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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)

10/10

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!

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

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

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

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!

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

Fast & easy to set up

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

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

Teaches children to budget

Our girls have really learnt the value of saving and budgeting to stay within their means. Kite has been a fantastic tool. Also because I have overall control I’ve been able to guide them along the way. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

It just works (perfectly)

I find the Starling Kite account perfect for our son (12). It gives him the freedom to control his own money and gives me (the parent) full control for peace of mind! The ability to send links to relatives/friends is genius! Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

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