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Name: Kite Childrens Account
Rating: 4.94 (3117 reviews)

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4.94

Based on 3,117 reviews, last reviewed 13th Jun 2024

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5

Great child / teen account A great way for your children to be able to manage their own finances but with you still in control. Reviewed on: 13th June 2024

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 (3117)

Good first bank for kids

My son loves it. It’s very straightforward Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Awesome

The best app and banking online for child, simple, interactive and easy to use and control. I love it ! Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

SLICK SLICK SLICK!!

Love starling both for me and my son. Great for his independence and learning to manage money whilst I retain control and visibility Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Starling - simply the best

So easy to use. Well designed app that means I can keep a check on my daughters spending and she can see what she has spent before spending any further cash. Fantastic idea before being let loose with a full account. Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Perfect to teach the kids how to be responsible

I love the children’s kite accounts. I have used a few different competitors cards over the years but I feel Starling’s is the best. I love that they can have their own app and debit card. I pay my kids pocket money in each week and also negotiate how much of Christmas/birthday money goes onto their kite account for instant access and how much they save. I think it’s very important that we teach our children how to be responsible with money and having a card so young and the app is a great education. My children have learnt so far how to save for items they want and also the steps to take if for example their card is lost. They also check their money regular through the app so they know what they have spent and how much they have left and of course if mum has forgotten their pocket money lol. It is also fantastic that I have access to their accounts as well. Should I need to take money out for any reason (they forget their card and want me to pay for something for example). Also the control to reduce how much they spend and where is a great tool Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Peace of mind

my son has begun to understand the meaning of saving money, spending money, etc. The importance of financial management Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Easy peasy to use

My 2 grandsons love using the kite app. I love the way I can keep in control of their money with it being attached to my starling account. Excellent!! Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Great

Great for kids to learn about money. Will be better if that’s will be free like adults accounts Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

My boy loves it

We took out the Kite card when my eldest turned 6 and he loves the freedom and "grown up" feeling of using a card to buy his toys/sweets. Will definitely be getting for our next child when they turn 6. Much easier than cash pocket money! Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

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