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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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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.

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Starling Bank Kite Childrens Account reviews (3123)

Easy to keep tabs!

5
Brilliant service. Easy to keep tabs on spending and to transfer money in and out. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Brilliant kid's account

5
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

Best bank ever

5
Wonderful customer service and will never change banks Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Excellent banking for kids.

5
Starling have been faultless in providing banking for my 13 year old. Excellent app and helpful staff for when she loses her card (twice up to now). Can’t recommend them enough. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Super easy for mum and child !

5
Love how easy it is to track and top up. Even better now family can deposit direct to child’s account too. Customer service best I’ve ever had in banking Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

My Little Girl Loves It!

5
Great way to pay pocket money has her own app and card. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Childrens account

5
Great for the children so they can save and spend there own money Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Simple and reassuring

5
Nice and easy to use, and knowing vendors are limited gives us the confidence that money won't get wasted Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Super starling

5
Excellent all round banking service user friendly great app very satisfied with all round experience. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

So easy to use

5
Fantastic system easy for parents to control and see the activity also using the link is easy for family/friends to pay direct like birthday's etc Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

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