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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

100% increase in 5 star reviews

in the past 90 days

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in the past 90 days

96%

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

User friendly

Setting up and using Kite is so easy and my daughter loves it Reviewed on: 17th March 2023

Fantastic and Easy Child Account

Starlings Kite account is fantastic and sooo easy to manage and use! Reviewed on: 17th March 2023

Great for our little spender

Love the options that Kite gives our little one. Really clear and easy to use. Great first experience of banking Reviewed on: 17th March 2023

So easy and great support

I have been using Starling and persuaded friends to join. It is wonderful for me to be able to help my grandchildren with a Kite account. It is so easy and I am able to see what is going on in the account and the Kite link makes it easy to pass on the details. It is very good value at £2 a month compared to our previous 'Kids' Card' Reviewed on: 17th March 2023

Starling Recommendation

Excellent real time tracking of all banking transactions. Also very useful when travelling abroad. Reviewed on: 17th March 2023

Awesome

Moving to Starling Bank is one of my better decisions. The kite card for kids is fab and costs way less than other banks, with the added bonus of friends and family able to pay straight into the kite account, which is Ideal for Birthdays, Christmas, and even treats for the younger members to be able to learn how to manage their finances. Well done Starling ! Reviewed on: 17th March 2023

Amazing friendly service

For a small £2 a month I have been able to teach my daughter about saving and budgeting. Plus help is amazing if you needed it Reviewed on: 17th March 2023

Simple hassle free banking

Makes what used to be a chore simple. Mainly because the app is user-friendly so I can do everything I need without the faff. Reviewed on: 17th March 2023

We love Starling for our Kids!

Brilliant in everyway. We can monitor spend, create saving spaces and help them understand money... Reviewed on: 17th March 2023

Perfect banking experience

No complications. Simple and easy to use. Helpful customer service advisors. My son loves having his own card. Has given him more money confidence! :) Reviewed on: 17th March 2023

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