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Is FASTag really compulsory?
FASTag, India’s electronic toll collection chip for national highways, is mandatory for all vehicles. Already, over 80 per cent of all toll collected across national highways is through FASTag. Therefore, not having a FASTag installed in your vehicle may prove to be very inconvenient while driving on national highways.
Can I get FASTag from petrol pump?
Hence it is evident that you can buy FASTags from the national highway fee plazas, RTOs, common service centers, petrol pumps, and transport hubs. You can download My FASTag App to locate the nearest NHAI FASTag point of sale point.
How can I get FASTag for free?
In just two days of the NHAI mandating electronic toll payment, FASTag usage has reached the level of almost 9 in 10 users. To improve FASTag adoption amongst users, NHAI said that FASTag can be availed for free from 770 toll plazas on National and State highways across the country till March 1.
Who is the best FASTag service provider?
Who is your preferred FASTag provider?
| View Poll Results: Who is your favourite FASTag provider? | ||
|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | 19 | 2.91\% |
| ICICI Bank | 191 | 29.25\% |
| Equitas Small Finance Bank | 15 | 2.30\% |
| HDFC Bank | 60 | 9.19\% |
Which bank FASTag is better?
In my case, I felt ICICI Bank is the best provider for me because I have a saving account there, I like their website which is user-friendly, easy to understand for me and I can easily transfer cash from my savings to FASTag wallet. Most importantly I trust the bank and its customer care support.
Which brand FASTag is best?
Airtel fastag is best as it can be recharged easily through almost all means like Cards, BHIM upi ,Paytm, airtel bank ..etc .
What is FASTag and how does it work?
The FASTag is a small reusable tag that needs to be affixed to a vehicle’s windshield and works on RFID technology to allows instant cashless payments either from your bank account directly or from your FASTag linked wallet. To buy a FASTag, you can either go to your bank branch or order one online.
When will the FASTag deadline be extended?
This deadline was extended twice already– the first deadline was December 15, 2019, which was extended to December 31, 2019, and then finally to January 15, 2020. Users without a FASTag will have to pay double the fees at toll plazas across national highways in the country.
How long does it take to recharge my FASTag?
Although FASTag recharges are instant, sometimes it may take time upto 72 hours to recharge your FASTag depending upon your Bank / FASTag provider. Such delays are beyond our control as we rely on the Banking infrastructure to process your recharge.
What happens if you do not have a FASTag for your car?
If you still do not have a FASTag for your car, you will be penalised. This deadline was extended twice already– the first deadline was December 15, 2019, which was extended to December 31, 2019, and then finally to January 15, 2020. Users without a FASTag will have to pay double the fees at toll plazas across national highways in the country.