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Starling Bank: Kite Childrens Account reviews

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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)

Real people to talk to!

5
Really happy with the service - thank you Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Very good way for our children to manage their money

5
Starling Bank is a very good way for our children to manage their money with Kite Children's Account. They have online access to view their funds and that is great. I only wish they were able to setup their card on Apple Pay as well. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Great service

5
Most of my family are enjoying starling, kite and helping out card. Very pleased with services offices. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Simple integration with my account

5
Really easy to keep track of my boys spending and help him learn to save Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Happy all round

5
No complaints. Fan of the kite accounts for my two children. Simple and accessible, easy to manage. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Great kids banking

5
Great bank to let kids learn the basics early of money management and savings from a young age, and let's parents keep an eye on what's being spent or saved, great account Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

So easy to use

5
Everything you need all in one app! Brilliant Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

My kids love their cards

5
Good product to help children with their finances. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Kite exceptionally easy

5
Very user friendly and easy to monitor children's spending Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Excellent provision for children

5
It allows my daughter to have some independence when it comes to her spending and a real understanding of how to manage money. The link also means she can receive birthday and pocket money directly. All round satisfaction! Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

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