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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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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)

Good to spend and save

5
Found it difficult at first but once I understood the app find it fine , I think it’s good to try and teach children about saving and spending Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Great bank, always sorted any problems I've had with...

5
Great bank, always sorted any problems I've had without delay, can't fault at all, very happy. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Easy to use and manage from a parents perspective.

5
Easy to use and manage from a parents perspective. Great app controls for a parent to control spending and usage of child card Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Fab children Kite account

5
Both of my daughters have Kite accounts, and its great i can have an overview of everything, and even better its now free. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

its a great way of monitoring responsible spending

5
its a great way of monitoring responsible spending Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

So easy, practical and educational for my child.

5
So easy, practical and educational for my child. Runs very smoothly no issues at all. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Everything just 'works' exactly as it should.

5
Everything just 'works' exactly as it should. the grand kids love the independence having their own card gives them and anyone can put money in their account. AND they get a decent rate of interest too Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Kite is brilliant for kids!

5
Kite is brilliant for kids! Perfect for helping children understand money & fantastic they get their own cash card to use in shops. Wonderful that it's free & long may that continue. Fabulous! Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Fantastic way for a child to understand money.

5
A brilliant idea that an adult can keep on top of what their children are spending and that keeps the child safe absolutely fantastic service Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Kite excellent kids account.

5
Kite excellent kids account. Easy to use. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

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