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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

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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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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 (3121)

Easy to use.great for children’s spending

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.

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.

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!

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

Financial freedom for kids - with safety on

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

Very easy to use.

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

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.

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

Son was in Italy with the school trip used kite...

Son was in Italy with the school trip and used kite card easily. Only one shop wouldn’t accept it, but to be fair I don’t think they accept other cards either so he used cash. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

How Apps should work

Simple and clear app to use. But also on hand and can easily speak to a customer service support if needed. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

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