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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

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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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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

Absolutely fantastic.

Absolutely fantastic. Was happy to pay but even more happy now it’s free. Love the app. Reviewed on: 14th March 2024

Independence and knowledge of money!

My grandson loves the independence that Kite gives him, and I love that I’m able to see every transaction he makes and where he’s spending his money and If it’s an online transaction I have to give my authorisation. Reviewed on: 14th March 2024

The account is free and offers both an app for paren...

The account is free and offers both an app for parent and child which is great way to get money management skills early Reviewed on: 14th March 2024

Easy to use.

Easy to use. No Hassle. Quick to set up. Reviewed on: 14th March 2024

Both my children have a kite card.

Both my children have a kite card. It works well preparing them for the debit card use of adult life. They enjoy bring able to monitor their spending in their own app. Always good customer service when we have needed replacement cards or other help. Reviewed on: 14th March 2024

Excellent banking service.

Excellent banking service. Easy to understand for my 11 year old daughter Reviewed on: 14th March 2024

Very east to use app even wuth the kita account...

Very east to use app even wuth the kita account added Reviewed on: 14th March 2024

Excellent account for Children

Setup this account for my son. It has helped him learn to save, spend carefully and manage money. He's in his final years of school, so good preparation for daily life. Reviewed on: 14th March 2024

Very quick and easy to set up.

Very quick and easy to set up. Problem free. Reviewed on: 14th March 2024

Don't take my word for it just download the App of S...

Don't take my word for it just download the App of Starling and see yourself Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

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