How to Get Free FASTag Immediately

From February 2021, every car passing through NHAI (National Highways Authority of India) toll booths must have an active FASTag for automatic toll deduction. The toll charges are double the usual amount for those who pay in cash. Hence, it makes sense to have a FASTag for your car while driving on Indian highways. Thankfully, it is easy to get a FASTag instantly. This article will help you understand how to get FASTag immediately.

How to get FASTag online?

Generally, you can request to buy a FASTag from an issuer bank or other authorised digital platform. The process requires you to provide the car’s registration number and owner’s ID online. After that, you must wait for the FASTag to arrive at your address.

Here are the steps to buy FASTag online.

• Step 1: Buy FASTag from any online retailer/issuer bank.

• Step 2: Download the “MyFASTag” application on your smartphone.

• Step 3: Select the “Activate NHAI FASTag” option on the app.

• Step 4: Choose the FASTag online retailer/issuer bank on the app.

• Step 5: Fill in the FASTag ID or scan the FASTag QR code to activate it.

• Step 6: Enter your vehicle details, such as the registration number.

• Step 7: Enter your bank details to link the account to FASTag, or you can choose the prepaid wallet.

How to get FASTag in a day?

To get a FASTag immediately, you can choose the offline method. There are authorised physical points all across the country to get free FASTag. You can find temporary booths at NHAI toll plazas providing FASTags. Similarly, there are FASTag booths at RTOs, transport hubs, several petrol stations, and service centres. There you can get a FASTag almost instantly.

Steps to buy a FASTag offline

The following steps will help you understand how to buy FASTag offline.

• Step 1: You can use the My FASTag app to locate an NHAI FASTag sale point nearby. Otherwise, you can visit the nearest NHAI toll plaza to find a temporary booth from an issuer bank retailing FASTags.

• Step 2: Reach the location with your vehicle’s valid Registration Certificate (RC).

• Step 3: Provide other required details of your car.

• Step 4: Provide the vehicle owner’s ID proof. If the vehicle is registered to a company, you can provide your ID as a car user.

• Step 5: Pay the required amount, which will reflect as the minimum balance in your FASTag account. You may also have to pay a security deposit depending on which issuer you buy from.

Post the buying process, you can install the FASTag on your car's windscreen for easy detection of RFID (Radio-frequency Identification) at toll plazas for automatic toll deduction.

Documents required to get FASTag offline

When you are going to buy FASTag offline, keep the following documents handy.

• Valid Registration Certificate or RC of your vehicle

• Vehicle owner’s passport-size photograph

• KYC documents such as PAN card, Passport, or Driving Licence for address and ID proof

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Here are some of the most common questions and their answers related to getting FASTag immediately.

If you have more questions in mind about FASTag, you might find some of the answers below.

If I buy the FASTag online, will I get it on the same day?

You can easily buy a FASTag online from the comfort of your home/office. However, the actual physical FASTag will be delivered to you in the next few days, depending on the terms and conditions of the issuer bank/retailer.

Where should I install my FASTag on my vehicle?

You will get your FASTag in the form of a sticker. You can stick it on your car’s windshield from the inside. The best-suited location would be the top middle section of the windscreen. You can attach the tag behind the rearview mirror inside. Once installed, there will be little chance of the tag getting damaged there.

Can I use one FASTag for two cars?

When you buy a FASTag, it is generally assigned to the registration number of your vehicle. You can alter the registration numbers for a FASTag, but it will cater to only one registration number at a time. If you use one FASTag for multiple registration numbers, it can attract a penalty. Hence, purchasing one FASTag for each car you own is better.

How can I recharge my FASTag?

Once activated, you can quickly recharge your FASTag via any digital payment platform, net banking, credit cards, debit cards, or UPI. The process requires you to enter your car’s registration number and select the amount you want to recharge the tag. After the recharge, you will get a notification on the registered phone number.

Is there a validity period of a FASTag after purchasing?

After purchasing a FASTag for a particular registration number, it stays valid for 5 years. 

What are the minimum and maximum amounts I can recharge on my FASTag?

You can recharge your FASTag with a minimum amount of Rs. 100 to a maximum amount of Rs. 1,00,000.

How can I manage the toll deductions from my FASTag account?

Though the toll payment amount is deducted automatically at plazas, you get instant notification of the deduction on your registered mobile number. The linked email ID also gets a receipt of the deducted amount. Moreover, you can log in to the FASTag account from the issuer’s online portal to check the balance in your FASTag wallet.

Can I drive through tolls without FASTag?

Since February 2021, the Government of India has made FASTag payments mandatory for four-wheeled vehicles at NHAI toll booths. The toll plazas will charge double the toll fee from personal or commercial four-wheelers if the vehicle doesn’t have a FASTag. Hence, you must purchase a FASTag to drive through tolls on Indian highways.

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• How to Deactivate/Close a FASTag Account?

• FASTag Exemption List

• List of FASTag Banks with Contact Number

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Disclaimer: The above content is for informational purposes only and is sourced from different online platforms. It is recommended to refer to the concerned/respective websites/platforms before making any decision.