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Starling Bank: Kite Childrens Account reviews

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Based on 3,123 reviews, last reviewed 16th Apr 2026
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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
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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.

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Starling Bank Kite Childrens Account reviews (3123)

Feel secure with starling

5
Excellent service,feel safe banking with you guys. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

The perfect tool for kids banking

5
Starling Kite is the perfect product to give kids a little financial freedom and learn the principles of managing a budget. Setting the accounts up was a breeze (I challenge you to do that with some of the high street banks....I failed when I had to have an appointment, and none were available). In practice the apps are easy to use and manage. I have nothing but praise for Starling Bank......all banking should be like this. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

10/10

5
Son loves having his own card and we live the control we get with Starling Bank Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

No Fuss Easy to use Kids Account!

5
We have tried many other kids cards and the Starling is the best. Instant transfer onto card including over the weekend. The other card available from another company you have to wait till the Monday as no transfers will show at the weekend and they charge you a monthly fee. With the Starling kids card they can manage themselves via the app and ask family and friend to directly transfer into it! Again with no delay. This card is brilliant in every way. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Simple and safe

5
Very straightforward to use, fantastic security and the available adjustments, eg max spend, are spot on Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

well worth a go

5
grand kids love it, being able to buy things with their pocket money and having the option for other family members to pay direct to the card is also great. one downside is the fee per card rather than a fee for the adult account. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Love Starling Bank

5
Starling Bank has made me manage my money better and I love giving my kids the tools to learn good money habits too. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Awesome!

5
Opening bank account for my son took me about 1 minute! Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Fast & easy to set up

5
So easy to set up via the app & very easy to manage the kite account in contact njunction with the child. Instant notification when the kite account is used Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Brilliant account for my boys

5
I find the kite accounts hace worked really well for my boys. They use their app to check on how much pocket money they have and I can also send a link to their accounts for family or friends to send birthday money straight into their accounts. They use their cards online or in the shops, and are really happy as it gives them that bit of financial independence. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

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