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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

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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)

Seamless

Real time spending notifications, easily accessed account settings and comprehensive easy adjusted and monitored usage controls. Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Superb start to banking

Superb start to banking with a great app for parents and children alike. No nonsense, fair cost and great fatures. Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Great service

Great service and very easy to use Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Just works well

Great idea for kids to start using the card and learning about money which is a practical life skill and peace of mind parents can keep a view on how things are going, contacted a starling advisor in an issue that wasn’t Starlings fault but they were only too willing to help and provide assistance, the issue was the retailers system but they were unwilling to help Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Perfect account for teenagers

This account has given my teenager the confidence and freedom to save and make purchases. I love that he can see how much he has in his account. I pay his pocket money in. The settings allow me to monitor his purchases and I love the fact that I still have to authorise online payment. Starling you’re the best Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Easy to use

Great app, so easy to move money around. Savings pots. And managing my daughters pocket money card. Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Unique financial service, modern and engaging

Starling Kite is a truly unique financial service. My kids feel excited and empowered to be in control of their own money, able to engage with the bank through the intuitive app interface whilst knowing we (their parents) can oversee their transactions and transfer money to them easily, which facilitates constructive dialogue about money management, helping them grow in confidence and independence. Thank you Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Fantastic for kids with great parental controls

Easy and safe to use, low subscription fee, easy for parents to monitor and top up. Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Easy kids banking

Great have good control on the kids account Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Absolutely great for young kids and teenagers

Great experience for both parent and children. Great learning on finance for kids and fantastic for parents to keep watch and teach the importance of payments. My oldest makes sure cash is left for his spotify etc, so great to teach them the need to keep money in account for personal needs and payments. All round fantastic service and easy to use/follow Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

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