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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

Spaces are great.

Spaces are great. Best banking experience ever. Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

Great banking, great app, thanks very much

Great banking, great app, thanks very much Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

World class customer service

When I set up the Kite accounts, I needed to link my children's Kite apps to my Starling Bank app on my phone. It worked perfectly and instantly on two of my three children's accounts. Starling technical support were brilliant. They were professional, patient and thorough talking me through everything. When it still didn't work, they informed me they were working on a new method using QR codes and kept me informed at all stages until it was released and it worked straight away. World class customer service. Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

Brilliant functionality.

Brilliant functionality. Great for monitoring spending. Love that it’s fee free. Use this for my children to teach them how bank accounts, touchless etc work. Great app for them too. Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

I love the intuitive interface and how easy it is to...

I love the intuitive interface and how easy it is to find what you need. Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

It's good to have a watchful eye on spending

It's good to have a watchful eye on spending Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

Great product - very happy parent and child

Great product - very happy parent and child Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

very helpful staffs, excellent banking experience

i know they rated best business accounts, i’m ready to start them . Everything works perfectly. i’m impressed. Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

Excellent bank, always available, easy processes

Excellent bank, always available, easy processes Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

Easy, straight forward, effective, honest and stress...

Easy, straight forward, effective, honest and stress free banking. What else can I ask for? Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

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