Filling in a form, in BLUE ink, instead of black? (bank application)

Jane_gs

When filling in a bank account application form,

(even though they ask to fill it in black ink) ?

Does it matter too much if you fill it in, in blue ink ?

DevCoder

Shouldn't do, the main reason is for ensuring scanning can be eligible.

It's to deter the people who fill out forms in pink or yellow pens

notts_phil

i cant remember when i did a bank account form by hand!!

i remember the days of barclaycard application forms coming through as junk mail ......

Gromitt

If your blue pen is bold (rather than thin and scratchy), it should be ok. They only ask for black due to the OCRing.

That said, I don't remember the last time I filled in such a form. Its always been online or at the branch.