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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)

great app for parent visibility

4
the spaces feature is great. you can easily manage funds in and out of a childs account and there is instant visibility and notification of spend against the childs account. would be good if third parties could make payments/transfers directly into the childs account Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

My kids love it

5
Very happy with kite cards kids love having there own accounts. Very easy to add funds. And I personally like that I can have control and see where they spend there money great peice of mind Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Ideal for your fledglings

5
Our 15-year-old fledgling has found the card very useful. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Cheap, perfect for teens

5
Easy transfers, can keep an eye on their spending and gives them independence Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Fantastic

5
Teaches my daughter about spending, and I have full control of how or where she spends her money Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

simple to setup and operate

5
the kite account was easy to setup and i find it easy to manage. my daughter enjoys using her card to pay for things and checking her account on the app - reminds me of having a physical bank book when i was younger. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Teaches Children How to Manage Money

4
I can preload money onto my children's debit cards. They can see how much they have got on their own mobile phones. Interest rates not very competetive, though. Very good and prompt notifications, for all transactions. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Great Card

5
The children love it.. Give some responsibility on how to spend. Also fantastic and easy to control spending from the App Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Great for kids

5
excellent account, kids with their own smartphones can have the app so keep control of their own money as well as the parents, easy to use and set up and the app is fantastic too, really cannot fault KITE Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Access

5
Easy access and controls over childs spending / saving Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

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