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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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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)

Easy and simple to use and manage

The wee one moves having her own bank card with her name on it. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Simple great

Easy to use and navigate happy with the service Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Brilliant

this is our first time using a bank card for our young son. Starling has hit the mark! It's easy to use for both of us and is supporting my son's independence. The features of this account and starling as a whole are fantastic. I would not use any other bank now. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Great for my Kid

My daughter gained a lot of independence with her own bank card. Very easy to use and control spending. Card has been replced within 2 days when lost. Excellent service. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Excellent

Having looked at other accounts for my children I chose starling due to the reputation I found good reviews online so opened an account. I have been hugely impressed with the service received and the functionality of the account. Super easy to use and would definitely recommend Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Kite kids account

Brilliant little account,my granddaughter is very proud of her new account. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Very easy to manage as a parent, very ease to use as a child

Simple, cheap to run, safe and easy to transfer money. My son was able to understand the concept and use it straight away. So, what else you can ask for? Very happy with Kite from Starling Bank. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Simple to use

The app is simple to set up and use. It gives control to kids and protection and oversight for adults Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Can't get a better service

Best bank with the best apps I've ever had Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Quick, fast, simple

It was quick to set up, card arrived quickly and family can just transfer straight to him Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

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