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Starling Bank: Kite Childrens Account reviews

Name: Kite Childrens Account
Rating: 4.94 (3120 reviews)

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4.94

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

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 (3120)

Fantastic service

Kite is a really excellent way of introducing finance knowledge and understanding. Reviewed on: 17th March 2023

Easy, quick and safe!

A very easy, simple and safe experience. My son has his own card and we can access it and set limits for safety! Reviewed on: 17th March 2023

A great start for kids

The bank account is as intuitive to use as the main app. Regular top-ups mean weekly pocket money is taken care of, and my son can see his savings grow until he's ready to make a purchase. Great controls and notifications too! Excellent Reviewed on: 17th March 2023

Brilliant for kids

I love how I can keep an eye on my child’s spending as well as they have their freedom to buy what they want. Reviewed on: 17th March 2023

Good value

Idea account for my kids, cheap account and easy for kids to use and me to keep eye on accounts Reviewed on: 17th March 2023

Outstanding for incentivising

Bar far the best app for incentivising your children to do chores and get paid for it! Reviewed on: 17th March 2023

Awesome for Parents and Kids

This is a great way for kids to learn how to manage their money. its also very easy for parents to track what your children are spending. Reviewed on: 17th March 2023

Great for kids

I love that my kids have their own card and can manage their own money, but I can check their spending and add things like birthday money really easily! Highly recommended. Reviewed on: 17th March 2023

Very good no problems at all

My son used his to go to paris with school and no problems and was easier than having cash on him Reviewed on: 17th March 2023

Clear and easy to use banking

The app is very easy to use, it is clear where money is being spent and my daughter loves having her independence with her own money. Reviewed on: 17th March 2023

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