FASTag: How to Apply Online, NHAI Fastag Recharge & Monthly Pass

FAStag enables the automatic deduction of the toll tax, it is the best way to make your journey hassle-free, especially on National Highways. Now, the Government of India has made it mandatory for all vehicles from 15th February 2021 to control the traffic and it is an initiative to make people aware of the cashless transaction, for that, you have to recharge as per the need.

It is based on Radio Frequency Identification technology which helps in the collection of payment and the National Highway Authority of India operates it- NHAI, so there is no need to stop on the barrier or into the long queue. The information about the online process is given below in this article.

What is a FASTag?

FASTag is a device employed on your car’s windshield and automatically makes toll payments from a prepared account linked to it. It makes use of RFID technology.

Online Process of Application

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If you own a car, bus, or any other 4-wheeler, then you should have a fastag. Follow the below steps to apply for the application online for this facility.

How to apply for FASTag from HDFC Bank?

To apply for the facility from the HDFC bank you must follow the steps given below:-

• Step 1: You need to log in to the HDFC FASTag portal. The link is given below.
• Step 2: Click on the first-time user and choose to continue.
• Step 3: Fill all the required details and proceed to the next step.

• Step 4: Finally, make a payment and the Fastag card will be delivered to your home.

Click Here to visit the HDFC Fastag Portal if you want to purchase or recharge your FASTag card.

How to apply for FASTag by using Paytm?

• Step 1: You need to visit the Paytm FASTag portal, link is given below.
• Step 2: Click on the Buy Fastag option.
• Step 3: Enter your registered vehicle number
• Step 4: Confirm your address
• Step 5: Make a payment from the available options.
• Step 6: Fastag card will be delivered to your registered home address.

Click Here to visit the Official Website of Paytm Fastag

If you want to apply from any other bank you can go through the below process

How to apply Fastag through other Banks

• FASTag, application process is same for ICCI, Axis, Syndicate, HDFC and other banks , PayTm, etc.
• Firstly, you have to fill in the personal detail: Name, Gender, DOB, Mobile Number, Email ID, ID proof, and its number.
• Upload the ID proof
• Fill the address
• Select the vehicle
• Fill in the details of your vehicle and upload the documents.
• Review your application and submit it.
• You can also visit the links of various banks which is given below in this article.

How to use FASTAG?

• Fix the tag of FASTag on your vehicle by removing the adhesive strip.
• Recharge it by using Login details and maintain a sufficient balance.
• Now, pay Toll without cash.

Fees and charges are applicable to purchase FASTag through Paytm

How you can recharge and manage your Fastag by using Paytm?

You don’t need to recharge separately your Paytm account, you only need to add money to the Paytm wallet. Manage your Fastag by transaction details and active status of Fastag by clicking on Manage Tags. It will take at least 45 minutes for reactivation and wallet recharge which is used in toll plaza

What are the Documents Required for FASTag?

Benefits of using FASTag

• There is no need to carry cash to pay the toll tax.
• You can recharge by using Net-banking/ UPI/ NEFT/ RTGS/ Debit card/ Credit Card card.
• You can easily purchase that card by the online portal.
• Your transaction details will directly notify on your registered mobile number.
• FASTag not only saves your time but also saves your Fuel.

NHAI FASTag Monthly Pass

NHAI helps the National Payment Cooperation of India to insure FASTag Monthly pass-through bank, you can recharge it online and activate it online. It is one of the easiest methods to avoid hassle situations on the National Highway and for that, you don’t need to go anywhere, you can apply it online.

How to activate Fastag Monthly Passes?

• Customer can activate or deactivate their monthly passes by using the following steps:
  • Login to the FASTag online portal.
  • Then, you have to select the Account Summary option.
  • Then fill in all the essential details and your pass-type.
  • Then enter Toll name where you want to travel.
  • The card will be activated by selecting the option Active Date.
  • Then select option Activate Pass and chose the Submit option.

Important FASTag Links

Important points you should know when you purchase FASTag from Paytm

1. There are no convenience charges while adding the money to the Paytm wallet.
2. The charges, which are mentioned above can be changed.
3. The deposit rates are applicable as per the type of vehicle you are using.
4. The amount will be directly deducted from your Paytm wallet as per your vehicle type,

FASTag is now mandatory in India from January 2021 and if you’re someone who pays frequent inter-state visits, you need a FASTag as soon as possible. It is a very convenient, environment-friendly technology to make your rides enjoyable and worthwhile. It rescues you from waiting in long lines and applies to almost every kind of vehicle.

FASTag is specific for each vehicle and has made transactions at the toll plazas convenient for people.

As soon as you get a FASTag for your vehicle, you need to recharge it from time to time. So, if you’re someone who already uses a FASTag or someone who will purchase it soon, this article is for you. It will guide you through the complete online recharge process of major FASTag issuing bank portals.

What is FASTag?

It is a simple tag on the vehicle used for Electronic Toll Collection via the automated Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology embedded in the tag. This technology eases the whole process of toll taxation and you get a complete transactional history of all the toll plazas you visited.

The Tag is being enforced by Indian Highways Management Company Limited functioning under the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and National Payment Corporation of India (NPCI).

It is available on more than 600 toll plazas in the country on the State Highways and the National Highways and is used to implement the toll tax to be paid by you, every time you cross a toll, when on a highway.

How Does FASTag Work?

