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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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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:

Clear and easy to use.

Clear and easy to use. Pleased with Kite and accessibility Reviewed on: 15th April 2024

Kid Friendly

Easy to manage, customisable features, including setting limits. Full visibility of spending and offers some independence to young adults Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Fantastic

I have a starling account and I was so pleased when they introduced a child account linked to my own account. It is brilliant in that I can see through my app what my daughter is spending, I am notified each time she spends money and irbid so easy to transfer money between our accounts. This is Balt far the best bank for children. I would highly recommend this. I have recommended Starling bank to all friends and family and some of them have joined and highly rate it to. Starling is the best bank to be with. It is also easy and quick to speak to a member of staff on the phone or via the app chat. I also love how easy it is to set up separate saving spaces from you account something other banks lack. I cannot rate this bank highly enough. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

satisfied

satisfied with the service. My kids are happy Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Kids bank

Fantastic easy to use and great for keeping an eye on them with some great features Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

A great tool for financial education

This is a great tool to start financial education for your child. It links easily to your own Starling account and makes it easy to add funds to the Kite Account and to track spending. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Best solution for modern finance for kids

Easy to transfer money in and out, simple kids app, and a real card to make them feel it's equal to Mum and Dads cards. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Pocket money

I’ve set up a regular payment to my granddaughter for her pocket money and it allows me to see how she’s using the account Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Easy, clear and in full control

I don’t need anything else. Best card for kids. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Perfectly balanced

Kite perfectly balances reasonable parental control and the need to give children some financial independence that enables their opportunity to learn about money. Great features, including the child app. Thank you Starling Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Great app feature

It's a great way for me as a parent to keep track of my child's spending, handy that my child can access the app on his phone too Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

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