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Starling Bank: Kite Childrens Account reviews

Name: Kite Childrens Account
Rating: 4.94 (3121 reviews)

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4.94

Based on 3,121 reviews, last reviewed 22nd Jan 2026

100% increase in 5 star reviews

in the past 90 days

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in the past 90 days

96%

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:

Quick and simple!

Quick and simple! Quick to set up and very simple to navigate around the app for your use. Brilliant. Reviewed on: 15th April 2024

Great service, commutation and user friendly app.

Great service, commutation and user friendly app. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Extremely easy to use.

Extremely easy to use. Setting up the account is a doddle and shows it can be done easily in the modern day and age we live in. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Just superb!

Excellent app and functionality, ideal for our two daughters. Replaced Rooster cards hey used to have. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Super service

Super service and easy to use for myself and my daughter. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Don't waste your time looking elsewhere.

Quick, straigtforward application. Card arrived in no time. Easy to use app to keep track on spending, deposit money, freeze card etc. Can't fault the card at all... so much better than the card I have for my son issued by a high street bank that I've been with for years. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

I have 3 kids who use Kite and its fabulous, they ha...

I have 3 kids who use Kite and its fabulous, they have visibility of their finances, gain an understanding of value but i have full control of managing it. My daughter is currently raising funds for a big trip to Ecuador and we have created a "space" for her to see how she is getting on with her fund raising which is really helpful. I love the versitility this app gives the whole family Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Quick and easy process with constant updates and exc...

Quick and easy process with constant updates and excellent how to tips Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Great account for children.

Great app bank account which allows my daughter to learn about money and using a bank account under my supervision. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Great app !

Very easy to open accounts and great app ! Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Very easy to set up, transfer of direct debits v eas...

Very easy to set up, transfer of direct debits v easy and accurate, but having difficulty setting up a joint account Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

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