Smart Money People Logo

Starling Bank: Kite Childrens Account reviews

4.94
Based on 3,123 reviews, last reviewed 16th Apr 2026
100% increase in 5 star reviews
in the past 90 days
No new 1 star reviews
in the past 90 days
See only 5 star reviews
96%
See only 4 star reviews
4%
See only 3 star reviews
0%
See only 2 star reviews
0%
See only 1 star reviews
0%

Latest highest rating:

5

Straightforward and effective way to manage money fo... Straightforward and effective way to manage money for the kids Reviewed on: 16th April 2026
Livingstone 's avatar
Livingstone

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
Anon's avatar
Anon

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.

Review Starling Bank: Kite Childrens Account now

Help others make smarter decisions by sharing your own experience. Write a review

Starling Bank Kite Childrens Account reviews (3123)

Great app

5
I love this as well as my children Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Brilliant

5
We switched to starling kite from go Henry It provided such a grown up style bank account for my pre teen child without all the fuss that comes with other card accounts Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

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

Do you have a different Starling Bank product?

Share your experiences with products to help others make smarter financial decisions and learn more about different products available. Write a review

Want to see more from Starling Bank?

    View all products