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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)

Excellent

5
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

5
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

Great account

5
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

5
As with all Starling products this is just easy to set up and easy to use Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Go Starling

5
Had GoHenry for the kids but starling is so much more superior Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Engaging, rewarding and safer child spending

4
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

5
Helps kids to prepare for the future Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Simply the best

5
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

5
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

5
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

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