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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)

Fantastic service

Both my lads have a card and it's absolutely fantastic. I get alerts when they spend and with the age limit I feel happy they can not buy things they shouldn't 100 % recommend Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Brilliant!

I love being able to view the kite account from my main account, sending money to it is super easy, and I get notified as and when my child spends on her card and where it is. She loves having her own app and feeling like a young adult with her own money. It's really helped her to learn about budgeting and saving. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Best bank ever!

Never have a problem and my daughter loves having her own debit card to use on her kite space and is always checking her kite app. To sum up starling, best bank ever!! Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Flexible management of child accounts

We love Kite - it works really well to have a parent managing child spaces. I can see what my children are spending and when, and can help them better manage their money. If one of them loses a card it can all be managed within the app Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Kids love it

My son loves his individual and separate debit card and enjoy spending. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Simple easy to use kids acocunt

The kids love having their own cards and seeing their balance in the app as they do shores for pocket money. Reviewed on: 10th March 2023

My children feel in more control of their spending money than ever.

My children absolutely love their Kite cards with Starling, they have their own app where they can keep track of their spending. We have never had any issues. Reviewed on: 28th February 2023

awesome bank!

love their attitude towards their customers Reviewed on: 28th February 2023

Safe, Secure & Empowering!

The Children's account allows me to educate my son about finances in a safe and secure way while giving him the empowerment to own his money and learn very important lessons about how money works - this in invaluable to embed good financial habits for when he becomes completely independent later in life! Reviewed on: 28th February 2023

Superb KIte Account

Kite cards are a simple way for children to be taught how to work with money. Easy steps to set this up. Parents informed when the child is spending so that this can be monitored. Does not allow this to be used for any over age purchases. Everything is superb. Reviewed on: 28th February 2023

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