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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

No new 1 star reviews

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

Super efficient service & simplicity of application

Super efficient service & simplicity of application Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Superb and easy to use.

Superb and easy to use. Simply way to give pocket money and to transfer Christmas and birthday money. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

I would like the ability to print statements for the...

I would like the ability to print statements for the kite account. Otherwise, I am very satisfied. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Great service at no cost.

Great service at no cost. Responsive customer service. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Easy to join and easy to manage money, app is great...

Easy to join and easy to manage money, app is great and new way of banking with spaces it's amazing! Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Great service and it’s free so the child gets to hav...

Great service and it’s free so the child gets to have all the money Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Easy to access on the app, easy to transfer money in...

Easy to access on the app, easy to transfer money in and out to my son's accounts so that he can spend it when he likes. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Best bank

Great service, app is so easy to use my daughter loves her little starling account Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Super easy to set up and a fantastic, modern app.

Super easy to set up and a fantastic, modern app. So different to other banks. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Starling outstrips other banks: so glad I joined

Starling outstrips other banks: I am so glad I joined and reccommend its products whenever I can, Business, Personal and Kite. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

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