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Starling Bank: Kite Childrens Account reviews

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Based on 3,123 reviews, last reviewed 16th Apr 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

Straightforward and effective way to manage money fo... Straightforward and effective way to manage money for the kids Reviewed on: 16th April 2026
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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 (3123)

Safety and control

5
Starling kite spaces provides comfort for parents knowing their children are safe Reviewed on: 17th March 2023

Safe and easy

5
Starling Kite is safe and easy to use. Got account set up for my granddaughter. She has access to money everywhere, anytime but only in places I have agreed to. Great wee app. Reviewed on: 17th March 2023

Excellent

5
Overall extremely happy with the service provided and the app is easy to navigate. Reviewed on: 17th March 2023

Great experience

5
Instant alerts, advance warning on scheduled payments, and easy to use app. Reviewed on: 17th March 2023

EDUCATIONAL & FUN

5
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

5
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!

5
Easy to use, manage and support your child as they understand managing finances. Reviewed on: 17th March 2023

Great, & secure.

5
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

5
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

5
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

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