Write a review

Go to business site

Starling Bank: Kite Childrens Account reviews

Name: Kite Childrens Account
Rating: 4.94 (3123 reviews)

View other Starling Bank products

4.94

Based on 3,123 reviews, last reviewed 16th Apr 2026

100% increase in 5 star reviews

in the past 90 days

No new 1 star reviews

in the past 90 days

96%

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

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

Read all reviews Write a review

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.

Review Starling Bank: Kite Childrens Account now

Help others make smarter decisions by sharing your own experience.

Write a review

Starling Bank Kite Childrens Account reviews (3123)

So easy and convenient. Gives just the right amount of control/oversight but retains the flexibility and makes my lad feel like he has a good bank account!

The direct deposit info is a great development. Very happy with Starling ‘kite’ as a bank for our kids! Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Simply perfect

this account is simply perfect for an introduction to banking for children. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Great bank and great idea

I have an account for my 11 year old autistic son and he loves it. Spends at the shops and online and I’m in complete control. Brilliant value for money Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Simply the best

Great features, easy and secure to manage your children’s’ finances. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Daughters card

Gives my daughter independence whilst I can still be in control of what she has and spends she loves it Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Simple and clear to use

We’ve had the starling card for a year now, and it’s easy to monitor, supervise and use for both my daughter Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Fantastic learning tool

Kite is super user friendly. The account and card works just like mine but with the added benefit of spending caps and notifications straight to my mobile. Our Son feels so grownup and trusted now and seeing his balance via the app gives him saving motivation. Everything was so easy to set up and it’s even easier to manage. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Simple, easy family banking.

I love the kite app and account, my daughter who is 9 loves the freedom to use the card, and being able to move money and set up a direct automatic transfer once a month gor her pocket money is brilliant. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Great app and account for children

Easy to set up and use, clear notifications, human customer service if ever want and need. Very secure Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Amazing

My children live the fact that they have there own account which they can save money into Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Do you have a different Starling Bank product?

Share your experiences with products to help others make smarter financial decisions and learn more about different products available. Write a review

Alternative products

Personal account
from Suits Me 4.73 from 12146 reviews
Discovery Current Account
from Danske Bank UK 4.00 from 5 reviews
Travel money (discontinued)
from ICE (inactive company) 5.00 from 2 reviews

Want to see more from Starling Bank?

Current account
from Starling Bank 4.94 from 27453 reviews
Business account
from Starling Bank 4.90 from 7602 reviews

View all products

Join Smart Money People

Keep up to date on ratings of your favourite businesses. Find out about our awards and write new reviews with ease

Create an account

News, guides and insight from our team

View resource hub