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Starling Bank: Kite Childrens Account reviews

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4.93
Based on 3,121 reviews, last reviewed 22nd Jan 2026
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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
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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)

Teaching Responsibility Without Stress

5
Being able to quickly alter withdrawal amounts, monitor spending and transfer makes Kite a really valuable tool..from school lunch fund to treats my 12 and 9 year olds love their Kite cards as do I! Reviewed on: 4th February 2022
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Great

5
My daughter loves it, and it’s easy to manage from my app Reviewed on: 4th February 2022
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Great banking for kids

5
My son is too young for his own debit card, so the Kite Card feature of Starling Bank is great. It’s the reason I switched to Starling. I transfer his pocket money into his Kite Card space and I can view and control what my son spends on his debit card. The kid’s app is so easy to use and is teaching my son how to manage money in a cashless society. I can’t recommend it highly enough! Reviewed on: 4th February 2022
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Simple and effective

5
Using the app to help the children think about money, and give them responsibility to look after it themselves is a real game-changer. The fact that there is easy and effective control over that money, makes me as a parent a lot more confident. I don't need to worry about lost cards and tears about money going missing. Reviewed on: 4th February 2022
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Easy to use and keep track of money, my son loves to see how much is on his account and the fun pics you can add to it makes it great for him

5
Love starling bank, and so easy to use for my son who has a kite account Reviewed on: 4th February 2022
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Ang

Brilliant

5
Very easy to use for an old technophobe like myself Reviewed on: 4th February 2022
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Darryl Wilkinson

Simple and easy to use

5
My child and I love the financial independence Kite provides. They can see exactly how much they have in their account and I can apply spending limits if I need to. It’s really easy to use and makes me feel I am in control, much like the main Starling app. Reviewed on: 4th February 2022
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Tara Pasque

Very clear and easy to use

5
Great app very easy to use. Great way to in courage saving Reviewed on: 4th February 2022
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Great

5
Great way to manage money for your child Reviewed on: 4th February 2022
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Excellent way to teach children to save

5
Both my boys age 10 and 13 use Starling Kite. They love being able to access their savings account with their own app and debit card. It has really motivated them to put money away and both have got ambitious savings plans now. As a parent I love being notified when they use their Kite cards as I can have discussions with them if the sweets budget is looking a bit out of control!! Excellent service from Starling, great app which is easy to navigate and full of useful information, I would definitely recommend this for kids. P.S there is a small charge for each savings space you set up, if kids are using a bank card but I feel it is good value. Reviewed on: 4th February 2022
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