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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)

Ideal for your fledglings

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

Cheap, perfect for teens

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

Fantastic

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

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

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

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

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

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

Best kids account

My daughter has been using this account for some time now, after moving from another children's account due to their high fees. We love this, the joint real-time alerts, the app is so easy to use and kid friendly. She enjoys being able to use her card both online and in-store. It's great that as a parent I can set spending limits and we can change these as we go, it is so flexible and user friendly. Hands down the best children's bank account available and I will most definitely be signing up my son when he reaches the age for it. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Kite card

Fantastic app. Kids learn about money and adults can watch over them for safety. Easy to use and friends and family can now pay in also. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

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