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Starling Bank: Kite Childrens Account reviews

Name: Kite Childrens Account
Rating: 4.94 (3121 reviews)

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4.94

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)

Great that the kids kite account no longer has month...

Great that the kids kite account no longer has monthly fees. Much better than Go Henry Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

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

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...

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...

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.

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...

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.

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.

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...

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

Great for kids

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

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