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Starling Bank: Kite Childrens Account reviews

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Based on 3,123 reviews, last reviewed 16th Apr 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

Straightforward and effective way to manage money fo... Straightforward and effective way to manage money for the kids Reviewed on: 16th April 2026
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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 (3123)

Very easy to set up accounts and easy to use on a da...

5
Very easy to set up accounts and easy to use on a daily basis. Brilliant card for using abroad. As good as having cash in your pocket, without the risks involved in holding lots of cadh Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Kite accounts for my young children

5
I have Kite accounts for my daughter (11) and son (10) who receive a monthly pocket money allowance. It is helping to educate them on financial management and is extremely easy for them to use. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Easy to use.great for children’s spending

5
Easy to use. I get a notification of everything my daughter spends and can control and manage her money easily. It was also good for her to use whilst on a school trip abroad. Love it. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Easy but thorough process.

5
Easy but thorough process. Very efficient and does what we wanted but couldn’t get from a high street bank as never open when children not at school! Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Easy to use and set up.

5
Easy to use and set up. Kids can take ownership of their own money check balances etc. great that’s it’s free too. Keep it up. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

So easy to use!

5
So easy to use! Not like other high street banks. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Financial freedom for kids - with safety on

5
Easy to manage child finances, monitor spend and give essential financial freedom with safety net Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Very easy to use.

5
Very easy to use. I have control of the kite spaces without taking control from the children. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Ability to own a bank account and to manage it

5
It makes my children to own a bank account and to manage there money. It makes me to quickly identify my children weakest link on money management Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Starling /Kite is super easy to use.

5
Starling /Kite is super easy to use. Good customer support , great app. 10/10 Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

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