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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

in the past 90 days

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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)

Simple and super easy to use

Kids can track their spend and we can help control their allowance. Really simple sand easy to use. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Very good way to look after you child

Brilliant service let's you control their money eye but gives them independence Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Great for teaching

It has helped my child become more independent and knowledgeable about money, a valuable lesson in life provided by a stress & hassle free banking facility. Thank you starling Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Fantastic

Amazing, let's my autistic teenager have control over his own money bit with parent oversite very very well done, if you want a bit on of constructive criticism kids need more control through there kite app as can only see balance Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Great

Great service for kids I've had several for my daughter if starling is formula 1 go henry is a buckled pushbike Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Skeffling

My granddaughter makes great use of her debit card particularly the contactless method. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Perfect

Great app so my children can track their balance easily and I can also keep an eye on their spending. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Happy customer

Love how easy it is to manage my kids finances using kite. They are able to have a sense of freedom yet still giving me the tools to manage and monitor their spending. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Quite simple and easy to manoeuvre through from setting up kite till sharing the transfer link

It has been convenient so far. The app for kids has kept them quite engaged. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Best bank

Been banking with Starling for 6 years now. Hassle free banking Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

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