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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

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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:

Great that they get their own space, with a debit ca...

Great that they get their own space, with a debit card for withdrawing cash and making payments online, but all visible by me, and with good controls. They get their own app, so they can check the balance at any time. The only real drawback is the lack of functionally like direct debits, for example for paying a mobile phone bill. Also I have to manually pro-rate interest payments. Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

GREAT - easy, accessible, value.

GREAT - easy, accessible, value. better than other banks I have used Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

User friendly

Easy to navigate and an immediate overview and you can quickly add and withdraw when needed Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Simple and easy to use products.

Simple and easy to use products. Excellent help & support, from real people Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Easy to use online banking.

Easy to use online banking.I lost my card they send me next day an other card.Excellent service! Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

A good all rounder

Extremely helpful if you need to contact the team. App is user friendly & great for children to use their version on their phone. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Kite is the best option for a child's bank account.

Easy to setup, no fees, no trips to a branch, card was dispatched promptly and the whole process was quick and easy from start to finish. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Starling is a superb brand with a great kids option!

It was easy to set up and it is easy to use. Emails are simple and concisely written. I would 100% recommend Starling to everyone! My kids enjoy the freedom of having their own card and I like them not having to carry cash. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Great and convenient banking.

Great and convenient banking. They always strive to be above the competition Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

My daughter loves her account and that she can check...

My daughter loves her account and that she can check it without asking me too! The functionality of the account and card is great and now that the fee has been removed I can't fault it! Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Great for foreign exchange to reduce fees and excell...

Great for foreign exchange to reduce fees and excellent for kids to give them independence with an app they can monitor and see themselves. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

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