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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)

Excellent and recommend

Great communication. Great help with setting up Kite cars. Keep an eye on spending Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

The best child acc

It is vary easy to open and work Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Really easy to use.

I’ve used go Henry and other banks Childs account but non are as easy to use as Kite. All the controls in one app along with my bank accounts. Kite is also better value for money. Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Quick, clear, great product

The Kite account is a great way to allow my daughter access to money, whether monthly allowance or a quick top up for an emergency. Love it. Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Great affordable account

Happy with the app as provides everything I need Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

A super app for young people

My son loves this app, given he's an IT freak and knows his way around all things tech with his eyes shut ... and I love it because I get alerts so I can see how many sweets he's buying :) Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Easy to use

Love the space feature and kite for my daughter Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Really quick and easy to use

Love this bank and app, it is quick and painless. Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

We love starling

We’ve been banking with starling for a few years now and the service is always brilliant. My daughter has her first account which she loves the freedom of having her own bank card. We can set limits on this and we can make sure she’s using her money wisely. Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

My son loves the freedom

It makes my son think about saving Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

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