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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

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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)

Really good

The app, space and card have been great for introducing my child to managing money. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Awesome service

Easy to top up my card, transfer to my children's cards, alerts when they spend plus location... what's not to like. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Brilliant card

Love how easy it it, love the children get an app too and love that it’s free to top up and withdraw unlimited Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Great account for teens

My son has had his account now for over a year and it has given us more than we ever hoped for. As a teen he is over the moon that he can use contactless at the shops, giving him the freedom to manage his money his way. Conversely, the ability to manage his limits and quickly send that emergency bus money when it's suddenly started to rain gives me peace of mind. In addition, even though it's attached to my account he has his own app so he can keep track of his expenses. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Great card, app needs work.

The card is good and the, new ability for family to top up directly is great. The child’s app could be better, more powerful features for older children would help, show PIN. Move money to different spaces, etc Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

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Great experience - very simple to set up and administer Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Just Fabulous

Kite gives me control and makes banking fun for the kids! Just love it!! Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Great in every aspect

By far the best bank account I have ever had also the Kite card for my daughter is a great way to teach her the value of saving. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Excellent control, regular saving, full visibility

Its brilliant, My son can use his card to spend. His pocket money transfers weekly and if he spends anything the notification comes to my phone immediately. He has so much confidence using his card in the shop and it helps him understand the value of things Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Great bank for kids

We did this for our grandson with money we gift to him. Simple, easy and he feels grown up having his own card. All managed by the app. Fantastic. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

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