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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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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)

Starling Rocks!!!

Love starling! Love the service, love the product! Love everything!! Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Super quick to set up and manage

Was very quick and straightforward to set up the Kite account. Once set up it’s really easy to add money to the child’s account and have full visibility of spend. Even getting alerts for each transaction. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Simple, safe and convenient

My kids love having kite cards and having it as a separate space within my account is really convenient. It’s super quick and easy to set up and like the rest of Starling, it just works very well. I really appreciate all the safe guards Starling have put in place too Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Excellent reliable service

Been with Starling for 2 years and find all the services on the app very easy to use. Also kids account Kite very controllable with regards seeing kids spending and controlling their card use. Highly recommend Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Very good

Very good for kids and i can keep a good control on wot they spend Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

My Daughter Wouldn't be without it

Kite has helped me move my daughter towards independence safey. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

A great child bank

My 10 year old loves the independence of having his own bank card. Topping up the account couldn't be easier and notifications work well so I always know where he's spending his money Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Supervised financial 'independence' for my 15 year old

It's been so wonderful to be able to give my 15 year old some financial independence whilst holding onto control of his money while he learns and practises responsibility. We can negotiate and adjust settings on his card depending on each purchase, which is great for our communication and his negotiating skills! Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Easy to keep tabs!

Brilliant service. Easy to keep tabs on spending and to transfer money in and out. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Brilliant kid's account

Starling kite account is really easy to use and teaches children how to use an account and the bank card. I really like the ability to set up recurring payments to kite from the main account and the fact I can keep an eye on what my child is doing with his money. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

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