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Starling Bank: Kite Childrens Account reviews

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Based on 3,120 reviews, last reviewed 26th Feb 2025
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Latest highest rating:

5

Excellent customer service. Excellent customer service. Excellent protection on childrens accounts, and debit and savings accounts. Reviewed on: 26th February 2025
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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.

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Starling Bank Kite Childrens Account reviews (3120)

Great banking app!

4
Very easy to use. Kids have their own card and app. It also notifies you when they've spent. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

The Perfect start for your children in money...

5
It allowed me to set up the accounts for my daughters, which in turn enables them spend pocket money, etc as well as providing a great insight into the world of money. They are also able to track and check their balances, as I am too, and budget. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

We love Kite cards.

5
We love Kite cards. My son can use it for busses to school and it's so easy for him to spend in a controlled way. I get the notification. I can get him to buy me something and just transfer to his kite. Love it! Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Excellent way for kids to learn good financial habits

5
Kite kids space is a great way to allow kids to have a debit card and no fees is brilliant. Would like to see Apple / Google Pay supported in the future. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Very Happy

5
Effortless and assured banking that always seems one step ahead of what is required. Really happy with the whole experience. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Everything you could ask for.

5
Everything you could ask for. Customer service have been great when needed! Highly recommend. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

A rarely need to contact them, everything just works...

5
A rarely need to contact them, everything just works and the Kite account is evolving in the right way. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Quick and easy

5
Very quick and prompt to set up. Was looking for a suitable debit card for my teenager, starling rocked all the right boxes/ so easy to keep a check on outgoings and to transfer in . Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Account works perfectly for my son.

5
Account works perfectly for my son. Not many businesses make things free after originally charging for it, especially banks, so full credit to Starling for the little extra help. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

My Experience has been good so far, Kite works well.

4
My Experience has been good so far, Kite works well. Only gripe is that the cards which are associated with Kite cannot be used with Tokenised payment methods such as Apple Pay or Android Pay. But the children just carry the cards when they might be needing to pay for stuff Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

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