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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)

Smart app ,smart bank

Excellent banking app Great way to start young children saving and understanding finances Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Exceptionally Easy

Everything about Starling Bank is easy to use. The Kite function and Child friendly app are really easy to use for both adults and children and it has really helped my 8 & 12 year old sons understand more about spending and saving Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Convenient and friendly

Simple to use. All transactions are happening instantaneously without any delays. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Just what my kids need

Great service from Starling and the kite accounts I have for my children. Easily check their accounts, check their spending and teach them about money and its importance. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Best kids bank card

Easy to top up, remove funds ⭐️ Easy to monitor spends ⭐️ Easy to block card when misplaced ⭐️ Great teaching aid ⭐️ Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Easy peasy so easy my granddaughter can use this account

Great app. Set it up for my granddaughter so I could send her money. She is 13 and loves seeing how much she has in her account. How much she has spent. She loves the notifications too! She is in control of her card and app and I get to keep an eye on her spending too. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Amazing

Brilliant bank app for kids!! And parents can monitor easily.. and less than half the price of similar products! Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Super easy,.to control spending

Easy to useful to access always at hand Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

A great start to banking for kids

Very flexible app so you can set your children's limits to suit your requirements. Kids can keep on top of spending and parents are fully aware of all transactions. A great product! Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Easy to use

My son loves his own bank card and pay for all of his online games on Steam via his card Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

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