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Starling Bank: Kite Childrens Account reviews

4.93
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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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)

Teaching responsibility

5
We’ve found the children’s account to be very helpful for our 7 year old. We’ve had a Starling space for his pocket money for a while, but this makes it so easy for him to check how much he has, and be able to save and spend and learn to be responsible with his money. Thank you Starling! Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

The kids were desperate to have a card of their own...

5
The kids were desperate to have a card of their own and feel a bit more independent when spending their pocket money. The kite spaces were perfect and it allows me and then to keep an eye on their spending. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Gives my child financial freedom and responsibility.

5
Gives my child financial freedom and responsibility. Never fails to work and easy to magae from a parents perspective Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Really enjoy the app and the card functions.

5
Really enjoy the app and the card functions. Especially abroad. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Game-Changer

5
Simple to set up. Easy to manage - Great to see my little goblins take more control over their spending and begin to recognise the value of things Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Great for children’s card and sharing link for depos...

5
Great for children’s card and sharing link for deposits, but not the best interest rate on the market Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

My son loves it and so easy to use

5
A great service. Really easy to use. Gives my son some independence with his money but all overseen by me. I can easily move funds from my account to his. And it's free! Couldn't ask for more. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Brilliant first bank card for my child.

5
Brilliant first bank card for my child. It’s great she can have her own card and see how she uses her money to learn about managing money, and I have total visibility and control. Can’t believe it’s all free with my Starling account! Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Does not support Apple / Google / Android Pay

3
Fine for in-person transactions if your child has their card with them. But without support for on-phone payments, I cannot recommend. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024
Reply from Starling Bank Hi Stephen, thanks for your review. We'll share this as feedback with our Kite team for you. Team Starling Response date: 25th April 2024
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It great my kids love it and gives them independence...

5
It great my kids love it and gives them independence with money Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

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