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Starling Bank: Kite Childrens Account reviews

Name: Kite Childrens Account
Rating: 4.94 (3117 reviews)

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4.94

Based on 3,117 reviews, last reviewed 13th Jun 2024

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Latest highest rating:

5

Great child / teen account A great way for your children to be able to manage their own finances but with you still in control. Reviewed on: 13th June 2024

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.

Starling Bank Kite Childrens Account reviews (3117)

Review of the Starling Bank, Kite Childrens Account:

Great child / teen account

A great way for your children to be able to manage their own finances but with you still in control. Reviewed on: 13th June 2024

Reply from Starling Bank We're happy to hear you and your children are a fan of the Kite Card! Team Starling Response date: 18th June 2024

Easy to use, great for giving the kids money to mana...

Easy to use, great for giving the kids money to manage and it is all free! I even earn interest on my deposits! Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Fantastic and quick application .

Fantastic and quick application . Easy to use online . Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

An excellent account

Excellent app interface and speedy response to online queries. Very easy to use for me and my daughter (who used it to take spending money on a school trip abroad). . Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

So easy!

So easy! My son can easily use it and i get to see how he’s spending his money! Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Great experience to help children learn about financ...

Great experience to help children learn about finances - whole ecosystem geared towards them and doesn’t feel like a bolt on as some other providers do. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

A simple and pleasurable experience

Setting up and using Kite has been a pleasurable and simple experience from the start. Zero fees and child has full functionality just like a standard adult current account and debit card. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Kite: super app for kids

The kids love being able to access the Kite app and I like being able to see their account activity. Very user friendly and no fees, amazing! Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Great FREE debit card account for children

I was looking for a debit card for my children aged 10 and 12. I had not heard of Starling Bank until it came up on my internet search. I was put off some of the more well known brands due to their initial and ongoing fees. With no fees Starling seemed too good to be true! There was nothing to lose so I decided to open an account. It was not possible to have a children’s account without first opening a current account for myself. However there was no requirement to make it my main account so I opened an account for myself and deposited a small amount of money. Opening the account was done entirely online but was quick and easy whilst still feeling safe and secure. Once my new account had been verified (this took just a couple of hours) I was then able to set up Kite accounts for my children- again this was quick and easy with relevant security checks. The debit cards arrived a couple of days later, enclosed in a little notecard personally addressed to my children which was a nice touch for their first ever bank account! The account operates through an app on my phone and there is a simpler linked app that my children have on their phones. However the child app is not essential so don’t be put off if your children don’t have phones. We have been using the accounts and debit cards for about 6 weeks now and really can’t fault them. There are absolutely no hidden fees or catches, in fact the current account actually pays interest. I can throughly recommend Starling and am considering moving my main high street current account to them! Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Exceptionally excellent

Amazing, easy to use. Easy application to use. Easy app to use for kids as well Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Simple, fast and efficient service

Simple, fast and efficient service Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

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