How to recharge FASTag using the BHIM app
The minimum recharge limit of the FASTag wallet is Rs. 100, while the maximum recharge limit is Rs. 1,00,000. Along with several mobile wallets and banks, the BHIM UPI application also lets you recharge a FASTag online.
Steps to recharge your FASTag using the BHIM app
Here is how to recharge FASTag using BHIM UPI.
Step 1: Download the BHIM app from the Google Play Store (for Android phones) or the Apple App Store (for iPhones).
Step 2: Once installed, open the BHIM app on your phone using your ‘Passcode’.
Step 3: Select the ‘Send’ option given on the home screen.
Step 4: Select ‘Send Money’ and enter your FASTag’s UPI ID. (For example, VehicleNo@bankupihandle)
Step 5: Complete the UPI ID verification.
Step 6: Enter an amount for BHIM FASTag recharge.
Step 7: Authenticate the payment using your PIN.
Step 8: Check for an SMS confirmation to ensure the successful FASTag recharge.
Things to know about BHIM UPI FASTag recharge
There are a couple of things you should remember when using BHIM UPI for FASTag recharge.
The BHIM app lets you recharge your FASTag wallet through multiple bank accounts linked to the BHIM UPI. It makes the recharge process much easier as compared to using a prepaid wallet or a single bank account.
The BHIM app is usable for FASTag recharge only and not for the purchase of a tag.
Once recharged, you can affix the FASTag on the windscreen of your car. When the vehicle enters a toll plaza, the Radio Frequency Identification or RFID technology will enable automatic digital deduction of toll charges from the FASTag wallet. You will get SMS notification on your registered phone number regarding the amount deducted at the toll.
FASTag Blacklisting Rules
Insufficient Balance
If the balance in the FASTag wallet goes below the threshold amount set by the issuer bank, the tag will get temporarily blacklisted.
The user must recharge FASTag above the threshold amount to remove it from the blacklist immediately.
Vehicle Theft and Loss of FASTag
A Police FIR must be registered if a vehicle fitted with FASTag is stolen or lost.
FASTag will then be hotlisted and blocked by the bank to prevent misuse.
Once the user provides FIR details to the bank, a new FASTag can be issued.
Vehicle Sale Without FASTag Transfer
If the user sells the vehicle without transferring or cancelling the associated FASTag, it may get blocked.
Previous vehicle owners and new owners will face problems at toll booths due to blocklisting.
FASTag Tampering
If the RFID chip or number of FASTags is tampered with or changed, it will get immediately blocked.
Using counterfeit FASTags or trying to modify original FASTags also leads to blocklisting.
The bank will block such FASTags to prevent toll fare leakages and misuse.
In all the above cases, blacklisted FASTags will not function at toll plazas, necessitating cash payments. Users must contact banks and follow procedures to unblock the tag or obtain a new FASTag.
Also, read: How to Check FASTag Balance
Conclusion
FASTags have made digital toll payments a reality, saving time and fuel at highway booths. A sufficient balance must be maintained in the FASTag wallet for seamless travel. The BHIM app offers a quick and easy way to recharge your FASTag instantly from anywhere using UPI. You must enter details like the FASTag UPI ID and amount to complete the recharge via BHIM.
Recharges through the BHIM app ensure your FASTag stays functional at all times. In rare cases of vehicle theft, loss of tag or other issues, banks can blacklist FASTags to prevent misuse. By responsibly maintaining your FASTag account and promptly contacting customer care for any problems, you can benefit from the convenience of digital toll payments across national highways.
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