KidStart Reviews 

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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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  1. Cashback Provider

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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 1 out of 5 stars

Just a heads up folks

Just a heads up folks. Read the small print for each supplier you intend to purchase from. Cannot use John Lewis e-gift vouchers to make valid purchases!

April 21, 2021
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Reply from KidStart

Hi AC, sorry for the delay in response to your feedback. Unfortunately, this is a T&C implemented by many of our retailers. Sorry, for any inconvenience this has caused and we hope it hasn't put you off using KidStart in future.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very helpful

Karen was very helpful and pursued an issue on my behalf to get a conclusive answer. On each of my enquiries to Kidstart, they have replied very quickly and with full answers.

March 31, 2021
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Reply from KidStart

Hi Rita, thank you for this great feedback, I will make sure to share this with Karen!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Great customer service

Just wanted to reiterate what other people have said: received very speedy, efficient responses from Karen in Customer Service.

January 13, 2021
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Reply from KidStart

Hi Joanne, thank you for this great review, we pride ourselves on our customer service. I will share this with Karen.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent customer service

Karen in customer services was excellent. We had issues with funding allocation and she dealt with us really fast and sorted the solution.

November 19, 2020
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Reply from KidStart

Thank you for using KidStart and for this lovely review, I will let Karen know.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I am trying everything to login

I am trying everything to login to my account but there is nowhere to click 'forgot password'
I have tried contact us - nothing
Messages - nothing
The Team - nothing
Sitemap - nothing
Home - nothing

Im going crazy!!!!!!!!!

November 16, 2020
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Reply from KidStart

Hi Denise, I'm really sorry to hear about the issues you're having with logging in. You should be able to find the 'forget password' link by heading to www.kidstart.co.uk and then clicking log in at the top of the page, underneath the email and password field you will see the forget password link. We've seen you've emailed our support team this afternoon and I have asked them to get back to you as a priority. They will be able to resolve any issues you're having with logging in.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Going downhill

Started out very good but now seems to have lost it's way completely. I had a transaction that tracked in March. After 7 months it is still pending. At 5 months I was told it was being chased, at 6 months I was told the same, at 7 months I was told "when a transaction's been pending for 6 months or more the best we can do is try and get the marketing partners to expedite validation, although it's generally out of our hands I'm afraid".
Really pleased I didn't take up their KidSave.

October 21, 2020
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Reply from KidStart

Hi John, I'm really sorry to hear about the problems you're having with this transaction. I've spoken to our support team about this and they're going to investigate and will email you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great site

Have 2 accounts added to Kidstart. One of them is reaching 18. Completed the online form to check if possible to move money from one account to the other. Send the email just before 8.00am. By 8.07 am not only was I told what I needed to know, but ther was also detail of the amount that would be transferred, and how long it would take. A response that quickly I'd have just expected an automated "we've got your email".
I've done as instructed, and within 24 hours the balance has been credited to the other account.
Free and VERY easy to use. Excellent customer service

August 13, 2020
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Reply from KidStart

Hi Karen, thank you for the review and for using KidStart. We pride ourselves on our customer service and make it a priority so our members get the best experience, so it's great to hear your feedback.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Regular user

Although some their rates are slightly lower than other cashback sites their customer service outstrips them all. Polite, friendly responses to enquiries, missing cashback quickly repaid and payment of cashback generally a lot faster than others.

August 13, 2020
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Reply from KidStart

Thank you for the review and for using KidStart!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Very unhappy

Very unhappy. The site implied i could get substantial discounts for the Wild Place in Bristol. I really don’t like subscribing to things but the discounts were substantial as detailed. Having invested too much time downloading the app, entering card details, creating an account etc I have discovered no such discount exists on their site. I feel conned and have asked for a refund and to be unsubscribed. I will report back on whether they deliver this.

August 9, 2020
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Reply from KidStart

Hi Rosie, we're a little confused and would love to help you out. We don't have Wild Place in Bristol as a retailer on KidStart so wouldn't be one we advertise. We help families save money for their children on their online shopping rather than giving discounts on attractions. It would be really helpful if you could email us at support@kidstart.co.uk to explain in more detail what has happened so we can get to the bottom of this.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I've been using this service for a…

I've been using this service for a while and it's been great for putting aside some savings for the little one especially with those Christmas gifts and household purchases. It's useful for topping up the savings.

Great customer service when you have a query you get a prompt response.

July 17, 2020
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Reply from KidStart

Thank you for the great review and for using KidStart!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This site is the best as your savings dont expire

This site is the best if you have children and want to save for them. There is enough presence on google to remind you to consider them when purchasing, but you don't get bombarded with loads of spam. They also allow you to keep saving-you don't have to 'log in or lose it', as you do with most other savings and cashback sites. I'm so pleased I signed up 8 years ago-I have earnt more using this than I have in interest in a child's bank account during the same period. Would highly recommend.

July 1, 2020
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Reply from KidStart

Hi Helen, thank you for the lovely review. It's great to hear that you've been saving for your children with KidStart for so long!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great way of being able to save a…

Great way of being able to save a little extra for your child! Use it regularly for online purchases and the savings soon build up! Lots of retailers are on board with this app. I’ve saved well over £100 for my daughter just by making purchases through this app. Would thoroughly recommend!!

June 25, 2020
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Reply from KidStart

Hi Mrs Bonneau, thank you for the lovely review and for using KidStart! It's great to hear how much you've saved so far for your daughter through using KidStart.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Can’t rate KidStart highly enough

Can’t rate KidStart highly enough. Great service when you ask questions and in just over 12 months we have saved over £300 for the children. Amazing!!

June 19, 2020
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Reply from KidStart

Hi Sara, thank you for the review and it's brilliant to hear that you've managed to save over £300 for your kids. Thanks for using KidStart!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic company

Fantastic company, that’s helping to put a few extra pennies in our sons savings account.
There was recently a problem with them transferring the funds to us and they sent comprehensive instructions on how to solve our issue.
The communication was excellent.

April 16, 2020
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Reply from KidStart

Hi Elaine, thank you for the brilliant feedback. Great to hear that we're helping you save for your son and that our support team was helpful with resolving your problem, we'll pass this on to them. Thanks for using KidStart!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A brilliant scheme

This is a brilliant scheme and I love being part of it. Can't believe how quickly savings grow for your children / grandchildren, and all for doing a spot of online shopping!!

March 30, 2020
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Reply from KidStart

Hi Sharon, thanks for the fab review and it's lovely to hear that you love KidStart as much as we do!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A genius idea to be able to easily save…

A genius idea to be able to easily save for children. Amazing how the savings quickly add up.

Highly recommend it.

March 3, 2020
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Reply from KidStart

Hi Lisa, thanks for the fabulous review! It's lovely to hear positive feedback from members. Thank you for using KidStart.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great idea

Great idea, not the easiest to use setting up with accounts and that you can’t link to amazon app etc. So each time you have to go through KidStart. But customer help is second to none! And it’s free savings for the most important tiny humans!

February 14, 2020
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Reply from KidStart

Hi Sarah, thanks for your review and great to hear the positive feedback for our support team which will be passed on to them.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent

Excellent experience if collecting free money for my normal everyday purchases

February 14, 2020
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Reply from KidStart

Hi Chantal, thanks for your fab review and for using KidStart!

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