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Starling Bank: Kite Childrens Account reviews

4.93
Based on 3,120 reviews, last reviewed 26th Feb 2025
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Latest highest rating:

5

Excellent customer service. Excellent customer service. Excellent protection on childrens accounts, and debit and savings accounts. Reviewed on: 26th February 2025
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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 (3120)

Freedom for kids, control of spend for me

5
Letting me see what the kids are spending their money on, being able to top the card up as and when required by glancing at the app is great. Giving the kids the freedom to use their card whilst learn about managing their money is invaluable. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Kite. Flying high!

5
As a Starling business and personal account user it was an easy choice to get 2 kite cards for my twin daughters. They love the convenience as do I. They both have the phone app to access their account so it's easy for them yo keep track of their finances. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Easy to manage

5
A way to gradually release the responsibility of money to your child that is under the adult’s control. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Fantastically Versatile!

5
Love Starling! I have Kite Accounts for both my kids and great to give them independence and manage their spending at the touch of an app. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Amazing

5
Nothing but amazing words my kids love it and it's so easy to keep updated Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Perfect for youngsters

5
Ideal for teaching kids to handle , control their own money and the ability to watch what and where they are spending it Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Value got money and easy

5
Cheaper than other options. It is easy to use and gives my daughter independence. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Great

5
Easy to setup, easy to use, kids love it Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Great little introduction to banking for kids.

5
Makes kids learn to budget, save and manage their money and feel grown up with their first bank card. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Loves it

5
Fab really good service and easy to use! Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

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