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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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About this product

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.

Starling Bank Kite Childrens Account reviews (3121)

Review of the Starling Bank, Kite Childrens Account:

Just a superb bank compared to the competition

I love the fact that one debit card serves two purposes as a Euro card and as a sterling card. Not only that, but the card knows which currency is which, unlike, say, Google pay. Reviewed on: 10th February 2022

Great service

I love this account as it gives me oversight of my sons account but also gives him independence, control and easily accessible information on his account. Well worth the fee. Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Love starling bank!

Great service, alot cheaper and easier than GoHenry! Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

My daughter loves it!

It is wonderful for us to be working on money management together. I joined Starling terrible with money and genuinely the bank’s slogan that I was with the wrong bank is comongntrue for me. My money is under control for the first time ever. Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

We love Starling!

Starling is amazing, cannot fault, and recommend highly. Kite is fab, my daughter loves having the freedom and I have the reassurance to know she is protected. Its been fantastic to learn independent money skills. I encourage everyone to use Kite and Starling bank. Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Quick easy and worth the fee

Anyone needing a child account through the pandemic will know just how hard it is to get a high street bank to see you. Starling was perfect, fast, easy to use and a lot cheaper than some of those other brands marketing child debit cards. Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Best Children's Account

By far the best Children's Account. Easy to set up and use. Promoting Children's money skills and reassuring that it's linked to a parents account, in order to keep an eye on their spending. I'd recommend Kite by Starling Bank to anyone. Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Amazing

My children love knowing how much money they have in their account and how much they can save. It’s a great thing Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Easy way to learn banking and saving skills for the young

Just overall a great app and banking service Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

very convenient and reliable

very convenient and reliable for children. Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Easily accessible account for kids

I wanted an easy way to put money on a card for my daughter who is 12 so she can spend her pocket money when out in her own. Big banks won’t give people under 13 a debit card so no good. Found Starling kite and the setup was easy. Several months later my daughter is still using the Kite card and account. Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

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