Quick and easy: How to get free FASTag instantly and purchase FASTag offline?

Remember the long queues and struggle to get the exact change for the toll payment? It is now a thing of the past with the introduction of FASTag, a digital cashless payment facility at toll plazas. The National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) introduced FASTag in 2017 to improve the toll collection efficiency on national highways and to promote the Central Government’s Digital India initiative. FASTag offers the benefit of cashless payment, reduced travel time, fuel savings, transparency in toll collection, and reduced congestion at toll plazas.

What is FASTag?

FASTag is an electronic toll-collection system utilising Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology. It facilitates the automatic deduction of toll charges from prepaid FASTag accounts or bank accounts as a vehicle passes through the toll plaza. The FASTag is affixed to the car's windshield, which can be scanned by RFID readers installed at toll plazas.

NHAI has introduced this system in collaboration with the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) and commercial banks. FASTag was also made mandatory for all vehicle users from 2021. Car owners can purchase a FASTag from toll plazas or designated banks. FASTag offers an online account management facility, allowing its users to track their transactions, monitor balance, and manage their accounts.

This article provides information on how to get FASTag immediately and how it can be purchased offline.

How to get FASTag online?

It is quite quick and easy to get FASTag instantly. Generally, you can get the FASTag by applying through authorised banks and online platforms. The digital process is quite quick. Here is a step-by-step guide to applying for FASTag online:

1. Go to bank services and obtain FASTag by providing your personal details and vehicle registration number and details.

2. Activate the NHAI FASTag by downloading ‘My FASTag’ application on your mobile

3. In the application, you need to choose the bank/online platform that has issued the FASTag, scan the FASTag QR code, or fill in the ID to activate it.

4. Enter your vehicle registration number and bank details to link it to FASTag for toll payment debit. You can also link the prepaid wallets to the FASTag account.

You can find a list of authorised banks and online platforms for issuing FASTag on the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) website.

How to get FASTag immediately offline?

You can get the free FASTag immediately via the offline method. There are many authorised FASTag booths, RTOS, and other physical points across the country that provide free FASTag almost instantly.

Here is a step-by-step guide to get FASTag offline:

1. Visit the nearest centre or NHAI toll plaza to apply for FASTag. You can use the ‘My FASTag’ application to locate an NHAI FASTag issuance point nearby.

2. Carry your vehicle registration certificate or RC book to the booth

3. Provide all the relevant details and ID proof and pay the amount to be credited to the FASTag account.

4. Once the FASTag account is activated, you can affix it to your car’s windscreen.

Conclusion

To conclude, FASTag promotes digital payments streamlines the transportation sector, and improves overall efficiency. Along with FASTag, also avail of car insurance to secure your valuable possession.