How to Get FASTag for Free from Paytm App and in Toll Plaza

Steps to Get FASTag for Free from Paytm App:

With the Central government’s push for digitisation of government services, you can get FASTag at free of cost online. Here are some of the issuer agencies and banks which are offering FASTag at free of cost. Paytm is offering free FASTag for a limited period.

Time needed: 10 minutes.

Below are the steps to get free Paytm FASTag:

1.  On the Paytm App, select the FASTag Option

After you have logged in, on the home page, select “FASTag & Toll” or “Get your Free FASTag now!”.

Note: To avail of free FASTag from Paytm, you should complete the Paytm Payments Bank KYC. .

2.  Select “Buy FASTag

“On the new page, click “Buy FASTag” . .

3. Fee Breakup:

On the new page, you can view that the charge for buying a FASTag has been waived by Paytm. On the same page, you can view the breakup of the cost to buy FASTag, which includes the minimum balance to be maintained and a refundable security deposit. Currently, the minimum balance is Rs.150, and the security deposit is Rs.250. Both charges are refundable upon closing your Paytm FASTag account.

• Enter Vehicle Details: Enter the vehicle’s registration number and upload the front and back photo of your vehicle RC.

• After you have entered all the required information, click on “Buy Now”.

• Pay the amount required, and your free FASTag will be delivered to the address mentioned.

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Steps to Get FASTag for Free from Toll Plazas:

The NHAI has set up Point of Sale (POS) on several NETC-toll plazas across the country. About 27,000 POS have been set up by NHAI and government certified banks to make it easier for vehicle owners to get FASTag for free. However, free FASTags will be available only at locations where NHAI has set up its POS counters.

The security deposit for FASTag is Rs.150, which is not charges until 1 December 2019. Upon purchasing the free FASTag, you need to link it to your bank account to recharge to pay the toll fee electronically.

Below are the steps to get free FASTag from toll plazas:

• Step 1: Approach POS set-up at any of the NETC-toll plazas.

• Step 2: Submit your vehicle’s Registration Certificate, passport-size photographs and KYC documents, which include ID and address proof.

• Step 3: Pay the minimum recharge and the balance amount and get your free FASTag.

List of Toll Plazas where you can get Free FASTag:

Documents Required to Get FASTag:

To get FASTag for free or by purchasing one, you need to submit the required documents to avail the same. Below is the list of documents to get FASTag:

1. Vehicle Registration Certificate.

2. Passport Size Photographs (2 nos.).

3. Know-Your-Customer (KYC) documents:

   1. Address and ID Proof.

   2. Owner’s DL.

   3. Voter ID.

   4. PAN Card.

   5. Passport.

   6. Aadhaar.

FASTag Charges:

A one-time joining fee of Rs.200 is levied by the issuer bank or agency; however, the security deposit and FASTag charges are based on the type of vehicle.

Benefits of Using FASTag

• No Stopping at Toll Plazas: Vehicles with FASTag can pass through dedicated FASTag lanes without stopping for cash transactions, saving time and fuel.

• Cashless Transactions: The toll fare is automatically deducted from the FASTag account linked to the vehicle's registration number, so there is no need to carry cash.

• No Queues & Waiting: Dedicated FASTag lanes prevent long queues at manual cash counters and ensure smoother traffic movement.

• Faster Commutes: With no stopping and quick electronic toll transactions, FASTag significantly reduces commute time. According to NHAI, a 20-30% increase in average vehicular speed has been recorded after FASTag adoption.

• Real-Time SMS Alerts: Instant SMS notifications on FASTag wallet balance deductions and recharges provide real-time account updates.

• Online Recharging: FASTag accounts can be easily recharged online through net banking, UPI, credit/debit cards, NEFT, or wallet apps. This is very convenient.

• National Interoperable: FASTags issued by one bank are valid across all national highways and toll plazas in India. Vehicles can pass seamlessly.

Conclusion

Getting a FASTag, whether for free or by payment, is now essential for all vehicle owners in India with the government mandate. FASTag offers immense benefits like cashless and quick transactions at toll plazas, faster commutes, real-time alerts, national interoperability and even incentives like discounts on select highways. Vehicle owners must visit the nearest toll plaza POS or apply online via issuer banks/apps like Paytm. They must carry essential vehicle documents and KYC papers to obtain FASTag and link it to a payment source for seamless electronic toll payments nationwide.

FAQs

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News:

Toll Plazas in Assam to Reopen from 10 January

– January 7, 2020

Toll plazas at Raha, Dhalpara, Patgaon, Madanpur, Nazira Khat, Manderdisa and Hawagaon will reopen on 10 January 2020 as per the directive of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). The toll plazas will be reopened in a uniform manner by the NHAI. The authority has held meetings with the state government for a better collection of toll from various toll plazas.

Over 1 Crore FASTags Issued Till 24 December 2019

– December 24, 2019

As per the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), over 1 crore FASTags have been issued till 24 December 2019. The NHAI began electronic toll collection through the FASTags, which is a Radio-Frequency ID (RFID), on all its toll plazas in the country from 15 December 2019 for smooth movement of vehicles at NH toll plazas. The FASTag is affixed on the windshield of the vehicle which enables automatic deduction of toll and lets vehicles pass toll lanes without having to stop to pay toll through cash or other modes. Since several vehicles are yet to be affixed with a FASTag, the NHAI has made 75% of the toll lanes as FASTag lanes and the remaining as hybrid lanes which allow users to pay by cash.

NHAI Begins Electronic Toll Collection at National Highways Across the Country

– December 16, 2019

The National Highways Authority of India on Sunday said it has begun electronic toll collection at national highways across the country through the Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) based FASTag. To ensure seamless travel through national highway toll plazas, Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) enabled by FASTag was started on 15 December 2019 all over India. The NHAIsaid that all 523 toll plazas are ETC enabled for use of FASTag for cashless toll payments at NH toll plazas. It added that many vehicles are yet to affix FASTags hence up to 25% of the toll lanes have been kept hybrid lanes which accept both digital and cash payments.

District Administration Hands Over 70 Hectares of Land to NHAI for Expressway

– December 8, 2019

To construct the Delhi-Meerut expressway, the District Administration of Ghaziabad has handed over 70 hectares of land to the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). More than 200 houses were demolished to make way for the expressway with the aid of the said landowners within 15 days target. More than 80 villagers were compensated for the land acquisition worth over Rs.10 crore. The District Administration held camps at four villages affected by the land acquisition and compensation was processed and transferred to the villager’s account.

Deadline for Mandatory Implementation of FASTag Postponed

– November 29, 2019

The Central government has postponed the deadline for mandatory implementation of FASTag for all vehicles in the country to 15 December 2019 from the earlier deadline of 1 December. Post 15 December, the Centre will levy double toll fee from vehicles passing through the FASTag lane without the tag. The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) said the extension of the mandatory FASTag on vehicles was done to give citizens to buy and put the FASTag on their vehicles. FASTag is a Radio-frequency ID which enables cashless payment of the toll fee in an effort to decongest highways and to promote digital payments at toll plazas. FASTag account can be recharged through several payment gateways such as debit card, credit card, UPI and net banking. FASTags are available through 22 certified banks, e-commerce platforms as well as through Point of Sale kiosks at toll plazas.