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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

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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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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

Generally good. Shame kit does not work on Google pay.

Really good Shame kit does not work on Google pay. Or allow a euro account as part. The exchange rate is difficult to explain to kids. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Reply from Starling Bank Hi John, thanks for your review. We are aware of this, and we will share any future update through our social channels. Team Starling. Response date: 24th April 2024

Starling has been excellent for our kids’ accounts.

Starling has been excellent for our kids’ accounts. They feel so grown up having them, it makes saving easier, and it’s better to automate their pocket money payments. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Great service and good for my child

Great service and good for my child Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Kite card for using abroad on school ski trip.

Ordered this Kite card for my daughter to use on her Ski trip abroad. Only thing missing is it's own sort code and acct number for ease of adding funds Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

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

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