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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)

Amazing

I like it so much that it is a good idea. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Kite for kids is great!

The Starling children’s accounts are really good. Set up in one banking app I can easily see what my children are spending on their cards. I can add money and share their link for family to treat them too. Good control over spending limits, daily spend and what services they can access like cash withdrawals and online spending which aren’t enabled for my kids yet but can be switched on as needed. Low monthly fees compared to other providers too. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

So easy to set up and administer

So easy to set up and administer Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Amazing value and service

Gives me ease of access and the service is amazing Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Easy to use and has everything I need

Excellent product for your kids to start getting experience with money. My daughter was very happy to get her first card she can use to buy something not asking her parents to pay but magically touching the payment machine and seeing that notification on her phone. This experience opened a door to a set of absolutely new questions and areas she never thought about before, so now I have a chance to teach her budgeting and good money habits. Thanks, Starling! Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

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Starling bank have been great and the kite children account is brilliant my daughter can see what she has spent and how much is on her card with out having to ask 10/10 from us Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Great card and easy to manage

Better than expected and easy to track young guys spending. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Easy peasy

This Kite card means I give my 11yr old independent spending which I can monitor when ever. It's handy for pocket money, going with friends or simply making him feel special that he has his own bank card already. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

The BEST children bank account

My son always happy anytime he uses his bank card to buy something and that makes me so happy Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Easy set up and safe

Was undecided on whether to open a full account for my son or try one of the cash card style services offered by multiple places (Go Henry, Starling etc). As I was currently banking with Starling it seemed as though this would work seamlessly and make it easy to check and track spending. The kite card is a mastercard so is accepted everywhere and was super easy to set up using my app and his own downloaded app which only gives him a balance, spend and deposit info but is also secured as a banking app should be. Setting up the card is straight forward and is very thorough on where and how much he can spend. As it's part of my own account transfering funds is a doddle. I can't really think of any negative points and would recommend to others, especially those with pre teen kids who aren't yet fully knowledgeable about finances and the cost of things. It is a good training tool. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

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