The tag is fixed on the windshield of Car by the Issuer Agency through which you purchase the FASTag. The vehicle owner only needs to recharge it from time to time, as and when required. The amount can be easily paid online whenever you desire.

The government has put a deadline of 15 February 2021 to create FASTag for all four-wheelers. So, to avoid the hustle you definitely need to read the article till the end to get the essential takeaways and make your FASTag recharge easy.

FASTag Online Recharge Process

The FASTag fixed on your vehicle is linked to the user’s account and offers an online recharge facility via Net Banking or with a Debit card/ Credit Card/ RTGS/ NEFT. It offers a prepaid recharge service which the user can recharge according to their needs and use.

A prepaid account can be a wallet or your savings account. In a savings account, the money will be deducted automatically as soon as it goes below the minimum limit. Also, make sure to keep your FASTag recharged before you travel because in any case, if the tag is not recharged you may be subjected to pay an extra amount.

Around 23 banks are allowed by the government to be linked to your FASTag. You can register from any one of the bank accounts and you have to recharge through the same bank always. There are also options for other payment modes not connected to the bank like an offline payment through cheque and you can choose any of the payment modes that suit you the best.

Below listed are some of the issuing banks with their respective portals liked, through which you can recharge your FASTag before your next venture.

FASTag accounts can be recharged up to a maximum amount of INR 1 lakh and the minimum recharge amount is INR 100. For recharge, each issuing agency has a specific procedure to be followed to make a payment.

FASTags are specific for each bank and cannot be utilized/ used with another bank

Payment under any Bank can be made through these modes:

• Debit Card/ Credit Card
• RTGS/ IMPS/ NEFT
• Internet Banking
• UPI

Recharge Process for ICICI

The recharge process for the ICICI bank can be completed through the official portal of the bank. The bank offers an additional option of Corporate Internet Banking (CIB) for commercial vehicle owners. All the commercial vehicle owners can directly recharge through this option available on the portal.

As you can click on the direct link of the bank mentioned above and land on the official page for the Recharge on the ICICI Bank portal. The webpage will look like the one shown below.

As shown in the image, there is various medium through which you can make a payment. There is also an option of UPI payment, so you can also pay by UPI. If not possible, you can try the other modes which are depicted below step-by-step.

Recharge Process for Paytm

Recharge through Paytm is quite convenient as it contains almost all the FASTag issuing banks. Thus making it easily accessible, all at one app portal only. You can also manage your FASTag account from Paytm.

Your FASTag from any bank can be recharged through Paytm. Refer to the following steps, before you recharge:

Step 1: As you open the Paytm app, Click on the ‘FASTag’ icon option or click on the direct link mentioned above.

Step 2: You will be redirected to the next page. Select your issuing bank, Enter your vehicle number and click on the ‘Proceed’ tab.

Step 3: Enter the Recharge amount and click on proceed. You can pay through your debit card/ credit card, Paytm Wallet, net Banking, and there is an additional option of payment via UPI. So, you can pay through any medium you desire.

On Paytm, the FASTag issuing banks through which you can make the payment are:-

• HDFC Bank
• Bank of Baroda
• Axis Bank
• IDFC First Bank
• HDFC Bank
• Federal Bank
• Indus Bank
• Kotak Mahindra Bank

Recharge Process for Axis Bank

To recharge from Axis Bank. Reach out to the FASTag recharge page of Axis Bank through the link mentioned above.

It will direct you to a page shown below, where you have to fill in your Wallet No., Vehicle No. or your Mobile No. succeded by an OTP. Fill in and click on ‘Submit’.

If you want to do the payment through NEFT/ IMPS, you can follow these steps :

• Login on your Internet Banking/Mobile Banking App
• Enter your Wallet ID Number or Vehicle Number on Payee Details
• On the IFSC column type UTIB0000ETC, you can proceed with your payment.

Axis Bank also offers a provision for the customers of other banks, who need to recharge their tag from the portal of Axis Bank. Such users can follow the steps:

• You need to add the other bank account
• In the column of the Account number, enter your wallet ID or Vehicle Registration Number
• On the IFSC column, type the same as mentioned above and proceed to pay.

Recharge Process for HDFC Bank

To recharge on the portal of HDFC Bank. The steps are:

Step 1: As you click on the link mentioned above. You will be on the web page, depicted below.

Step 2: LOGIN according to the type of vehicle you own. For individual owners of vehicles like Cars, you need to click on the ‘Retail Login’ tab.

Step 3: You will be redirected to a page, where you can ‘Login’ with your User ID or Wallet ID. Fill in the password and proceed with the further payment.

Recharge Process for SBI Online

For recharging your FASTag through SBI Online, there are also three modes of Payment as mentioned above i.e., via the Debit card/ Credit Card, Net Banking or UPI. It can also be done through the mobile application of SBI, called the SBIYONO app on the playstore.

Step 1: Go to the official website of SBI FASTag. Fill in your Username and Password. Verify the Captcha code and click on Sign-in

Step 2: You will be redirected to a new page where you need to click on the option of ‘Tag Recharge’

Step 3: Enter the recharge amount and click on the icon of ‘Pay Now

Step 4: After this, choose your mode of payment, and a pop-up window will appear where you need to click on the icon of ‘Pay Now

Step 5: As the recharge process is completed, you will receive a notification on the mobile number you registered, with all the essential details of your payment.

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For other queries, you can reach out to the Official NHAI FASTag helpline No. – 1033

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