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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

Flying High with Kite

This is a great addition to the Starling offering. Gives my son the freedom to manage his own money, whilst also allowing me to keep an eye on what he's spending and where. Thank you. Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Go for it

I’ve just been telling a friend of mine about Kite and how easy it is to give children more control over their pocket money, even use a debit card. I’m loving it and my son is too Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Love it

I can see exactly what my child spends their money on, and maintain a level of control without them being aware. They on the other hand have an app and a card that works like an adults. Win win Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Straight forward banking

I love Starling and was thrilled to be able to set up accounts for my children. Very user friendly and easy to use. Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Excellent account for teenagers

Kite is an excellent way of providing teenagers with controlled access to their finances, with a card they can use for purchases when they are out and about but the ability for parents to monitor what they are buying, and set constraints as well as limits Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Great learning tool for children

Having th kite account has really added fin to shopping for my children. Whilst learning the responsibility of spending they are able to budget for what they wish to buy and we are able to send rewards directly over to them Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Stepping stone to learning financial responsibility

Two of my children have a kite account. I think it's a fantastic feature as it teaches them to be responsible with their money and introduces them how to save and spend money. I love the feature that allows my eldest to have access to her balance on her card from her own device as it gives her a sense of responsibility but I can still control all aspects of her card from my own starling account to keep her money safe and to keep an eye on what she's using her card for. The real time notifications when a transaction has been made is one of my favourite features as it goes through to not only her device but mine as well. And for only a monthly subscription of £2 a month you honestly can't go wrong! Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

The best service I have ever used

Only £2 a month per account they have own cards that are contactless I have full control on where these cards can be used and daily limits control too. They have the feeling of having there very own bank account and I can easily transfer into accounts from my own internet banking app I can also set that every Friday a payment goes straight to their account when I am paid. It’s brilliant Highly recommend and have recommended to any one that mentions wanting a account for children Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Great service great bank

No issues at all everything runs smooth as you would expect Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Children's Kite Debit Card

The Kite card is brilliant for my kids. I top up whenever I want and I know immediately what is being spent and where. Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

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