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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)

Peace of mind for parents

5
Both my children have Kite accounts, & it's reassuring to know that if they're out & about & an 'emergency' occurs (lost train ticket, forgotten packed lunch) I can quickly & easily send money to their accounts. Reviewed on: 24th March 2022

Great Customer Service

5
Staff are friendly ,knowledgeable and keen to resolve queries.Extremely helpful which on top of the great app makes banking with Starling a cinch. Reviewed on: 24th March 2022

Perfect

5
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

4
Good, clear experience.Without faff.. Reviewed on: 24th March 2022

Best British bank

5
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

5
Great bank very easy to use and great costumer service Reviewed on: 24th March 2022

Fantastic, easy to use, well designed

5
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!

5
The best British bank account for the kids! Reviewed on: 14th March 2022

A lesson in saving

5
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

5
Excellent for teaching children simple economics Reviewed on: 23rd February 2022

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