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Starling Kite
Help kids manage their pocket money and turn their spending into skills.
Say hello to Starling Kite: a Space within your account for young people aged 6-16.
It’s like a child bank account, but built seamlessly into your account for better visibility and control. Set it up in minutes, transfer money onto their Kite card in seconds, keep an eye on their spending and help them build great habits for the future.
Easy control Set up a Kite space for your child in minutes, ping cash over instantly or set up regular transfers, all from a single app. Plus get a notification the second they spend.
Financial flying lessons Use the app to show them where their money goes and help them work towards visual saving goals. A child-friendly version of the app is coming soon!
A single monthly fee All you’ll pay is a flat fee of £2 a month per card. Plus unlike some competitors, we don’t charge for transfers or ATM withdrawals.
A fully-licensed bank You’re still the primary account holder, so the money you add to Kite is covered by your account’s FSCS protection up to £85,000.
Great for pocket money. Safer and easier than cash – and a simple way for them to learn about grown-up spending and saving.
Great for life lessons. Use the tools in your app to start conversations about money, by showing them where their money goes and how saving works.
Great for the planet. As a branchless, paperless bank that runs mainly on renewable energy, we’re a greener bank for a greener generation. Plus we plant trees, too!
"It’s fun to use. You don’t have to spend your parents’ money. You can learn how to use your card when you grow up."
Why Kite’s great for you
Under one roof. No more switching between apps. You’ll get the full picture and see what they’re spending directly from your app.
And under your wing. Get instant payment notifications whenever they spend and full access to their spending history, plus set spending limits for specific types of transactions.
Safety. Contactless beats cash for peace of mind. Lock the card instantly if it’s lost or stolen and get money over to them wherever they are.
Download the app and apply for an account. Then, tap on Spaces and follow the existing customers steps.
Click the ‘Get the app’ button in the bottom right of your screen.
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Download the app and apply for an account. Then, tap on Spaces and follow the existing customers steps.
Enter your number in the box below and we’ll send you a text with a link to download the app.
Our Privacy Notice sets out how the personal data collected from you will be processed by us.
Looking for help?
Our help centre is designed to be your first port of call whenever you have questions about our products and services. It’s often the quickest way to get the answers you need – from within the app or online.
