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Starling Bank: Kite Childrens Account reviews

Name: Kite Childrens Account
Rating: 4.94 (3121 reviews)

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4.94

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)

Amazing give the children independence with parents...

Amazing give the children independence with parents also having as much control as is needed Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Good basic account for primary sch age group

I like being able to have easy access to my son’s account and monitor transactions etc. why don’t you allow a child to have the experience of paying cash into their own account? This is possibly the worst feature of this account along with the child being easily able to access their account via the parents banking app on a phone/tablet. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Easy to set up my sons account and safe!

Easy to set up my sons account and safe! Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Simple - easy - free

Setting up the 2 children's kite accounts was so easy online, which is a rarity these days! The cards arrived fairly promptly, and the setting up of the apps on the children's devices was so easy too. The fact I can manage there accounts so simply by my own app also adds to a completely flawless setup.......and it's free. Couldn't be happier Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Kite account brilliant!

This is a great account for my daughter. She is able to learn about money, saving, spending, budgeting, earning and money as gifts and rewards without this coming at a cost. This is a great way to enable youngsters to become financially literate in way that everyone can access. The addition of the app for the children to use allows them to develop their sense agency and independence whilst having the safety of this being linked to the adult. Using this account has sparked lots of curiosity and conversations surrounding finances for my daughter and this will provide her with a solid foundation for learning and managing money going forward. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Great experience and value for money...

Seamless experience, great value for money, with free overseas transactions and no admin fee for Kite. Would recommend to anyone who wants a debit card for their kids with solid parental controls and immediate notifications of transactions. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

I opened a bank account for my 10 year old and it wa...

I opened a bank account for my 10 year old and it was so easy Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

App is user friendly.

App is user friendly. Keeps me informed of my child's spending. Allows child to track her spending easy to set limits. Easy to transfer money in and out of account easy to share details with family to share money. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Great card for young teenagers love it!

Great card for young teenagers love it! Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Very easy to use, good service.

Very easy to use, good service. Enjoying banking with Starling and the kids love their debit cards Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

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