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Starling Bank: Kite Childrens Account reviews

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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
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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)

Excellent

5
Far better than any other online bank I’ve tried Reviewed on: 16th March 2023
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Awesome account with super easy accessibility to see my kids spending etc

5
Really easy to use and a great start for children to learn about money and spending etc Reviewed on: 16th March 2023
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Everything a kid needs in one place

5
My children love having the ability to use their cards for purchases in shops and online. The east to use app also helps them to budget for things in the future. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023
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allan grinsell

Kite

5
Kite is amazing and my son loves having his own card and especially the app he can use to track spending and balances Reviewed on: 16th March 2023
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Excellent app and bank

5
I can see where my child spends her money and at where and what time, I can set spending limits and transfer easily. Brilliant Reviewed on: 16th March 2023
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Pep

Banking as it should be done

5
Impressed with Starling's fuss-free but very effective services. I started off with a personal account intended for use on holidays but found it light years ahead of my bricks and mortar account in all areas. Now have Kite cards for my children too. Teaches them how to manage pocket money, purchases, saving and subscriptions but I can set spending caps for peace of mind. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023
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Jo Riches

Starling for all my banking needs

5
I love Starling and I have moved from Santander (with them for years) and put all business and personal accounts with them. It's the fact that everything is digitally ready, the authentication, the exports, the summaries. Everything is modern and quick and easy. There's no 'legacy' feel to the bank. I trust it more. I can get things done easily. I can filter my statements quickly. There's no odd MS-office or PDF extraction required. There's no odd web page only login or a restriction on the account so that I have to do something strange as I have both business and personal accounts (yes you, Santander). So I'll never look back at traditional banks again and this is the future! Well done! Reviewed on: 16th March 2023
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Dan Suggett

Excellent

5
I put money in my sons account and I can see when and we’re he spends it I like that control Reviewed on: 16th March 2023
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Deborah hall

Easy but effective

5
Easy, transparent, effective, reassuring. Everything a bank actually should be. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023
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Budgeting for kids

5
My son has had a kite account for a few years (he's ten now) and budgets better than his elder brothers. I've noticed he has started to consider purchases carefully and likes seeing a growing balance. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023
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