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Starling Bank: Kite Childrens Account reviews

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Based on 3,123 reviews, last reviewed 16th Apr 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

Straightforward and effective way to manage money fo... Straightforward and effective way to manage money for the kids Reviewed on: 16th April 2026
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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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About this product

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 (3123)

LOVE!

5
Really easy to use, the app layout if simple and looks good and it's nice to be able to see my child's money and know when and where it is being used. My daughter loves the app and finds the visual aids on the app help her understand her money better. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Great choice

4
Easy to manage and monitor, great choice. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Very easy to use

5
A very easy and simple way of banking Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Refreshingly good

5
The app looks good and is straight forward to use. Linking Kite Spaces for the children is easy. If they misplace their card, it is easy to temporarily freeze the card through the app. Then unfreeze it once the card is found. Although the platform has grown, ‘help’ still feels personal. Let’s hope HSBC don’t buy it !!! Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Great for children

5
My children have kite accounts as a subsidiary of my husband and my joint account. It’s incredibly easy to use and control whilst being able to monitor what they spend. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Easy and simple

5
Really easy to use App , helps our teenager learn and understand the importance of having a bank , savings and being more independent when out with friends with the added safety that we as parents can see what she is doing and what’s is being spent. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Great service

5
I am using Kite last two years for my daughter. It effortless to use. It is amazing how the team developing continuously the service to meet all the expectations from the customers. Keep aim high! Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Always there to help

5
One of my biggest worries about giving my kids a card was security and what if they lose it as we all know they will. Well I have found the 3 cards (15y old, 13 and 11) really easy to manage and work with over the years. Of course there have been lost cards but because I can access the card spaces from my app I've never worried, replacement card in a few days and amazing customer service. Love the kite cards, possibly worth being a starling member for all by itself! Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Excellent on line banking for adults and children

5
Great online banking. All very easy. Great for children to be able to manage their own money from a young age. Excellent to use abroad too with favourable exchange rates and no charges. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Very fair and easy to use

5
Fantastic product and very great customer service support and my children can understand and use this very well as my oldest has ADHD and loves using her card and being in control Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

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