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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

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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)

Brilliant bank

Super smooth and easy process. To be in control of your money and to give my kids some financial awareness and freedom has been great. Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Perfect for kids

Easy to show the kids how much money they have and keep a track on what they have been spending money on Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Kite cards canny

Let’s my son keep track of his own money, buy online and me to keep track of what he has spent, so I know he understands the importance of money and is being responsible with his spending Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Fantastic simple banking made easy

Wonderful banking ever easy and simple straightforward no difficult to open for your children at all everyone should get it great job thank you Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Top App, Top Bank

Love everything about Starling. Loved it even more when I found out about their Kite account. Easy to manage and my child can have his own app on his device to check his own balance. Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

So simple to use for kids & adults

I just love kite children account, it’s so simple to set up. The ease with which I can change the limits is brilliant. My sons love the freedom & independence it gives them & they’ve both even started saving as a result of these accounts!!!! Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Great banking app

Gives my child a full debit card with various controls, at a cheap price, hassle free Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Excellent start to the financial world

Excellent customer service and innovative products. I will definitely put all my children on Starling Kite. Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Amazing

5 stars idea very happy .. my son loves it and so do i Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Excellent way of Empowering my children

Both my kids (8&12) love having their Kite cards and accounts. They check their apps regularly and discuss their balances after each weeks pocket money drops. Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

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