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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)

Perfect for kids

We tried several other banking apps for kids and Starling by far is the best. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Quick and easy

Cheap, very handy and extremely convenient. I can keep an eye on her spending, top up quick, freeze or restrict her if I need. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Fantastic way to teach money management

Amazing way for us to teach money management and responsibility, we can monitor and restrict spending. Best bank acc for our child Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Great idea

The kids card is great and is fully controllable by the main account holder, my only frustration was getting the app to sync on the child’s phone. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Simple

Easy to use and manage and no hidden fee's what more could you want Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Fantastic for children

I can easily see what my kids are spending, I can add ready pocket money and little amounts for helping out with jobs. So easy for them to use and have an understanding of money Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Kite Kids Account

Not really sure why I’m being charged £2 for my child to have an account which is attached to mine, or for a card which should be free for anyone who has a bank account, however it seems the best option from all banks offering an account to a child. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Superb for kids

Starling kite is amazing, my boys 16 and 9 both love it and for the younger one it's opened his eyes to banking apps and debit cards. So easy to set up and use. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Brilliant app for kid's money

The Kite cards are great for setting up regular pocket money. Additionally, I can see exactly what my kids are spending it on. The final touch is the kids love using a card to pay for things. The app let's them manage their cash too. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Great to get children to start learning about money

Very easy to set up from download to sent cards, i have two children using the account and they really enjoy being able to pay and control their own money, I also like the notifications of where and how much they have spent to also be aware of their spending, highly recommended Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

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