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Help kids manage their pocket money and turn their spending into skills.
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 and help them understand where their money goes with their own version of the app. All while keeping an eye on things, from yours.
16 or 17? Head over to our teen account.
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
They’ll get their own version of the app, so they can keep an eye on their transactions and get notifications whenever they spend.
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 their app to start conversations about money. With instant notifications and access to their balance and transactions, they’ll see exactly where their money goes.
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."
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.
Get started"The feature that lets us lock and secure the card if it’s lost or stolen, gives us extra confidence that we know her money is safe."
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Already a Starling customer? Just follow these steps:
Open the Starling app from the account you want the Kite card connected to (personal or joint). Once you’re logged in, tap on Spaces.
Follow these simple steps so they can view their balance and transactions, and receive notifications when they spend:
Download the Starling Bank app onto your child’s phone. You do this by going to the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
