Toll Recharge Online : Get Fastag ID in a Quick and Hassle-Free Manner

The blog provides a comprehensive guide on obtaining and managing a FASTag, including how to find a Point of Sale (POS), required documents, and recharging methods. It also covers benefits, including CashBack and additional features offered by HDFC Bank.

Synopsis:

  • FASTag IDs are mandatory from 16th February 2021; without them, you’ll pay double the toll amount.
  • Find FASTag POS locations using the My FASTag App, IHMCL website, or your bank’s site.
  • Required documents include a Vehicle RC, a passport-size photo, and identity/address proof.
  • You can apply for FASTag via HDFC Bank’s website and recharge it through digital wallets or NetBanking. 
  • FASTag offers benefits like CashBack, transaction alerts, and insurance, with one wallet usable for multiple vehicles.

Overview

As responsible drivers, you need to pay tolls occasionally for the benefit of using smooth, obstacle-free roads. The introduction of FASTag IDs has generated a lot of interest among daily commuters and road trip enthusiasts like yourself. Since it became mandatory on 16th February 2021, you would otherwise have to pay double the toll amount without it.
Here are the key things to know about the FASTag.

How to find a FASTag POS (Point of Sale) near me?

  • My FASTag App: This app offers a "Search Nearby POS" feature to help you find the closest FASTag POS locations. For convenience, you can locate a POS by filtering options such as State, City, Bank, or PIN code.
  • IHMCL Website: Visit the Indian Highways Management Company Limited (IHMCL) website and use the 'Nearby POS Location' tool under the FASTag Users section.
  • Contact Your Bank: Banks like HDFC Bank often list their FASTag POS locations on their websites. Check your bank's site for this information.
  • NHAI Toll Plazas: National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) toll plazas frequently have temporary booths where you can obtain a FASTag.
  • Check RTOs and Transport Hubs: Regional Transport Offices (RTOs) and major transport hubs often have FASTag distribution points.
  • Visit Petrol Station and Service Centres: Some petrol stations and service centres offer FASTag services. Check with locations near you.

Documents required to obtain FASTag

  • Vehicle Registration Certificate (RC)
  • Passport-size Photograph of the Vehicle Owner is required for identification purposes.
  • Proof of Identity: Acceptable forms include government-issued IDs such as an Aadhaar card, PAN card, Passport, Driving Licence, or Voter ID.
  • Proof of Address: You can use an Aadhaar card, Passport, Driving Licence, or Voter ID. Alternatively, a recent utility bill or a certified bank statement (issued within the last two months) can serve as address proof.


For Businesses (Companies/Proprietorships/Partnerships), additional documentation includes:

  • Certificate of Incorporation or Certificate of Business Registration, along with the proprietor's Partnership Deed and PAN Card.
  • Photo ID of the signing authority, according to the relevant Partnership Act or Companies Act.
  • List of Directors with their IDs and address proofs.

Obtaining a FASTag with HDFC Bank

You can get a FASTag following the steps below:

  • Visit the official HDFC Bank website.
  • Navigate to the FASTag section.
  • Follow the instructions to apply for a new FASTag.


Note: You can link multiple vehicles to a single prepaid FASTag wallet.

Recharging a FASTag with HDFC Bank

There are several methods to recharge your FASTag:

1. Via Digital Wallet Apps

  • Log into your preferred digital wallet app.
  • Locate the option to recharge FASTag.
  • Select HDFC Bank from the drop-down menu.
  • Enter the vehicle registration number linked to the FASTag account.
  • Make the payment for the recharge amount. You can use payment modes like Credit Card, Debit Card, NetBanking, UPI, etc.


2. Via HDFC Bank NetBanking

  • Access your HDFC Bank NetBanking Account
  • Navigate to “BillPay & Recharge.” Click on the “Continue” button in this section.
  • Find and select the FASTag icon.
  • Opt for the HDFC Bank FASTag service.
  • Input Your Vehicle Registration Number or Wallet ID and click the “Pay” button.
  • Specify the amount you wish to recharge and finalise the transaction.

FAQs on FASTag

Yes, I can. Anyone is eligible to buy FASTag at HDFC Bank, regardless of whether or not they have an account with the bank.

You can earn CashBack by using FASTag. For the fiscal year 2019-20, the CashBack rate was 2.5%, though this rate may vary over time. The CashBack amount will be credited to your FASTag wallet within two months following the month in which the transaction occurred. For instance, if you make a transaction in January, the CashBack will be credited to your wallet by March.

No, I wouldn’t need to do that. I need to load one wallet online, and the balance can be used for all the vehicles.

Apart from the convenience of cruising through tolls, I will be able to get benefits like CashBack up to 2.5%, SMS and email alerts for transactions, emergency roadside assistance and accidental death insurance up to Rs 1 lakh. 

So, you shouldn’t wait to visit a toll plaza near you. You can quickly get your FASTag done with HDFC Bank. Click here if you want to do the same.

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