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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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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)

Excellent

Overall extremely happy with the service provided and the app is easy to navigate. Reviewed on: 17th March 2023

Great experience

Instant alerts, advance warning on scheduled payments, and easy to use app. Reviewed on: 17th March 2023

EDUCATIONAL & FUN

My grandchildren have loved having their own accounts and learning all about money & how is works, they have grown with their accounts and now earn money and LOVE buying online themselves and learning how money can disappear quickly! Best thing I ever did was open them accounts with Starling as they make it very child friendly. Reviewed on: 17th March 2023

Great bank

Fantastic app very user-friendly. Kite accounts for the kids, love the spaces, bills and round ups features. Reviewed on: 17th March 2023

Great kids bank!

Easy to use, manage and support your child as they understand managing finances. Reviewed on: 17th March 2023

Great, & secure.

They keep 'tabs' on what your child spends, you get an alert for each transaction, helping you to keep 'tabs' on spending. Safe, easy to use & totally secure. Reviewed on: 17th March 2023

How banking should be

I recently switched my Grandson to Starling Kite following months of frustration with another bank. As with all things Starling it was so easy and glitch free. Reviewed on: 17th March 2023

Safe and easy to manage online

Been using Starling for nearly 5 years now and I didn't hesitate to use it for my son. Until now we're still banking with them since it's easy to manage online, to start feels safe. Reviewed on: 17th March 2023

Amazing service

This bank has changed my life. The children’s account is amazing and I can support my daughter in creating sound financial habits. Reviewed on: 17th March 2023

Great app and customer service

The kite app is very user friendly and beenna great way to introduce my child to money management and give more independence. Reviewed on: 17th March 2023

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