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The Process of Applying a FASTag Online
Posted on Wednesday, April 13th, 2022 | By IndusInd Bank
If you have ever been on a road trip, there is a possibility that you had to wait in long queues of vehicles on toll plazas on some of India’s National Highways. Bumper to bumper traffic on these toll plazas is a common sight that nobody is looking forward to and when your turn finally arrives to zoom past the toll, having to pay the same in cash is another hassle.
The traditional way of paying tolls in cash is slow and leads to long wait times for vehicles. It further leads to traffic, pollution, and is not a cost-effective way of collecting toll for the government.
In 2017, in order to cater to these problems and to better manage toll plazas throughout the country, the government of India introduced the FASTag facility.
Read on to know what a FASTag is and how to apply for one online.
What is the FASTag?
FASTag is a sticker that is placed on the front windshield of your vehicle that uses radio frequency identification (RFID) technology to communicate with a toll plaza, when you cross one. The toll amount is deducted automatically and completely electronically from a linked bank account or prepaid wallet. It eliminates the need to make cash payments , reduces wait time for each vehicle
and makes the process of paying tolls efficient. FASTag has played a major role in solving the problem of exhaustive traffic, pollution, and the time-taking process of making cash payments.
How to apply for a FASTag online?
FASTags are sold by most major banks, digital wallets, and are available at point of sale systems of most major toll plazas. You can follow the below-mentioned steps if applying for a FASTag through a bank:
- Visit the bank’s FASTag product page. There should be an ‘Apply now’ option somewhere. Click on that.
- Fill in your details and upload copies of the required documents. The documents required include the vehicle’s RC, passport size photograph, and IDs.
- Pay the required amount depending upon your vehicle class. If applying through the IndusInd Bank, for regular vehicles, a nominal charge of 200/- is required to be paid.
- Once the application is filled, you will get the FASTag delivered to your address in a few days.
Documents required to apply for a FASTag
- Registration certification (RC) of the vehicle
- Passport size photograph of the vehicle owner
- ID proof and Address proof – the applicant’s driver’s license would suffice as both the ID and the address proof. Other valid ids include PAN card, Aadhar card, Passport and Voter ID card.
How do you recharge your FASTag?
- FASTags can be recharged online or offline. For online recharge, you can use your debit cards/credit. All you need to do is add funds into the linked account.
- IndusInd Bank also provides the auto recharge facility wherein the FASTag is funded automatically whenever there is low balance. The amount is automatically deducted from the customer’s current/savings account.
- One can recharge the FASTag offline as well at any of their bank’s branches.
Last Few Words
FASTags are a great solution to the problems faced at toll plazas. They enable totally cashless transactions, are a solution to the long, never-ending queues at toll plazas, and are easy to apply for and recharge. Do apply for a FASTag today right here.
Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is generic in nature and for informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for specific advice in your own circumstances. Hence, you are advised to consult your financial advisor before making any financial decision. IndusInd Bank Limited (IBL) does not influence the views of the author in any way. IBL and the author shall not be responsible for any direct/indirect loss or liability incurred by the reader for taking any financial decisions based on the contents and information.
