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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)

Superb

Absolutely fantastic account Love that I get notifications when my son uses his card. Also fantastic that my son has the app to see his account which helps him to understand managing his money 100% recommended Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Easy use

Nice and easy to use, and monitor my granddaughter's spending Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Best Kids account about

Brilliant, easy to use and helps my kids start on their money/finance journey. Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Second to none!!!!

I was a bit dubious about an internet bank, however in a very short time I knew I had made the right decision!!!! Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Excellent, modern and convenient banking

Love that my kids accounts are incorporated in my app. Makes it easy to access and manage them. I also get notifications on their spending, as they spend. Love this bank Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

We love kite,

Well the starling app is absolutely brilliant , all my kids also have kite cards ,and they are managing there money ,also saving money ,it makes Christmas and birthdays so easy ,with gifts of money , instead of unwanted gifts ,or 20 pairs of socks ,,,,,I can see where they spend money ,they also have the app on their phones ,and they love the control they have over there own financial decisions. Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

My son loves his Starling Kite account gives him independence and doesn't need to carry money

Starling is the best bank account I've had and do recommend to my friends Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Common sense banking

Easy smart banking and free of charge. Easy for children to access there pocket money Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Great additional access on my account

My grandson loves having the kite account. I put money in every week. And he spends it. Hoping it will encourage him to save for bigger things. Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Brilliant

Never had a single issue with starling. Easy to use and suits me life to a tee Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

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