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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

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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)

After being with hsbc for over 30 years with terribl...

After being with hsbc for over 30 years with terrible service and outdated app I cannot believe how helpful this bank is and so accessible on my phone .. really glad I opted to move with the times Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Its been a really easy and intuitive experience.

Its been a really easy and intuitive experience. I would not hesitate to recommend. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Great bank

I have no issues with starling. It's so easy to use. Especially with the kids accounts. I also recommend them. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Brilliant experience to teach your children financia...

Brilliant experience to teach your children financial skills. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Be efficient and user friendly, has alot of security...

Be efficient and user friendly, has alot of security features to keep my accounts safe and overall a good bank for kids adults and business. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

6 year old loves his account!

My 6 year old son loves his account and having a debit card has sparked his interest in learning about money :) Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

The kit card is great but but is so restricted.

The kit card is great but but is so restricted it cannot treated as as card a child can spent on, because it doesn't support apple pay or the use for online payments Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Reply from Starling Bank Hi Jay, we're sorry to hear this. The Kite card can be used online - https://help.starlingbank.com/personal/topics/starling-kite/. If you're having issues with the card online, please come through live chat in the app, so we can take a look into this for you. We'll share feedback with our team about having Kite cards on mobile wallet. Team Starling Response date: 25th April 2024

Great kids account

Great from the start account was so easy to open. Can’t wait for my youngest to turn 6 so I can open his account Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Perfect for my daughter to use in UK or overseas

Perfect for my daughter. Instant notifications of spending. Easy & instant transfers from my account if I need to top her up. Free overseas transactions which is ideal for school trips - no hidden extra charges like other accounts. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

The kite account has been excellent for my 3 childre...

The kite account has been excellent for my 3 children teaching them money/financial skills in younger years to help them have some control and understanding of saving and spending Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

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