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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)

Great account

Used this account for my daughter for a while and it's easy and simple.for.both of us to use. Even though she is now old enough for her own current account I will still keep this on for her for another while as a little back up account Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Straightforward and simple

As with all Starling products this is just easy to set up and easy to use Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Go Starling

Had GoHenry for the kids but starling is so much more superior Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Engaging, rewarding and safer child spending

Great service to support children with financial independence with safeguards. Just lacks ability for children to settle/move money to friends. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Perfect learning for the little ones

Helps kids to prepare for the future Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Simply the best

Kids can access and they get used to banking. I can control and see what they do. It’s so simple. Easy and reliable. Thank you Starling. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Great service for kids

My daughter loved the fact she has her own chip and pin bank card to use in shops by herself it’s great Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Great bank account for kids

Have used other children’s accounts for my two kids but this one is superior to them all. Does exactly what it says and helps kids get use to using a bank card and budgeting Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Easy, manageable and kid friendly

Great kids account, easy to set up, very clear to read on the app. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Easy to use, responsive

Always had a good experience. App is user friendly, staff are responsive Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

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