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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

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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

Easy to set up. Kite should have own sort code and account number Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Amazing bank, highly recommend

When I needed help staff were quick to do so, easy set up for spaces, allows easy online organisation of money for a variety of priorities. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Great accounts

Had no problem with my main account or my children’s kite accounts and very easy to use. Used abroad with great exchange rates and no issues using them! Recommended to a friend. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Monetary Maturity_Financial Autonomy!!

Fabulous experience all round! Love the fact my sons account is linked to mine - (but at the same time he has his own “grown up” account - makes transferring cash super easy! Gives children a sense of monetary maturity, instilling a financial autonomy. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Never had the problem with the account.

Never had the problem with the account. It could do with some fun features but it works great Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Great account, easy to use, simple and free.

Great account, easy to use, simple and free. Beats other accounts that charge for children’s accounts. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

It's so easy to transfer money and my daughter loves...

It's so easy to transfer money and my daughter loves having her own bank card. I'm also about to set up another card for my other daughter Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

So easy to use notified about all my transactions

So easy to use notified about all my transactions Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Excellent services .

Excellent services .east to use and manage .friendly page . Reviewed on: 26th March 2024

Free and Fab

Since Kite became free, it has been a god send. Not only can I monitor my sons spending I can also see where he is! So not only can I see what he is spending I can see where he is spending it on real time Reviewed on: 21st March 2024

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