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Starling Bank: Kite Childrens Account reviews

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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
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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 (3121)

Esma kizim

5
Canim benim esma papeva aysheva Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Excellent

5
Excellent bank great for kids learning how to manage money from a young age Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Fantastic account for kids

5
I opened my Kite account for my daughter so that she could access her pocket money while I kept track of her spending. It’s been absolutely brilliant. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Great functionality and customer service

5
Customer service is UK based and answers queries trying to help when they can. App ready to use and organise family finances especially the kite accounts Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Best card ever

5
I'm able to give him his card and watch where he spends it what he spends it on and what's even better is they can't use the card in shops or on items thats for 18 yrs plus so I know he's safe at all times and where he is xxxx Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Highly Recommend

5
Easy to use. Great customer services. Very happy Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Great easy service

5
Kite is an easy service to use and to help track my daughters spending Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Easy and straightforward

4
Easy to set up and use, a great introduction to banking for a child Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Great

5
Easy to check ..easy to use. Great Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Amazing

5
No faults at all with kite for my children, I have 4 account on mine and all of them work perfectly! Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

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