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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)

Brilliant, simple and wasy

Love the bank (and that’s after not getting an overdraft!). Easy to use, brilliant kids app. Honestly a cracking bank Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Perfect first step to financial independence

A great first account for children to learn to use a bank card and manage their money Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Bank of Mum!

Helps to break the ice about talking about money. It also helps make sure they are not stranded when out and about. Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Gives me everything I need from a bank in a simple way

Easy to use and understand. Gives me everything I need from a bank with no effort on my part in setting up. Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Easy for kids

The children’s kite account is perfect for kids, especially with the latest update wheee they can have their own app on their smartphone so they can log into their account to check their spending and balance etc. it’s quick and simple to move money across to the Kite account and the funds clear into the account immediately, as well as that I can set up automatic transfers to the account. My child can pretty much do the same as I can with spending online or in stores or cash withdrawals. I think that the best thing is that the child can not buy age restrictioned items as the card will not work. All in all I wouldn’t choose any other bank and I have tried a few but stoped and stayed when I came to Starling. Thank you Starling for providing this service 5* Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Great product, however missing some vital technologies like gpay and apple pay

The account is a great product band works well, just need to add a few more technologies like gpay and apple pay. Kids are yech savy these days and want these options on there banking. Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Brilliant

I’ve used spaces since they launched it, it has been really easy to set up, use and maintain. Kids and I find it easy. Customer service swift and helpful when one of my kids had a scammer. They helped me sort it out and reclaim the money. Great banking Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

This is a easy affordable way to teach kids to control there money absolutely recommend

Teaches kids how to control there money with the app they can see how much they have and is parents can see what and where there spending it ! Absolutely recommend 1000% Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Excellent service

My daughter has learnt so much using her app and has even started saving Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Brilliant for Kids!

My 11yr old kids enjoy using their account. They can see activity and it's helping them to understand basic financial matters. Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

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