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Starling Bank: Kite Childrens Account reviews

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

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4.93

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)

Encouraging independence

I am a firm believer in encouraging independence where possible. My daughter age 10 has her own front door key, her own phone (with family and her school friends only on it), and now a Kite card. It gives her responsibility for her own money, and she knows she has to budget if she wants to buy a few things, for example at Christmas, and it has vastly brought her up to speed with mental arithmetic! These are critical life skills that shouldn't be underestimated. She is proud to have her own bank card, and traders are amazed at her maturity. She is the first of her peer group to have access to her own money, and I am delighted that Kite exists! Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Fantastic product

Easy to access, quick, uncomplicated and user friendly. Would recommend! Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Easy to use with friendly APP

I use Starling bank mainly because I like the Kite function. It has the lowest management fee without too many restrictions when I use it. My kids like it as having their own bank card making them feel like grown ups. I like it as I can see every transaction that my kids made and locked the card, set the limit as I like to. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Simple banking for kids

Since get card for my daughter it has taught her how money works like spending g what you don't have etc Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Already recommended several times over

Great mix of freedom for kids coupled with control from parents. Helps child learn about handling their money in a safe environment Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Best card for kids

My 7 and 10 year old both have kite cards, they work for everything a child could need it for, online gaming, buying from shops, subscriptions and its affordable for parents. Transfering money in and out of the account is easy, can't recommend this card highly enough Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Simple, effective and receptive!

As a Starling customer I was very pleased when they introduced Kite. It’s simple to use, allows my son freedom but always with me in control. Starling are receptive to suggestions for improvements. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Best Bank By Miles

What's not too like?!!! Great in every way. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Absolutely Awesome

The best banking kids space ever Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Easy to use

Easy to use and transfer money to and from my child's account. Like receiving notification of when he uses it too Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

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