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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

Used Starling for years now, and won’t be changing

Used Starling for several years now and both my sons had kite cards. My eldest is now 17 and has moved to the next account. I speak highly of Starling to anyone that will listen Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

Fantastic service

Current account switch over was quick and painless, and starling kite for my daughter is a great facility Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

Easy to use and quick to communicate with!

Easy to use and quick to communicate with! Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

Everything you need

Starling are a great bank, always contactable and responsive. Everything you need. Very happy Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

Get above the rest bank with the best

After working in banking fir years I find them way above the standards of any high street bank Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

It's wonderful bank.

It's wonderful bank. App it's very easy to use. Never had any problems. Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

Changed the way I handle money for the better.

The savings spaces are the best. Then I changed 2 of them to Kite spaces with cards for my children. I have complete control and make sure that I have money put away for certain bills, holiday or Christmas. It's really helped with my money handling, which was shocking in the past. Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

I have children with Kite accounts.

I have children with Kite accounts. They both use the app on their phones which gives them a sense of responsibility of their money. They also really enjoy the independence of being able to pay for items themselves. Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

The app is simple and easy to use.

The app is simple and easy to use. My kids love it and the freedom of checking there bank balance. Best of all I have full control. Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

The service is seamless snd just works

The service is seamless snd just works Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

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