FASTag is an electronic toll collection system in India using RFID technology to enable automatic toll payments without stopping at toll plazas. FASTag allows seamless toll payments via linked prepaid wallets or bank accounts. It is issued by 30+ banks, including SBI, ICICI, and HDFC.
Key Highlights:
The FASTag for a vehicle can be obtained by visiting the Point of Sale (POS) locations, IHMCL website,My FASTag App or the NPCI portal.
The list of the NETC member banks is available on the NPCI website.
Users can check FASTag balance, recharge online, and view statements via bank portals, Paytm, GPay, or the NETC FASTag portal.
Customer care support is available via bank-specific and NETC toll-free numbers.
What is FASTag?
FASTag is an RFID-based toll payment system operated under the NETC (National Electronic Toll Collection) program by NPCI. The tag is affixed to a vehicle’s windscreen and linked to a prepaid account or bank account. When the vehicle passes through a toll plaza, the RFID reader scans the tag, and the toll fee is deducted automatically.
How Does FASTag Work?
FASTag works through Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology linked to a prepaid account or bank account. When a vehicle with an active FASTag passes through an RFID-enabled toll plaza, the scanner reads the tag’s unique ID, verifies account details, and deducts the toll amount automatically without stopping the vehicle.
Tag Activation: FASTag is issued by banks or payment platforms and linked to your vehicle’s Registration Certificate (RC).
RFID Detection: At the toll booth, an RFID reader scans the FASTag affixed on the windscreen.
Auto-Debit: Toll charges are instantly deducted from the linked FASTag wallet or bank account.
Confirmation: An SMS alert is sent for every transaction, showing the deducted amount and updated FASTag balance.
Central System: All transactions are processed via the NETC FASTag system managed by NPCI for nationwide interoperability.
FASTag Login
FASTag login allows users to manage their FASTag account online, check balances, recharge, and download statements.
Steps for FasTag login:
Visit the official bank or NETC FASTag portal (e.g., SBI FASTag, ICICI FASTag, HDFC FASTag).
Click on ‘Login’ or ‘Customer Login’.
Enter your registered mobile number/username and password.
Use OTP verification if required to access your dashboard.
How to Buy FASTag?
To buy FASTag, users can apply online or offline.
Online process
Visit the bank’s FASTag page (SBI, ICICI, HDFC, etc.) or the NHAI FASTag portal.
Fill in personal and vehicle details, upload documents, and pay the issuance fee.
Offline process
Visit a Point of Sale (POS) location at toll plazas or bank branches with documents.
How to Add FASTag in Banks?
Adding FASTag in a bank account ensures toll charges are deducted directly from the linked account.
Log in to your bank’s FASTag portal.
Navigate to the ‘Link FASTag’ section.
Enter your vehicle registration number and FASTag ID.
Submit and confirm linking.
How to Link FASTag with Digital Payment Platforms?
While the basic steps are similar, menu names and linking options vary across platforms. Once linked, all these apps allow instant recharge using UPI or saved payment methods, and you can also check FASTag balance in seconds.
Paytm FASTag
Open the Paytm app and go to ‘FASTag Recharge’ under the ‘Bill Payments’ section.
Select your bank FASTag provider or choose ‘NHAI FASTag’.
Enter your vehicle registration number or FASTag ID.
Save the details for quick future recharges and balance checks.
Google Pay FASTag
Open Google Pay and tap ‘Bill Payments’.
Scroll to ‘Transport’ or search for ‘FASTag’ in the search bar.
Enter your vehicle number or FASTag ID and save the details.
PhonePe FASTag
Open PhonePe and go to ‘Recharge & Pay Bills’.
Select ‘FASTag Recharge’ from the options.
Choose your issuing bank or NHAI FASTag.
Enter your vehicle number and confirm details to save for quick payments.
How to Update FASTag KYC?
FASTag KYC update ensures compliance with NPCI FASTag rules and avoids account suspension.
Steps for FASTag KYC update:
Log in to your FASTag issuer’s portal.
Go to ‘KYC Update’.
Upload ID proof, address proof, and vehicle RC.
Submit and wait for verification.
How to Recharge FASTag?
FASTag recharge can be done through banks, NPCI FASTag portal, or payment apps.
Net Banking/UPI: Log in to your bank or UPI app, select FASTag, enter details, and pay.
Digital Wallets: Use Paytm, PhonePe, or Google Pay to recharge instantly.
FASTag Annual Pass
A FASTag annual pass allows unlimited travel on specific toll plazas for a fixed fee.
Available through FASTag issuing banks or NHAI.
Requires a valid FASTag and vehicle details.
Pay the annual fee online or at POS to activate.
How to Check FASTag Status?
Checking FASTag status ensures that the tag is active, linked to your vehicle, and ready for toll payments. Status checks can be done through issuing bank portals, NHAI MyFASTag app, or NPCI’s FASTag status portal.
FASTag balance check number: Give a missed call to the toll-free balance number from your registered mobile.
Bank App/Portal: Login to view the available balance.
SMS Alerts: Monitor SMS notifications after toll deductions.
Documents Required for FASTag
To apply for FASTag, you need:
Vehicle Registration Certificate (RC)
Passport-size photograph
KYC documents (Aadhaar, PAN, Voter ID, etc.)
Benefits of FASTag
No stopping at toll plazas, ensuring faster travel and reduced congestion.
Cashless payments with exact toll deduction, eliminating change-related delays.
Time and fuel savings due to seamless toll processing.
Instant SMS alerts for every toll deduction.
Easy online recharge and account management via bank accounts, cards, or UPI.
FASTag Customer Care Number
FASTag customer care numbers help users resolve issues like FASTag balance check, KYC updates, recharge failures, status disputes, and complaints. Most banks and the NHAI operate 24x7 toll-free helplines.
NHAI FASTag Toll-Free Number
1033 is the number for NHAI NETC FASTag users to report complaints, incorrect toll deductions, or lane issues.
Bank-Specific FASTag Customer Care Numbers
Bank
Customer Care Number
SBI FASTag
1800 11 0018
ICICI FASTag
1800 210 0104
HDFC FASTag
1800 120 1243
Paytm FASTag
1800 120 4210
Axis Bank FASTag
1800 419 8585
FASTag offers cashless toll payments which saves time and fuel by avoiding queues. Exact toll amounts are deducted automatically and you receive instant SMS alerts for each transaction. You can recharge online through UPI, cards, or net banking. It also supports monthly passes for regular routes, making travel faster, more convenient, and hassle-free for vehicle owners nationwide.
Attach it to your vehicle’s windscreen. The toll charges will be deducted automatically when passing through RFID-enabled toll plazas.
Can I get a FASTag immediately?
Yes, from toll plazas, select petrol pumps, or authorized bank branches.
Which bank FASTag is best?
SBI FASTag, ICICI FASTag, and HDFC FASTag are popular for wide acceptance and quick recharge options.
Can I pass without FASTag?
Yes, but you will be charged double the toll fee as per new FASTag rules.
What are the disadvantages of FASTag?
Possible issues include low balance blocking entry, tag damage, or KYC expiry.
What is the minimum balance in FASTag?
Usually Rs. 100–Rs. 200 depending on the issuing bank.
Can I withdraw money from FASTag?
Generally no, except for closing the account, where remaining balance is refunded.
How do I check if my FASTag is active?
Log in to the bank/wallet portal or check via the NPCI FASTag status tool.
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