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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)

Easy to use

Easy to use app for both parent and kids. Able to keep track of what they're spending and easy to transfer money into their account. Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Kids bank accounts

Kite is fantastic, the kids have a card and an app they can use, and as a parent I can put limits on what they can spend. Truly fantastic Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Amazing, easy to use

Amazing kids bank account, very easy to use Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Looking after The Future!

The account is a brilliant initiative, that is helping my children learn about money and preparing them for the real world. An easy to follow and track set-up!! Genius!!! Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Simply the best bank Ive ever been with.

Easy to set up, great in app features and great customer service. Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Fantastic cards for kids

Super easy set up , the kids love haveing there own cards perfect for what they need and it's good that I have control over their spending ,, also the kids app is a nice touch Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Best in the market

Kite is another Starling triumph - an account and app for children that is transparent, easy to use and the best way to teach young people good spending and saving habits. Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Outstanding,

Starling delivers exactly as they say, nothing hidden and it’s all available in the App. Makes keeping an eye on and managing our Kite account anywhere, anytime. The App is very user friendly especially for adults! Kids don’t need to explain it to us. Fair, clear and honest. Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Awsome

Have been using kite for a while now. Easy to manage and watch what my daughter is spending. Easy to move money around. Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Excellent

Love it, so easy to top up and it's useful that I can now put the app on the kids phone. Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

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