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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)

banking how it should be

Child friendly banking . gives the daughter the confidence to interact with staff at the checkout, and allows the adult to keep track of spending habits and safeguard the card instantly should it get lost Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Happy granddaughter

Seeing my granddaughters smile when she uses her card to treat me to a coffee and feels like an adult. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Excellent service

So easy to use the kids love it Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Kids account

So good! Easy to use and my son loves checking his balance. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

informative and educational

helped my daughter learn the value of spending and saving money. easy to manage and help my daughter with her activities in spending Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Accessible and easy to use account for young kids

Easy to use app, allowing kids to see what money they have and make purchases. Excellent live help chat if card is lost or stolen - fast response. Easy to transfer money and receive gifts. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Great Banking Experience.

Modern easy to use bank, my grandchildren love having there own bank account, a really good way of learning the value of money. Easy to organise my own finances. Almost perfect……. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Grandchildren

I have 2 kite accounts for my 2 grandchildren and they love them They can budget with the money they have Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Brillant Idea

Being one of the only banks to offer this type of card when we first looked, it was a fantastic idea and still is. It goes everywhere with our son, allowing him to learn the value of money when he needs it the most Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Easy for me easy for my children

An excellent banking app experience that makes banking easy for me and allows me to introduce my daughter to managing her own money. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

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