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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 for the kids

The kids absolutely love having their own card to pay bus fairs to school and spending pocket money at the weekends, it’s really helped them understand the importance of watching where your money goes Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Easy, safe, brill.

Allows my daughter to spend responsibly. Super easy for me to monitor and transfer from my phone Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Easy to understand and use

Kids enjoy managing their money through starling. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Makes keeping track of your child's spending easy.

Great, integrates well the main Starling app, so nothing extra needed. Easy to add money, schedule credits, etc. Only negative (for my son) is that he can't add the Kite card to Apple wallet. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

The best around

Things are simple for the kids to understand, I feel in control of watching over my kids with the help of the starling team. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

The best in UK right now

I have never looked back since joining Starling and now I have introduced my son to their Kite banking it’s brilliant it gives him so much financial independence but still allows me the control every parent needs Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Simple and reliable.

Both of my kids have been using kite for the past few months and have really improved their money management and feel confident using the card. Highly recommended. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Kite from Starling - yes please.

Hassle free, no issue, great transparency, used it around Europe - so easy a kid could do it… no hidden agendas, support is there all the time. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Brilliant! I can see what my sons are spending with the app.

Easy to use. Always prompt to deliver the cards. I can see what my sons are spending their money on Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Great for kids

Great bank for kids, used other ones and this is by far the best one. No charge to send my child money Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

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