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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

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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)

Excellent learning resource

Kite is a very important tool to introduce my child to responsible saving/spending. Its good that he has his own debit card, and even better that I can monitor his transactions through App (Spaces). Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Great bank for kids

My daughter loves it! And comes with parental control all on the app easily accessible Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Safe, secure and simple

Such a great service, card arrived promptly, we have full control of the spending in a simple-to-use app. Set up was a doddle and we love the simplicity of managing the account. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Simple & secure

We gave our daughter a Kite card last year. Fully controllable on the app. We can see what is spent, lock the card if needs be and Add manoey easily from our other Starling accounts. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Everything is straight forward and easy to use

I have been telling my friends and family about the amazing kite kids. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Best option for child banking

The Starling option for children’s accounts was by far the best we could find: easy to set up and manage, offering me a sense of oversight and my child a sense of independence. Excellent work Starling! Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Easy to set up and use

So easy and quick to set up. Good limit locks. Brilliant account for my daughter. Good that it has a link so realitives can add money to it. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Amazing

This card has been amazing for my 14 and 11 year old they can manage their own money and we can also keep a check on them, it's so easy to transfer money from one account to the other. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Best bank

Innovative, ahead of its time and such ease to bank with. Epic! Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Brilliant account which is supporting my children

I moved from GoHenry to Kite because this allows me to make put money in and take money out. This is really good if I need to pay for something for my child. I also love the access they have on their phone. I I love that I see their transactions. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

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