastic. Reviewed on: 13th April 2024

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