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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

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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:

Clear and easy to use.

Clear and easy to use. Pleased with Kite and accessibility Reviewed on: 15th April 2024

Simple but powerful

We love the Starling Kite option, I can control it directly from my main Starling account app, and the kids can see just their own view in the app, it’s all joined up and really easy to manage. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Easy, user friendly

Easy to setup and use. Excellent customer service. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

I always recommend Starling

Never had an issue with Starling, great (and fast) customer service. KITE cards are a fantastic way for my children to learn about money. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Love Starling, so simple & helpful

Great banking app, lots of super features Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Great easy manageable account for my kids

Thank you for making it so easy Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Easy and convenient

Such an easy App! Love it as we can move money and see immediate spending! Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Great product, does exactly what you need it too

Great product, does exactly what you need it too Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Banking made easy.

The kite account is easy to manage straight from my own account, without having to use other apps. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Highly Recommend

App always works , easy to track money & set limits. Recommend Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

So simple to use and easy to manage.

The Starling Kite product has proved to be a great way to give my children their own pocket money accounts and contactless spending cards. It was so easy to setup and manage from my parent account. I just read the rules, confirmed the option, added an initial amount and a couple of payment cards came through the post in my children’s names. I can add money easily to their accounts and also withdraw money and hand my children cash if I want to. I now use a schedule to pay their pocket money in directly. They feel so grown up when they reach for their cards when they shop, just like mum and dad. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

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