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Starling Bank: Kite Childrens Account reviews

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Based on 3,123 reviews, last reviewed 16th Apr 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

Straightforward and effective way to manage money fo... Straightforward and effective way to manage money for the kids Reviewed on: 16th April 2026
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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 (3123)

Easiest bank I've dealt with when needed to change n...

5
Easiest bank I've dealt with when needed to change name etc Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

Fantastic child bank account and their customer serv...

5
Fantastic child bank account and their customer service is second to none. Very easy to use Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

Excellent for my daughter

5
Excellent for my daughter I can see what spends and where and when there was a problem the bank felt with it very quickly Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

it's great that i get alerts to what my children are...

5
it's great that i get alerts to what my children are spending and i can approve there transactions. Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

Great customer service

5
Great customer service with quick online chat and message service. Delighted the charges have been lifted for children’s accounts. No plans to go elsewhere. Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

Easy to use, great app and excellent customer service.

5
Easy to use, great app and excellent customer service. Answering question quick and throughly. mum an advocate of the bank and have move many of the family over. Great interest rate on a current account too. Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

Excellent.

5
Excellent. Helpful and friendly. Myself and 2 children have accounts. Always been a pleasure to deal with Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

Amazingly easy and intuitive to use

5
I have a Starling ac and a kite ac for my son and it is so easy to manage his card and move money it’s a revelation vs the old style accounts my older children had Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

Helps my children for their futures

5
Helps my children understand and learn to be responsible with their money Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

Very simple to use

5
Very simple to use and great to be able to allow my 12 year old to use her own card, which I can easily transfer money into her account. Reviewed on: 13th March 2024

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