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Starling Bank: Kite Childrens Account reviews

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

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4.93

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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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:

Just a superb bank compared to the competition

I love the fact that one debit card serves two purposes as a Euro card and as a sterling card. Not only that, but the card knows which currency is which, unlike, say, Google pay. Reviewed on: 10th February 2022

Excellent banking service.

Excellent banking service. Within two clicks my kite childs bank was open and with no fuss. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Same service, no fees.

I have switched my children accounts from a similar service with monthly fees. Kite is great. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Seemless experience, when I have an issue it is sort...

Seemless experience, when I have an issue it is sorted in a rapid manner Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Just right for an 8 year old

Great concept and just the right level of features for my 8 year old. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Great app and easy to use.

Great app and easy to use. Good value and gives my kids independence the need but with great safe guards Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

From Pre-teen necessity to our default current account

We became Starling customers to give our pre-teen son his own bankcard. But have loved the account features so much it is now used as our daily account. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Excellent service

Kite gives me easy control and visibility of my kids spends to give them more freedom and financial responsibility. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

good work starling

easy to use and good that I know when my daughter is spending Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Easy to setup and manage with my child

It was very easy to setup and manage with my child and interactively secured. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Very easy and convenient to use anywhere in the world.

Very easy and convenient to use anywhere in the world. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

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