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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

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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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About this product

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.

Starling Bank Kite Childrens Account reviews (3121)

Review of the Starling Bank, Kite Childrens Account:

Just a superb bank compared to the competition

I love the fact that one debit card serves two purposes as a Euro card and as a sterling card. Not only that, but the card knows which currency is which, unlike, say, Google pay. Reviewed on: 10th February 2022

Easy and clear

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

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

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

So simple, perfect for children

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

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

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

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

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

Best Kids Bank Account ever!!!

Our son's Kite bank account with Starling has been perfect and does everything we need it to. Being able to add spending limits, limit where the card can be used, as well as getting live updates is super helpful. It so easy to use and our son loves the freedom of having his own card. It's got even better now that family can pay his birthday and Christmas money directly into his account :) Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Great for kids

Easy to set up, use and keep an account of where it is being used and how much os being spent. Great to be able to control how much is on the card. Fabulous way of teaching children about finance. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

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