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Starling Bank: Kite Childrens Account reviews

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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
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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 (3121)

Simple to use, easy to set up.

5
So easy to use, would highly recommend Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Easy Financing

5
Brilliant all round. Easy to use and my 13year old has controlled independence Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Excellent banking organisation

5
Throughout my experience with Starling has been , professional, courteous and patient ( I am getting on a bit now...lol..) I have also involved my youngest daughter, she's of to Uni this year and she is taking Starling with her ( she started her financial journey with a Starling kite card ) I hope we can continue work together well into the future Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Love the kite cards

5
Great bank great card faultless!! well done starling bank!! Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Absolutely enabled my youngest

5
Gave my youngest a kite space, and all of a sudden he’s flying free financially. Now he wants to know when he can get a Tesco clubcard. Seriously. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Brilliant

5
Easy to use. My 8 years old love his Kite card and I'm in control all the time Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Great Bank

5
Happy with this bank and app is simple to use. I would recommend. Thank you. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Great and very practical

5
Great way to have all the family/kids on one account but with their own card and ways to spend Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Easy to navigate banking

5
Have starling personal and joint accounts + kids love the kite cards. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Fabulous and intuitive

5
Starling is great overall - it’s simplified our whole way of managing money. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

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