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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)

Great set up easy to use and understand

Great set up easy to use and understand for both myself and the children, great interface. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

easy to use, good shared experience.

easy to use, good shared experience. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Very easy and quick to set up an account for each of...

Very easy and quick to set up an account for each of my children and no monthly fees. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Love everything about starling easy to access

Love everything about starling easy to access Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Excellent service

Called as had an issue with daughters app as had changed phone. The guy we spoke to was superb. So nice that call handlers based uk. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Good for my kids

It's great, easy and good for my family Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Kite card is excellent for children and that it’s fr...

Kite card is excellent for children and that it’s free with no subscription is even better the ease of transferring money onto the kite card allowing friends family also to be able to send money to the kite card as a gift putting the kite account onto my daughters phone was a bit problematic at first and took x3 goes as our phones wouldn’t pair Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Great that it’s free.

Great that it’s free. Kids love there cards. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Excellent product - highly recommend

Excellent product. Very easy to use. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

I setup a Kite account for my daughter.

I setup a Kite account for my daughter. She loves being able to use it online and in stores. For a 7 year old, it's important to teach them things like banking and how to make a purchase safely. I love Kite! Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

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