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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

100% increase in 5 star reviews

in the past 90 days

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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)

Perfect

A great childrens account that works easliy with your own Starling account. Easy to navigate around due to its clean format. The monthy charge for this account is very competitive with similar services from other providers. 10 out of 10 - Thank you! Reviewed on: 24th March 2022

Simply and effective

Good, clear experience.Without faff.. Reviewed on: 24th March 2022

Best British bank

Starling make online banking easy and safe, all without charging, in fact they Pat me. Reviewed on: 24th March 2022

Probably the best bank I've had

Great bank very easy to use and great costumer service Reviewed on: 24th March 2022

Fantastic, easy to use, well designed

We love Starling! We now do all our banking with them. The app is so easy to use, self explanatory and well designed. The kids love their Kite apps, too. Highly recommended! Reviewed on: 24th March 2022

Fab account for the kids!

The best British bank account for the kids! Reviewed on: 14th March 2022

A lesson in saving

My son of 13 has access to his spending account and a savings account - a quick look online to see his current balances growing makes the 'pain' of saving much easier for him Reviewed on: 11th March 2022

Kite Account

Excellent for teaching children simple economics Reviewed on: 23rd February 2022

Great for Chipdren

This little addition to my account gives my daughter the independence, freedom and responsibility of an account without any worries. She can learn the basics of banking Nd money management before getting her own account and loves being able to use her own card in shops Reviewed on: 21st February 2022

Easy Peasy Squeezy

So easy to set up your child's account. Same app so one login to view all. Notification when they spend. Instant review of spending limits, easy transfers to their account. Moved my son from another to Kite, never looked back. Top banking app. Reviewed on: 20th February 2022

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