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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

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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)

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

Excellent

Great for kids easy to use and easy to save and have access to your accounts too Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Excellent, easy and efficient banking

I have used Starling for a number of years and therefore had no hesitant in using Kite for my daughter. Such an easy setup compared to other banks. She loves using her kite card and seeing how much she is saving and spending! Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

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