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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

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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.

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Starling Bank Kite Childrens Account reviews (3121)

Brilliant bank

You can see everything incoming and out going in real time. Authorise children's card payments and see exactly how they're downright their money Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Has transformed my 9-year old into a savings maestro

My daughter prefers packed lunches to school dinners and so each week I put £12.50 (approx. cost of school meals) into her Kite account and we go to the supermarket where she buys her week's packed lunch contents. Not only has it taught her about the difference in price between branded and own label goods, she has saved nearly £300. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Very easy for kids and parents!

A really easy way of letting children have the independence and responsibility of spending their money! Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Easy to use

The Kite card is so easy to use and control the spending of the child's account. Simples. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Easy, clear and secure

Kite children account is very easy and clear to deal with, I can see where and how much money is spent. Very happy with it Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Highly recommended bank

I’ve used starling for my business for a number of years. I decided to open a personal account for myself and my family. My children have really benefited from having their own account and learning how to spend and save money wisely. The plus is that my wife and I can monitor their spending without micromanaging them which helps with their development and understanding of money. Highly recommend to parents. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

The most innovative and family friendly bank

Starling Bank has been outstanding in managing my children’s kite account. They are currently doing fantastically amazing things with the kite accounts which no other bank has done. In fact it does appear other banks are trying to copy Starling Bank. My kids now enjoy banking because of Starling Bank. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

No bank like it

My daughter can use a card to be independent when she goes out to Brighton shopping . Her account info and spending shows up immediately on screen so I always know she has enough money. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Excellent

My autistic son has a kite card and its good that he has the independence of having a card but i still have control Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Great bank, feel protected

Quick and reliable app, easy to use and also have a great interface. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

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