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Starling Bank: Kite Childrens Account reviews

Name: Kite Childrens Account
Rating: 4.94 (3117 reviews)

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4.94

Based on 3,117 reviews, last reviewed 13th Jun 2024

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Latest highest rating:

5

Great child / teen account A great way for your children to be able to manage their own finances but with you still in control. Reviewed on: 13th June 2024

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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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 (3117)

Great, simple and free service that puts control in...

Great, simple and free service that puts control in your kids hands all while parents being able to oversee and suppor Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

I am very satisfied, quick service, quick verification

I am very satisfied, quick service, quick verification Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Much better and cheaper to use than go Henry.

Much better and cheaper to use than go Henry. Taught my grandson how to use a debit card Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Excellent Experience

Opening account was pretty straight forward with easy to follow instructions. The app is to navigate and always gives tips on getting more from it. The dispatch of cards was fast. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

liberating, educational and easy to use

This has been liberating and easy. My children have a greater sense of financial independence and increasing understanding of financial responsibility and I can have overview of this too. It has enabled us to talk about money and how to budget. It was easy to set up and easy to monitor. A superb product! Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Excellent kids banking

The app is easy to use and gives the children a real sense of responsibility for their money, which is a really important life skill for them to learn Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Easy and safe accounts for kids

It has been super easy to set up, use and manage accounts for my children. I love how flexible it is to add money and toggle on or off spending limits and online purchasing. I can send them lunch money or approve a purchase and adjust as I go. They also love their accounts and the freedom and independence it gives them. As so much is online now it’s a good way to introduce money management in a safe way. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Perfect solution

Kite children's account are perfect for me to pass allow my 10 year old to have independence whilst being able to monitor her activity, she has gained a better value of money as a result. I fully intend to create another kite account when my son turns 6 Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Starling - great for kids

I set up a space for both my kids. They love having their own bank cards and it encourages them to save money and spend more wisely. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Everyone’s happy

The children love having their own card however I think it’s great as a parent I can still see what they’re spending. The kite links are really good for birthday money from family they’re simple to use. The kite space is totally free unlike other apps like go Henry that charge you for using them. Overall this is an amazing product that really works Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

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