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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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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)

Easy and simple

5
Great to have a space added to your account rather than your child having their own account. Great feature to add notes to money in and out so you can remind them what they spent £ on or earned it for Reviewed on: 20th January 2023

Very easy to manage and great design

5
Very easy to set up, transfer funds and manage. Reviewed on: 19th January 2023

Excellent banking experience for the parents and child

5
Signing up was easy. Love that I can see my child’s transactions and set limits on spending. Also my child can see what’s happening with her account. A great way of building my child’s money management skills. I would highly recommend Starling Reviewed on: 19th January 2023

Excellent service

4
A great way to introduce your children to the way money works Reviewed on: 19th January 2023

Game changer

5
Totally love the ease, simplicity and connectivity of Kite for our two kids aged 7 and 12. Reviewed on: 19th January 2023

Brilliant kids account

5
So easy to use, teaches kids about banking, spending and saving Reviewed on: 19th January 2023

Kite card amazing

5
Best account for children (my child) Reviewed on: 18th January 2023

Teaching my child

5
My son and I love the kite account. I can keep track of his spending and he loves having access to his own app. Its showing him how to spend wisely at a young age Reviewed on: 18th January 2023

Amazing kids card!

5
Love Kite - really easy for my kids Reviewed on: 17th January 2023

Bright cards

5
Ordered one came. Grandson loved having his own money and card. Hzve now ordered 2 more for grandchildren. Reviewed on: 14th January 2023

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