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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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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)

Teenager loves having her own card

5
Easy to set up. Easy to add money when needed. Teenager loves having her own card but still let’s me keep a quiet eye. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Great Simple Banking

5
Easy to manage! Straight forward and not complicated! Love it! Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Easy and clear

5
Super easy to set up. Absolutely love the notifications of my sons spending , and the ability to change the restrictions easily. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Awesome and simple to use

5
The kite app is so easy to set up and use. You have full access to the app and the child’s card you can set restrictions and set up easy payments as well as make payments as and when you want to. Works brilliantly for us. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Perfect for a busy parent

5
Freedom and independence for youngsters paired with a high level of security and flexibility Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

So simple, perfect for children

5
I was looking for a debit card for my daughter and found out about Kite. She feels so grown up and has happily been using her card for over two years now. Each time a purchase is made I get a notification on my phone so can be sure that she’s not wasting her money on sweets! Since we first opened the account the Kite card now has an app for the child so that they can check their balance and view their transactions. A recent addition is a link to allow family members to pay directly in to her account. I haven’t used it myself yet but given how simple everything else is then I’m sure this will be too. The account has a charge/service fee of £2 per month, which I am happy to pay. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Excellent

5
Great app for kids. My son was so happy to have his own bank card and it’s so easy to load money onto and he has an app to see how much money he has and family can send money as gifts straight to his account with the link. 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Just brilliant

5
Love Starling bank, helps my son learn about money and helps me keep track of his spending! Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Kids money independence

5
Great for kids travelling to and from school, can also see where they shop and limit amounts Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Best kids card

5
Such a great way to teach children about money - love Starling! Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

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