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Gone are the days when the motorists have to wait in a long queue at the toll plaza on the highways to pay toll tax. Thanks to Fastag! As India is rising digitally,
Fastag is the innovation to smooth the flow of vehicles on National Highways and a safe way of paying toll tax considering the COVID-19 catastrophe. So let’s deep dive into more details to check what is FASTag and how you can get Fastag for second hand car.
FASTag is a smart electronic toll payment system used for vehicles and toll plazas. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has launched an online system for the issue of Fastags on the e-NHA portal.
The Fastag is issued free of charge for vehicles owned by Central/State Government departments, Statutory bodies, Cooperative Societies, Universities, Autonomous Bodies, or Corporations wholly owned by the government. As of Dec 2019, the government has made it mandatory for all vehicles to be equipped with FASTag.
FASTag is an AI-powered tool scanner that uses machine learning to eliminate barriers to cash payment. FASTag tags are installed on the vehicle’s screen and linked to the prepaid account for the specific vehicle, making using it at toll booths easy.
Then, as you pass through the tolls, the tag is scanned, and the toll amount is automatically deducted from your Fastag account.
The FASTag puts on the windscreen of the car, which is equipped with RFID (Radio Frequency Identification Technology) technology. It allows an RFID scanner to automatically deduct toll charges and send an SMS notification to the car owner.
Since FASTag is mandatory now, it’s wise to enroll in a FASTag plan. Below are the simple steps to get FASTag for your vehicles:
If you wish to get a FASTag toll sticker, there is a simple online process.
Check the below list of the leading banks that offer FASTag
Banks | Customer Care Numbers |
Axis Bank | 18004198585 |
HDFC Bank | 18001201243 |
ICICI Bank | 18002100104 |
Airtel Payments Bank | 8800688006 |
PayTM | 18001204210 |
For the online application for FASTag, you need the below-mentioned documents:
Make sure that if you have sold or transferred your vehicle, you have it FASTag deactivated/closed immediately. Your toll payments will continue to keep being deducted from the source account to which the tag is linked until it’s closed. The new buyer cannot get the new FASTag until the active tags are either linked or closed.
While you sell your car to the buyer, below are the steps you need to follow:
There are different ways to deactivate FASTag linked accounts or e-wallet. You can reach the customer support service of the FASTag provider and request the deactivation or closure of the FASTag account. IHMCL/MoRTH/NHAI run a helpline number 1033 for solving FASTag related concerns.
A Fastag is a mandatory requirement for driving any vehicle in India. It is basically proof of registration which has to be affixed on the windscreen of the car. To get a Fastag, make sure to go through the application procedure. It is easy and quick and helps in tracking all vehicles across the country.
So, if you are thinking of selling your used car, you need to close your current FASTag account so that the new buyer can get the new account conveniently. Moreover, choose OLX Autos as India’s trusted auto eCommerce platform to sell your car at the best price with 100% authenticity. So, list it and sell it.
Happy Selling!