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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.
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.
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.”
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!
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.
