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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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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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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)

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

What!!? I spent how much on sweets at the garage!?

Easy to set up online, easy to manage, having a space attached to parents account is perfect. He soon realised how much money he was wasting on sweets at the garage - money takes on a whole new meaning when you're spending your own! Reviewed on: 17th March 2023

Amazing Bank, makes life easy and gets better and better

Innovative, Customer focused, easy to use. Ideal to bring kids into the world of banking. Reviewed on: 17th March 2023

great for kids

great to money education, great for parents Reviewed on: 17th March 2023

Simple but great

This is an amazing account for my teenage daughter and being able to see exactly how she spends her money, knowing its safe Reviewed on: 17th March 2023

Fantastic

I never had any problem with this service, very easy to work and I can see everything my son spends..wish I’d known about this service before for my other kids .. Reviewed on: 17th March 2023

Superb Bank

Absolutley superb. Easy to use app and even easier to transfer money to my daughter Reviewed on: 17th March 2023

Easy and safe

I can check every moment my son's kite card and see what he uses it for. Reviewed on: 17th March 2023

Perfect

Fantastic way for children to learn about personal finance! Reviewed on: 17th March 2023

Get blown away with Kite!

Starling is an amazing bank! Helpful on point operatives make Srarlings app even more brilliant and easy to use. Their Kite Space idea is smart and perfect for children to learn how to be responsible about spending and money….. Get blown away with Kite! Reviewed on: 17th March 2023

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