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Starling Bank: Kite Childrens Account reviews

Name: Kite Childrens Account
Rating: 4.94 (3123 reviews)

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4.94

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

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)

Money made easy

Practical tools to help you manage your money - the bills space is a master stroke and the kite cards for kids helps to show children how to manage their pocket money in a modern way. Reviewed on: 6th February 2022

So easy to set up and use

Love the Starling Kite card for my daughter. It gives her independence whilst I have control over how much she receives and when. I can also check what she spends her money on without her feeling watched. Reviewed on: 6th February 2022

Simple, safe and affordable

It does what it says in the tin. My kid live it Reviewed on: 6th February 2022

Great money app for children with great visibility and parent controls

Starlin Bank Kite offering helped me build good money habits with my children that I've struggled to do in the past. It's app give a great view of how money are saves and spend for this tech-savy new generation and it gives me great view and controls over specific transactions as a parent Reviewed on: 6th February 2022

So easy to use!

My daughter loves using her Kite card and having the independence to see her balance through the app. It’s simple to use and through the parent controls I feel confident that her money is safe and secure. Reviewed on: 6th February 2022

Fantastic Children's account

I use the kite app for my son who loves it. He is 6 and learning with it. Using the card in shops makes him feel empowered and he loves to look at his balance and work out his spending. Great learning tool for managing money but also building confidence and independence. Never too young to start learning! Reviewed on: 6th February 2022

Kite Childs Card

A well packaged child card to teach your kids about spending and consumer banking Reviewed on: 6th February 2022

Easy to use great service

This has been great for me and my teen. I can easily give her money and see where she is spending it too. It's easy to use for both of us. Reviewed on: 6th February 2022

No hidden cost

My kids are using the app and they can be in control of their finances. Knowing how much left, how much they are spending while learning that money doesn't grow on trees; you have to earn it and multiply it. There is no hidden cost is the best feature. You know what you are paying clearly and direct. I am happy with it and they use their account to pay their games and everything in between. Reviewed on: 6th February 2022

Great for Kids

So good to be able to keep a check on what my daughter spends her money on…. Just love that it is so easy! Reviewed on: 6th February 2022

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