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Starling Bank: Kite Childrens Account reviews

Name: Kite Childrens Account
Rating: 4.93 (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

Really good bank.

Really good bank. Love the Children's Account. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Love having a Starling account and the kite for my d...

Love having a Starling account and the kite for my daughter,. Very and loads of information. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Daughter is 12 and loves it

Great that my daughter can have a bank account with a card and use it to make online purchases etc it’s really helping her manage her money Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Fantastic service for my son who is 10 years old.

Fantastic service for my son who is 10 years old. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Independence without monthly fees

The kite card gives my son his independence without any extra costs. I can monitor where he spends his money and top up when his balance is low. I would highly recommend Kite to any care givers who don’t want to handle cash. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Fantastic product for children

Fantastic product that is helping to introduce healthy financial habits for my 8YO daughter. The features make it easy to track her spending and allows her to see what she is spending her money on and to set financial goals. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Brilliant service

Easy way to create money spaces for my children and for them to get used to a bank account Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Extremely satisfied

It’s been good. Would recommend it to others Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Simple to deal with.

Simple to deal with. Intuitive app. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Such an easy onboarding experience

Such an easy onboarding experience and my son loves his new found financial freedom Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

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