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Starling Bank: Kite Childrens Account reviews

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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
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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 (3123)

Must have

5
My son loves to know how much he has left now he has his own account Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Brilliant way to help children learn finances

5
Also a good way to keep track of where your younger teenagers are when playing out....Notifications are received as they spend... I never seem to have cash in the house so can now easily transfer a couple of pound when they're out playing ... Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Superb

5
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

5
Nice and easy to use, and monitor my granddaughter's spending Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Best Kids account about

5
Brilliant, easy to use and helps my kids start on their money/finance journey. Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Second to none!!!!

5
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

5
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,

5
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

5
Starling is the best bank account I've had and do recommend to my friends Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Common sense banking

5
Easy smart banking and free of charge. Easy for children to access there pocket money Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

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