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Starling Bank: Kite Childrens Account reviews

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Based on 3,120 reviews, last reviewed 26th Feb 2025
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Latest highest rating:

5

Excellent customer service. Excellent customer service. Excellent protection on childrens accounts, and debit and savings accounts. Reviewed on: 26th February 2025
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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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About this product

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 (3120)

I set up 2 kite accounts as i am a foster parent and...

3
I set up 2 kite accounts as i am a foster parent and it can be difficult to get paperwork for the children but i then changed phones and have been unable to set up Starling bank on the replacement phone. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Excellent service and easy to use app and also the k...

5
Excellent service and easy to use app and also the kite app for kids with it being free to use is excellent and easy to keep track of what the kids spend and what on Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

would recommend it all parents Use...

5
would recommend it all parents Used starling abroad and nothing to worry.monthly fee was stopped which made it even better. Best thing for children which is monitored by parents Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Absolutely flawless.

5
Absolutely flawless. One of the few things I do not have to worry about Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Great idea to encourage financial education and inde...

5
Great idea to encourage financial education and independence in children. My daughter feels very grown up with her own debit card to manage her pocket money Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Great free service for kids and easy to use.

5
Great free service for kids and easy to use. Fantastic Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

I can keep an eye on my children’s spending.

5
I can keep an eye on my children’s spending. There’s no fees. I have gained interest already. Really easy to set up. 10/10 Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Great easy to use app, very pleased with overall exp...

4
Great easy to use app, very pleased with overall experience with Starling and would recommend Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Great for kids

5
I’ve used starling for all of my children, it’s safe and child friendly Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

not long opened the accounts but so far all positive...

5
not long opened the accounts but so far all positive my son loves his Kite App and account and its so good that we can monitor whats in it. i also like how you can send a link to someone so that they can pay into the account. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

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