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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:

Great that they get their own space, with a debit ca...

Great that they get their own space, with a debit card for withdrawing cash and making payments online, but all visible by me, and with good controls. They get their own app, so they can check the balance at any time. The only real drawback is the lack of functionally like direct debits, for example for paying a mobile phone bill. Also I have to manually pro-rate interest payments. Reviewed on: 13th March 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

Really simple experience to open account everything...

Really simple experience to open account everything was clear and straightforward and just so easy ! Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Quick easy helpful

I found it quick easy and helpful Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

So easy and efficient.

So easy and efficient. Love the app. Allows me to monitor their spend. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Kite card

Kite card this has been a great card, which offers my 13 year old everything they need to learn about banking at no extra charge. Improvements over the last 12 months including no fees and having a link to pay in directly to the kite account have made this an amazing card to have Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

I like my starling card

I had best think had best thing get starling card specifically when we are in holiday Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Ideal for my grandchildren.

Ideal for my grandchildren who live 100 miles away. I put bthday and holiday monies into accounts so they can buy what they want. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Kite cards are a game changer.

Kite cards are a game changer. Allowing my children to learn and manage their own money whilst still giving me overall control. I've not found another bank offering such a comprehensive service for parents. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Easy to use - great card and service

Easy to use - great card and service Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Great service and product

All good, great product and my daughter likes having her own card, it’s very handy, she’s is 12 Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

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