KidStart Reviews 

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4.6

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

KidStart is a great way to put some money aside for your child, without it coming out of your own pocket, by simply clicking via their platform. Its so easy to do and the one time in 18 years I needed... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I got kidstart when I had my daughter in 2013. I can understand why people go towards topcashback and quidco or some other sites. They usually have a higher rate. Put simply a higher rate means... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Kidstart really is amazing! We have been collecting earnings on our online spending for the last 10 years and we have made a good chunk back, which goes into the kids savings accounts. There’s no... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

So easy to use and my kids benefit from me buying their clothes and toys (oh and a few tiny wheeny bits for me too LOL)- it’s win win! Simply link their bank accounts and the money is transferred aut... See more

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You and your family can earn money back for your little one's future from over 2,000 top retailers. KidStart is free to join and the money you collect will be used to top up your child's savings account. Our mission is to help parents do the best for their kids with a little help along the way.


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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Been using Kidstart for years now since…

Been using Kidstart for years now since my Daughter was born. Has saved over £100 so a nice little nest egg building. Would definitely recommend.

5 September 2023
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Hi Sarah, so great to hear that you're saving for your daughter! Do keep it up!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Happy KidStart user for 12 years

I have been using KidStart since I was pregnant with my daughter 12 years ago and saved over £700 for her just for buying things online I would have bought anyway. The savings soon add up and you can choose to open a connected stocks and share Junior ISA to pay the money into. If you buy online, it’s a no brainer.

3 September 2023
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This is a fantastic case study - thank you for sharing, Sarah! It really does add up. Keep it up.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

A great way to save…

This is a great way to be able to save and get money back on what we would normal spend and it goes to my child. I love that they have many retailers/ companies they work with, I hope it expands to more businesses. I took away a star as I feel that some of the businesses should have a bigger percentage of savings/ cash back. I hope the beanstalk savings and investment pans out when my child is old enough to take it out and have a decent amount saved. Great scheme for your children, very easy to navigate and use, and savings goes to the pot not too long after purchase.

1 September 2023
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Reply from KidStart

Thanks for the great review, Kylie. We'll definitely take your points on board. Do get in touch if there's any specific retailers that you'd like us to add.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Good savings and cashback scheme for children…

I think the scheme is a really good addition to the many cash back schemes that are available. We often use online shopping and the fact that I can invite family members to join in the cash back service, all whilst saving for my toddler is a really well thought at idea. The service is really user friendly, with a desktop plugin that reminds you to click the link to save if there are cashback services available on the website.

27 August 2023
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Thank you for saving with KidStart, Nadine! Really good to hear that you're making use of all our great tools and features.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A nice way to save for my kid

A nice way to save a little more for my kids future. Offers are not always as goo as other cashback sites, but the money going into my childs ISA via beanstalk is a bonus.

23 August 2023
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Thanks for using both KidStart and Beanstalk to save for your kids, Jonathan.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Kidstart is excellent. Do not hesitate to use it!

I really enjoy using kidstart. I have earned over £100.00 for my children. It even lets you split the money earned to different children, and it even allowed me to open a S&S Junior ISA to put the money into. Honestly it is really easy to use, great to track the money earned, and is helping my children's future to grow. Couldn't recommend them enough. The customer service are also really polite, quick to respond and professional. Thank you!

4 May 2023
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Reply from KidStart

Hi Amy, thank you for taking the time to leave this review. It's great to hear that you're enjoying using KidStart to help you save for your children and that you've opened Junior ISAs too!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Customer service is amazing

Customer service is amazing, they are fast in replying and give clear answers.

6 April 2023
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Reply from KidStart

Hi Reem, thank you for taking the time to leave this review and great to hear that you had a great experience with our support team. We pride ourselves on our customer service!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy to use

Easy to use. An extra something that will be useful I am sure for our grandson one day. Who doesn't need a little pocket of money somewhere.

1 February 2023
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Reply from KidStart

Hi Graham, thank you for using KidStart to help you save for your grandson and for this review!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Used for years - great idea

I have been using Kidstart for a number of years, and have their useful Chrome plug-in installed too, so I don't forget.
It's really very simple to use and you should definitely check it out.

31 January 2023
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Reply from KidStart

Hi Matt, thank you for using KidStart for so long, we really appreciate it!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A great way to save the pennies for…

A great way to save the pennies for your children whilst online shopping! It’s amazing how quickly it all adds up with very little effort!

31 January 2023
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Hi Rebecca, it's fab to hear you think KidStart is great how quickly you're seeing your savings add up

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Saved for your kids as you buy

Love using Kidstart because savings can be made with online purchases that I would be making anyway such as groceries, school uniform, gifts AND money saved directly into kids' savings accounts. A few pence per purchase soon adds up to a few extra ££ per year per child. Really easy to find websites offering deals with the toolbar and /or the search function

31 January 2023
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Hi Sarah, thank you for your review and for using KidStart to help you save for your children on your shopping!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic way to top up my son’s…

Fantastic way to top up my son’s savings just by buying online. He missed out on money from the government so this helps to make up for that! I would recommend KidStart to anyone.

1 February 2023
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Reply from KidStart

Thank you for your review and for using KidStart to help you save for your son! It's great to hear that you'd recommend us too. Make sure to use your referral link to earn a thank you bonus when you do recommend to others :)

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Shopping once you go to the site and…

Shopping once you go to the site and link our from there, seems to work. But linking credit cards never has. Over several years of intermittent shopping I've taken about 70 quid from my kiddybank, so it may be worth doing!

1 February 2023
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Reply from KidStart

Hi Tim, it's great to hear that you've saved so much with KidStart! Regarding linking your card, this is only needed when we have instore retail partners, which is not something we have at the moment. For online purchases you need to click through from the website, app or Savings Prompt. I hope this helps and if you have any questions please email us at support@kidstart.co.uk

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Useful cashback site

Useful cashback site, goes straight into son’s bank account. Most retailers work well, Sainsbury’s doesn’t and you need to chase. Better on Chrome than Safari

1 February 2023
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Reply from KidStart

Thank you for using KidStart to help you save for your son! Regarding the tracking issues with Sainsbury's you've had it would be helpful to find out more about this, so we can investigate and raise with Sainsbury's. If you've not shared details of your experience with our support team, please email support@kidstart.co.uk and we can look into this.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fab way to save for grandson

Have been saving for grandson and app is easy to use and have saved over £90 - Fabulous

1 February 2023
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Reply from KidStart

Thank you for using KidStart to help you save for your grandson and leaving this review. Kirsten

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Easy to use

Easy to use. Sometimes I forget to go via Kidstart, but it's good to know that when I do, it's earning money for my daughters.

3 January 2023
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Reply from KidStart

Hi Lorna, thank you for leaving this review and for using KidStart! We recommend downloading the Savings Prompt if you shop on a desktop as this will remind you when you're on a retailer's website that you can earn KidStart Savings with

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A brilliant idea

A brilliant idea, we’ll executed through the app. A painless way to save for your kids future and invest in an ISA that your kids will be able to access once they are 18.
The best part is the ease with which you can save while shopping.

1 February 2023
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Reply from KidStart

Hi Mike, it's great to hear you think KidStart is brilliant! Thank you for your review.

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