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 and help them understand where their money goes with their own version of the app. With our debit card for kids, you can keep an eye on their spending while they learn about money. It’s simple, secure and convenient banking for kids.
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
Our children’s debit card come at 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.
Why Kite’s great for kids
Great for pocket money. Our debit card for kids is safer and easier to use 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.”
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. Our children’s debit cards also come with spending control limits.
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.
“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.”
Get startedFeatures of our kid’s bank card
- Set daily spending limits
- Top up the card with a tap or set up regular transfers from your own account
- Set where it can be used; in shops, online or at cash machines
- Download their own version of the app, to give them access to their balance and transaction list, plus instant notifications whenever they spend
- 24/7 UK customer support
- Instant card locking
- Monthly spending breakdowns
- No fees overseas
New Kite customers gifted a UEFA Women’s EURO 2022™ Official Panini sticker album bundle!
To celebrate our national sponsorship of the UEFA Women’s EURO 2022, new Kite customers will receive a UEFA Women’s EURO 2022™ official sticker album and pack of stickers for their child as a thank you! Offer available while stocks last. T&Cs apply.
Sign up to Kite for £2 a month.
How to get a Starling Kite debit card for kids
Already a Starling customer? Just follow these steps to add a children’s debit card to your account:
Step 2
Tap on ‘Child Space’ and follow the steps to set one up.
Step 3
That’s it! Nice work – it’ll be winging its way to you shortly.
Step 1
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.
Step 2
Tap on ‘Child Space’ and follow the steps to set one up.
Step 3
That’s it! Nice work – it’ll be winging its way to you shortly.
Step 1
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.
Step 2
Tap on ‘Child Space’ and follow the steps to set one up.
Step 3
That’s it! Nice work – it’ll be winging its way to you shortly.
How our debit card for kids works
Follow these simple steps so they can view their balance and transactions, and receive notifications when they spend:
Step 3
Pair your two devices. To do this you must be nearby. On your child’s phone, simply tap ‘Get Started’. On your phone, go to ‘Manage Space’ and tap ‘Set up an app’.
Step 4
You should both see a 4 digit code on your screens. Check that they match. If they do, you can tap ‘Confirm’. Once the app has loaded on your child’s phone, you’re all done!
Step 1
Download the Starling Bank app onto your child’s phone. You do this by going to the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
Step 2
Once downloaded, tap ‘Log In’, followed by ‘Set up an app for Starling Kite’.
Step 3
Pair your two devices. To do this you must be nearby. On your child’s phone, simply tap ‘Get Started’. On your phone, go to ‘Manage Space’ and tap ‘Set up an app’.
Step 4
You should both see a 4 digit code on your screens. Check that they match. If they do, you can tap ‘Confirm’. Once the app has loaded on your child’s phone, you’re all done!
Step 1
Download the Starling Bank app onto your child’s phone. You do this by going to the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
Step 2
Once downloaded, tap ‘Log In’, followed by ‘Set up an app for Starling Kite’.
Step 3
Pair your two devices. To do this you must be nearby. On your child’s phone, simply tap ‘Get Started’. On your phone, go to ‘Manage Space’ and tap ‘Set up an app’.
Step 4
You should both see a 4 digit code on your screens. Check that they match. If they do, you can tap ‘Confirm’. Once the app has loaded on your child’s phone, you’re all done!
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.
Here’s just some of the good stuff you can expect from your own Starling account:
- No fees overseas
- Speedy set-up; for you, and your child’s Kite card
- Flexible overdrafts and competitive loans
- Clever features, like Round-Ups and Spending Insights
