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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

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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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.

Starling Bank Kite Childrens Account reviews (3121)

Review of the Starling Bank, Kite Childrens Account:

Great that they get their own space, with a debit ca...

Great that they get their own space, with a debit card for withdrawing cash and making payments online, but all visible by me, and with good controls. They get their own app, so they can check the balance at any time. The only real drawback is the lack of functionally like direct debits, for example for paying a mobile phone bill. Also I have to manually pro-rate interest payments. Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

My son loves his Kite account.

My son loves his Kite account. Moving money is quick & easy. He has an app to keep track of his balance and spending. And it’s all free! Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

So simple, easy to set up.

So simple, easy to set up. Totally free! Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Sooooo easy

Brilliance easy to use to kids enjoy Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Great banking

It is perfect and you can confidently use it everywhere Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Great for kids, love the instant spend notifications...

Great for kids, love the instant spend notifications and everything easily controlled from within the app Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Excellent service

Great banking and can be used anywhere Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Fantastic!

Setting up a new personal account and kids account with Starling has been so easy! I love the app and my daughter loves it. It feels great knowing I can see everything and have some control, whilst she also learns financial independence. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Easy experience in setting up

Easy experience in setting up once you understand how it works. Customer services have been prompt in resolving any issues. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

It gives us what we needed with no charge, what more...

It gives us what we needed with no charge, what more you can ask from it? Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Everything is organised and OK also recommend it to...

Everything is organised and OK also recommend it to all my friends and family members who have interest in the teaching their children how to spend their money. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

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