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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

in the past 90 days

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in the past 90 days

96%

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:

Just a superb bank compared to the competition

I love the fact that one debit card serves two purposes as a Euro card and as a sterling card. Not only that, but the card knows which currency is which, unlike, say, Google pay. Reviewed on: 10th February 2022

A fantastic introduction to banking

This has been a really useful tool to help my 12 year old son's independence & learning to manage his own finances. It's easy for me to monitor his spending too, so I get peace of mind. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Great kids Bank

Quick and easy set up and super easy to use Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Awesome product

Kite has been a game changer for my son. Giving him freedom whilst as parents we can retain oversight Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

best Childern's card about

it lets me know when its in use it's easy to use.its easy to put money in and take it out. it notifieds me what he's buying.& were he buying it. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Easy child banking

So easy to use, would recommend Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Kite Account

Brilliant gives my child a sense of freedom whilst at the same time I can keep an eye on her spending. Means I can put money on my child's card as and when she needs it. She can review it on her own Starling app too. It has been a gr8. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Great start-up bank for kids

I can transfer money easily to my children account and keep an eye on their spending including subscriptions online Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Simple For Adults & Kids

Great app allowing me as a parent to have control, but allowing my daughter to also have some control. A great confidence maker. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

So easy!

Easy to use, simple, and child friendly. Perfect for keeping a close eye on how my child spends money Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

great bank

In any case this the by far the easiest bank to do all banking with an even easier App for children to have access and view their own account Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

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