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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)

kids manage their own money

kids can see their money in their app, parents can manage and control from their app. physical card and digital payments. builds real experience and knowledge of how far miney goes Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Fantastic

Its easy to use and customer is no 1, the best of the best Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Quality

Very user-friendly app . Never had an issue. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

It just works

The app works seamlessly and makes it easy to introduce children to managing money via a clear and safe app. A great product. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Great Banking Facility

Great banking facility for the kids, i can add money to their cards and see what they are spending money on. Kite Link also allows friends and family to add to their accounts. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Great to give child independence

Starling Kite works perfectly for our Autistic daughter so that she can pay on her debit card independently, whilst we can control the top-ups Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Worth banking on

Kite accounts for both have my boys have been easy to set up and manage. They enjoy using the app and their cards and I find the accounts easy to manage and control their spending when needed. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

All stars for Starling

User friendly app that makes managing money for me and my kids really easy. The Kite Spaces allows me to add money to my childrens' spaces so they can spend on their linked cards. Simple to set up, manage and use. Recommended. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Simple and effective

Easy to manage and use on parents side and the child’s side! Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Good

Good service of your bank plz make a card looking good for us but all are good we r very happy Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

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