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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

in the past 90 days

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in the past 90 days

96%

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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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.

Starling Bank Kite Childrens Account reviews (3121)

Review of the Starling Bank, Kite Childrens Account:

Just a superb bank compared to the competition

I love the fact that one debit card serves two purposes as a Euro card and as a sterling card. Not only that, but the card knows which currency is which, unlike, say, Google pay. Reviewed on: 10th February 2022

Everything everywhere

Access to all aspects of my financial life and my child's easily anywhere anytime. Great control, transparency, clarity and ease of use. Could not want any more Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Great financial tool for a new generation

My chikdren live in germany and its easy to aend them pocket money. Also i can see their spending in real time. Great app Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Great idea - easy to use.

Great idea. Can keep an eye on kids spending, while they feel independent and learn about money management. Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Kite Account

Excellent account with good parental controls. My son is learning how to save and with the added parental controls over purchase, he has a better understanding of his finances. Excellent account, really easy to use and set up. Would highly recommend. Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Excellent bank simplicity at its best.

So east to do online banking. No need for high Street banks anymore. Everything is at your finger tips. Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Amazing

Love the fact I can watch what children spend overall, amazing Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Banking for young people just got real.

Having a Kite banking space for associated young people within the family ensures they can learn how to budget and spend their money, whilst appropriate adult is informed about spending habits, controls the amount being available etc. Makes for a great tool to support the transition that young people can undertake prior to them applying for an account in their own right when their age allows. Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Very easy to use

Great app and bank So easy to use and you get instant updates on what your child is spending. Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Works really well

A great way for kids to learn financial awareness and confidence in paying for things themselves. Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Simple, effective, grown up

Set up for my 14 year old boy. Allows him to be grown up, but for me to have some visibility. Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

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