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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)

Easy to use great for tracking child spending

Get apps helps the kids to learn and to budget as they can see what they are spend Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

A Good Deal

A great way to get the kids to do their chores and start saving money. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Great

Convenient, secure, reliable, great for Financial independence Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Great bank and amazing app

I have always found starling quick and easy to use. Very pleased that I moved to them Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Easy to add a Kite and good value

It is great. Simple to add it. App for kid is simple, appropriately basic but great info for kids. Would be great to add a Kite against a joint account. Crazy not to offer that. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Ace of use and perfect control

the Staling Kite Children's account gives us full control and visibility of our children's financial activity whilst giving them a level of Independence. it's a win win Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Excellent and Easy

My Starling Kite experience x 2 has been fantastic, I can see the children's spending and they love the App. I love the spaces and the ease of moving money Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Excellent service

Really easy to use, great linked children’s card Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Really great way for children to start managing their money and seeing their savings grow.

Really great way for children to start saving and see their money grow. They can view their balance on the phone app but parents have to approve any spending. Excellent and safe way for young people to manage money. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Easy and accessible

Starling kite is easy to use, it makes a child's spending visible to parents and is value for money compared to other banks. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

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